Note: We modified this eList on Oct. 29, 2024, to add information about keynote speakers and remaining spots in the north region.

AASD and DSD eList announcement

Date: Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 2024
To: People who receive services, providers, lead agencies, tribal nations and other interested parties
From: DHS Aging and Adult Services and Disability Services divisions
Purpose: To announce registration is open for the annual Minnesota Gathering for Person-Centered Practices event
Contact: mngathering@umn.edu

Register for the annual Minnesota Gathering in November 2024

There are still spots available for the annual Minnesota Gathering for Person-Centered Practices on Tuesday, Nov. 12 and Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, especially in the north region. Register by Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

The Minnesota Gathering is a great opportunity to meet other person-centered thinkers and learn how they:

· Plan, provide and organize services.

· Listen to what people want.

· Help people live in their communities based on their choices.

Event details

Use the following information to register for the event:

· Dates: Tuesday, Nov. 12 (in-person only) and Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 (online via Zoom)

· Location: Two in-person locations on Nov. 12:
North region: Cloquet Forestry Center, 175 University Road, Cloquet, MN 55720
South region: South Central College, 1920 Lee Blvd., North Mankato, MN 56003

· Cost: $125 registration fee (scholarships available).

· Registration: To register, refer to University of Minnesota – Minnesota Gathering. Registration closes Friday, Nov. 8, 2024.

· Additional information: In-person registration includes a light breakfast and boxed lunch.

The north region keynote presenter is Meredith Kujala. Meredith is a passionate advocate for the disability community. She educates and trains people with disabilities on self-advocacy, leadership and the importance of inclusion.

The south region keynote presenter is Lori Jasper. Lori has supported people and families for 40 years and has used a variety of planning methods, including person-centered thinking, charting the LifeCourse and trauma-informed supports.

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