On September 11th, we invite you to an open author meeting about the book „"People Who Care" ("Personas que cuidan"), published in 2022 by the Chilena para la Discapacidad Foundation. The event will be held as part of the networking meeting of the Polish Respite Tourism Network and accompanies this year's International Short Break Association (ISBA) Conference, which will take place in the capital of Lower Silesia from September 11-14.
This meeting with representatives of the Chilena para la Discapacidad Foundation is open to all those active in the field of respite services – both institutional and non-governmental. During the meeting, we will learn about best practices related to the creation of such services and discuss best practices and solutions that prove effective in the daily work of the respite sector.
Key information:
The meeting will take place on September 11th from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Lower Silesian Film Center (ul. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego 64A). Admission is free and no registration is required. The meeting will be held in Spanish with consecutive interpretation into Polish. We will also provide interpretation into Polish Sign Language.
Participation in the event is tantamount to acceptance of the provisions of the Regulations available at the event venue and on the Internet: [regulations for participation in the meeting].
The author's meeting is held as part of the "National Respite Tourism Network – Networking Event" project. The project is financed by the Marshal's Office of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship.
The partner and host of the event is the Lower Silesian Film Centre – a cultural institution of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship Government.
The author's meeting is a side event of the International Short Break Association (ISBA) Conference. Detailed information about the conference is available on the website: [https://isba.me/pl/home-pl].
Guests and guests:
- Matias Poblete Sandoval is a special education teacher with a Master's degree in Administration and Public Affairs. He promotes the rights of people with disabilities through his work and experience as president and founder of the Chilean Foundation for Disability (FCHD). Currently, the foundation he chairs has a nationwide presence, distinguishing it from other foundations operating in the same field in the country. As president and founder of FCHD, his work is characterized by cross-sectoral work with governments and civil society organizations in various regions of Chile. As a doctoral candidate in disability studies at the University of Favaloro in Argentina, he is interested in the impact and consequences of public policy on disability.
- María José Salazar Soto is a social worker specializing in family and social development, a graduate in parenting assessment methodology, a student of the Diploma in Gender Mainstreaming in Public Policy, and a Master's in Family and Development Studies. She is also a member of the Civil Society Council of the National Service for People with Disabilities in the La Araucanía region of Chile. Throughout her career, she has worked in special education, higher education (with citizen participation), and social research on disability, striving to contribute to the social and professional inclusion of young children with support needs and/or intellectual disabilities and their families. She is currently responsible for the National Gender Equity and Empowerment of Women and the Families and Caregivers area of the Chilean Foundation for Disability, where she has implemented various programs aimed at promoting the visibility and leadership of people with disabilities and caregivers. Similarly, programs integrating care work from a gender perspective have been implemented. In 2022, she coordinated the implementation of a pilot project involving the protagonists of the book "People Who Care.".
- The meeting was moderated by Aleksandra Matyja, a researcher of social communication and migration, with a PhD in linguistics. She works as a lecturer at the Institute of Journalism and Social Communication at the University of Wrocław, an intercultural trainer, and an educator. She is the author of scientific articles on social communication and media studies.
Study visit schedule
- 11/09, 2:00 p.m. – start of the official part of the visit, author's meeting
- 11:09 15:00 – joint participation in the screening of the film "Sonata", meeting with the beneficiaries of the Bonitum Foundation
- September 12th all day – participation in the ISBA 2023 conference
- September 13, 8:00 p.m. – Reception Club networking meeting
- September 14th, all day – participation in the ISBA 2023 conference
The National Respite Tourism Network was established in 2022 and brings together individuals and entities from across Poland involved in social tourism and those responsible for implementing and implementing various forms of respite care for people with disabilities and their families. The network, initiated by non-governmental organizations, is cross-sectoral and invites NGOs, public entities, and private entities to collaborate. The network's primary goal is to develop respite services in the tourism sector by increasing access to active forms of respite care, building awareness of the need to develop respite tourism offerings, and increasing access to such services for a broad range of social groups. To achieve this goal, the network organizes meetings, workshops, and study visits, actively participates in consultations and industry events, and undertakes joint advocacy and promotional activities. We invite you to collaborate!
The International Short Break Association (ISBA) Conference is a unique forum for all organizations providing short break (respite care) services and for individuals who use or are interested in using these services. The conference will discuss issues raised by policymakers, policymakers, and researchers in this field.
The main goal of the conference is to develop a better understanding of the nature and determinants of short-term care services (respite care) and to disseminate knowledge about possible forms of support that will respond to the individual needs of individuals, families, caregivers, and loved ones. The conference provides an opportunity to learn about the development of new, innovative ways of providing services based on individual needs.
This year's event takes place from September 11-14 at the Lower Silesian Film Centre and Concordia Design. The conference is organized by the Imago Foundation, the BONITUM Wrocław Association for People with Intellectual Disabilities, the "Potrafię Pomóc" Foundation, and Fundacja Ładne Historie.
