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The 2020 CIDD ‘VIRTUAL’ COMMUNITY TALK SERIES
November 11, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Our discussion involves the story about the intersecting lives of two professional Black men who are fathers in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) world, and creating safe spaces for young people with IDD. Darrin will share about his journey from working in the correctional system to opening group homes for individuals with IDD. Michael will discuss his role as a father raising and transitioning a son with special needs. Together, Darrin and Michael will address racial and health disparities affecting people with IDD, their families, and how their unique partnership is making a difference in North Carolina.
The 2020 CIDD ‘VIRTUAL’ COMMUNITY TALK SERIES presents:
Darrin L. McNeill – President, Founder, Owner and Director of Serenity Therapeutic Group Home
Michael A. Morris – NCHR Talent Recruiter, HR & Sales Consultant, Parent
“Finding Serenity and Joy Through Collaboration and Compassion”
Our discussion involves the story about the intersecting lives of two professional Black men who are fathers in the IDD world, and creating safe spaces for young people with IDD. Darrin will share about his journey from working in the correctional system to opening group homes for individuals with IDD. Michael will discuss his role as a father raising and transitioning a son with special needs. Together, Darrin and Michael will address racial and health disparities affecting people with IDD, their families, and how their unique partnership is making a difference in North Carolina.
Learning objectives:
- COVID-19: a perspective of Black men within the IDD world
- How biases adversely affect healthy outcomes (disparities) for the members of the black/IDD community
- Strategies for families to finding peace (serenity) & mutual joy in the midst of it all
When: Wednesday, November 11, 2020, from 6:30-8:00 PM
Please register using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/yym7ezrf
At the time of registration, you will receive a Zoom link to join the Community Talk Series.