2008 PAR Convention
Keynote Speaker:
Al Condeluci
 

2008 PAR Convention
October 8-10, 2008
Embassy Suites Hotel, Dublin OH

Al Condeluci has been an advocate and catalyst for building community capacities and understanding culture since 1970. Al received his Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Youngstown State University, his Masters in Social Work and Ph.D. in Education from the University of Pittsburgh.  Since 1973, he has worked as an attendant, caseworker, advocate, planner, program director and now, CEO of his organization, UCP/CLASS of Pittsburgh. Along with his work at UCP/CLASS, Al is associated with the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work and School of Health and Rehabilitation Science and Robert Morris University Graduate School of Business.  In these academic roles Al teaches, supervises students, and serves as advisor and consultant. 

Since 1975 Al has emerged as a national leader and consultant on human services and community issues.  He speaks annually to national and international audiences reaching some 15,000 people each year.  His books, INTERDEPENDENCE, BEYOND DIFFERENCE, THE ESSENCE OF INTERDEPENDENCE and CULTURAL SHIFTING have won praises and awards for their thoughtful approach to culture and community and are now used at many colleges, universities and in-service settings.  His most recent books, ADVOCACY FOR CHANGE: A MANUAL FOR ACTION and TOGETHER IS BETTER are now available through the UCP website (www.ucppittsburgh.org). 

During the Leadership & Change session you will:

®     Learn the elements of culture and community in thinking about change and leadership.

®     Strategies to implement “cultural shifting” in your own organization or life.

®     Re-examine the roots and background of our work.  The history of how people with disabilities have been treated will be explored and ways we can rekindle our passions for inclusion and community.

®     Explore the basics of communication and offer ways we can communicate more effectively.

®     Take an active look at leadership, community, and relationships with an effort toward building a community where each belongs.