Armchair travel

You can visit anywhere in the world without actually going there. The traveller experiences far away places from the comfort of their home or day placement.  Sharing the sensory experiences of travel and other cultures provides the traveller with lots of opportunities to express preferences, take turns, experience cause and effect, have fun and learn. This workshop will assist you to develop individualised armchair travel experiences for people with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD).

This workshop will provide:

• Information, strategies and resources for developing armchair travel experiences for people with PIMD.
• The practical component of this workshop will give you the opportunity to develop an armchair travel experience for someone you support.

Prerequisites

An interest in developing individualised supports to engage people with PIMD in activities in ways that are meaningful to them.

NOTE: Previous training in sensory-focused practice is recommended.

Audience

Direct support staff, teachers and others who support people with PIMD.

Presenter

Mandy Williams

Mandy has worked for over 35 years in the disability sector. She has a particular interest in sensory processing disorders and participation in everyday activities for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities.  She has presented nationally and internationally on these topics. She co-edits the ECAPSS newsletter and has written a number of articles and the book “Activities for Everyone: Art and Craft”. Mandy is an Accredited Occupational Therapist and a member of the Communication Resource Centre team – a service of Scope. 

How to register

To register for this workshop you will need to complete an application form. The application form can be downloaded here or contact the Communication Resource Centre: Telephone  03 9843 2000; Email crc@scopevic.org.au; 830 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill 3128.