We wish to inform you about our next Disabled Community Connection Network (DCCN) session. DCCN is a monthly communication and information group for people of all ages (16+) with any disability. This group is supported by the North Shore Disability Resource Centre.
The next group is September 19th from 4:00PM – 6:00PM. The session will now be held at The North Shore Disability Resource Centre 3158 Mountain Highway. North Shore Disability Resource Centre is an accessible space, please let us know of any other accessibility requirements you might have in advance of the meeting.
The topic for the session will be on
“Dealing with Mental Health and Depression as a Disabled Person”
Christa McDiarmid will be our speaker. MacDiarmid is Organizational Coach and Consultant, working with employees, teams and top teams with regard to interpersonal conflict and communication, insight from feedback, vulnerabilities and stressors, and working with personal potential. She was born with a genetic condition, Charcot Marie Tooth – a neuropathy that affects strength in lower limbs, feet and hands, though MacDiarmid did not find out until she was 43 that it had a name. When MacDiarmid turned 44, she had a mental breakdown due to a few traumas, including the results of a ‘transformative’ operation on her feet and toes. MacDiarmid will speak to the impact of disability on mental health and a general ability to like yourself as you are.
ASL Interpretation and light refreshments provided! Please let us know of any accommodations and dietary needs you require.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The DCCN will now have a registration limit of 15. Email laur.stinson@gmail.com or call 604-904-4088 to register.
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