Blue Tower Training
Since 2000, Blue Tower Training has made a difference in the lives of people around the world—both with and without disabilities—by providing innovative, high-quality training; keynote speeches; consultation; and resources.
Our values: Passion, Equality, Empowerment, and Respect—The Value of PEER.
Blue Tower Training speakers have facilitated workshops in 33 states, as well as in Iceland. We have resources in 48 states and 13 countries.
Blue Tower Training customers include:
- Disability Service Providers
- School Districts
- Self-Advocacy Organizations
- Parent Associations
- Sexual Assault Centers & Coalitions
- Domestic Violence Services
- Trade Associations
- Hospitals
- Criminal Justice Personnel
- Child Care Facilities & Associations
- Special Recreation Associations
- Social Service Associations
- Corporations
- Nursing Homes
- Colleges
Institute on Public Policy's 6th annual Best Practices Conference
The Insitute on Public Policy's annual Best Practices Conference will be March 18 and 19, 2010. The three main conference tracks include:
Advocating for Change in Illinois:
- Person Centered Planning and Living: Jane Doyle, Director of Center for Independent Futures - Evanston, IL
- Illinois Voices Lessons Learned: Shirley Paceley & Amy Walker, Blue Tower Training
- The Power of Dreams: Krescene Beck & Karen Randolph, Blue Tower Training
Innovative Practices that are Working in Illinois:
- Managing the Art of Living, Microboards & Cooperatives: Vicki Niswander
- Together We Can, New Models of Support: Nancy Thaler
- Best Practices in Illinois: Panel
Using Technology to Enhance Work and Home Lives of People with Disabilities:
- Increasing Independence Through Technology: Sengentix/Dungarvin
- Low Cost Assistive Technology: Pat Meckley, Fox Developmental Center
Opening Keynote is Nancy Thaler, President of the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities. Nancy will address emerging trends, strategic thinking, and new models of support. Closing Keynote is Patricia Fratangelo, Executive Director of Onondaga Community Living in Syracuse, NY. Her seminar titled "Changing Lives, Changing Systems" will include practical strategies on how to move a service system to be more centered on the people in need of service.
Download registration information here: 2010 Best Practices Conference brochure.pdf
Our Speakers
Shirley A. Paceley, M.S.
Shirley is an international trainer with more than 30 years of experience working with people with disabilities. In addition to being a trainer, she is a counselor, consultant, writer, advocate and visionary.
Resources and Links
Institute on Disability and Human Development www.idhd.org
