[OSList] Open Space and adults with a disability

[Kári Gunnarsson]

Hi Rob and Patricia

I have done open space with young people with disabilities, like
dyslexics and people with physical handicaps. I have also been
contacted for an open space for people with autism spectrum disorder,
but this has yet to come to pass. I have never done open space for
people that are developmentally disabled. I belive there cound be some
access challenges that needs attention in the pre-work. Lisa the
access queen http://www.openingspace.net/ may also have some
inspirations if we run into a dead end.

/ Kári

On 1 April 2014 01:32, R Chaffe <rchaffe at gmail.com> wrote:
> Patricia
>
> I use Open Space regularly with adults with a disability.  Remember who ever
> comes is the right people, my challenge is to ensure I find their ability
> and not be distracted.  These are people who have passions and are willing
> to take responsibility for their lives and their environment.
>
> OS has proved to be a great tool in discovering / revealing  abilities as
> those with limited expression find their voice.  We work with person centred
> plans, when the process of writing these plans moves beyond the dominance of
> concerned carers suddenly new life emerges and the impossible becomes
> possible.
>
> Like all OS activities beware once the forces for change are released
> anything can happen.  Be prepared to be surprised!
>
> Adults with a disability have been an inspiration to me.  Yes you have to
> context the work effectively and this does take time, but it is well worth
> while. Have a go.
>
> Regards
> Rob
>
> On 31 Mar 2014, at 11:04 am, Patricia Haines <levelgreen2010 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Has anyone done an OS with developmentally disabled adults? I'm starting to
> work with the Self-Advocacy Association, and think such a gathering could be
> transformative.
> - Patricia Haines, Ithaca, NY