NEXT CHAPTER BOOK CLUB & BEYOND: A CONFERENCE ON LITERACY FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Next Chapter Book Club & Beyond: A conference on literacy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Friday, October 18, 2013- Saturday, October 19, 2013
Location: Chicago, IL



Join us for  the first-ever conference on literacy for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, The Next Chapter Book Club and Beyond.  The purpose of this conference is to share insights, experiences, and strategies on literacy and lifelong learning for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Next Chapter Book Club

The Next Chapter Book Club (NCBC) was founded in 2002 to provide adolescents and adults with IDD - regardless of reading ability - the chance to be members of a book club.  NCBC offers weekly opportunities for people with IDD to read and learn together and make friends in a relaxed, community setting.  Expanding from two book clubs in Columbus, OH to over 225 clubs across North America and Europe, NCBC has become the preeminent program of its kind.

Conference Features

  • Exploration of new approaches to enhance adult literacy and learning
  • Challenging the status quo regarding how adults with IDD can engage in their communities and pursue meaningful learning activities
  • A series of brief, engaging, and dynamic presentations
  • Opportunities to exchange and discuss ideas
  • Pre-conference training for those interested in establishing an NCBC program

Call for Presentations

You can expect to receive the Call for Presentations via email by Tuesday, January 22.

Presenters

  • NCBC members, facilitators, and affiliates/coordinators
  • Family members and support persons
  • Researchers, educators, and professionals

Topics

  • Creative book club facilitation strategies
  • Encouraging reading in and outside of book club
  • Self-expression through talking, writing, and other communication
  • Creative use of technology
  • Strategies to promote social interaction and community engagement
  • Impact of NCBC experience for individuals, families, and community

Registration and Hotel Costs

  • Registration fee: $50 (includes two meals and conference materials)
  • Hotel cost: $219/night
  • Registration and hotel info for presenters and other attendees will be available through the Chapters Ahead website in early February.  http://chaptersahead.org/conference/ 

Questions

For more information, please contact Dr. Tom Fish at (614) 685-8723, [email protected], or Jillian Ober at (614) 685-6718, [email protected].

We hope to see you at the conference!