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7/31/2019 Life Works Newsletter #5
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Volume #5 June 2012
Mission StatementLife Works provides
comprehensive supports for
persons with developmental
disabilities to live real lives in
homes of their own. The
primary focus of Life Works is
to support all people to create
full rich lives that reflect
personal choice across home
and community environments.
Calendar of Events
www.lifeworks-sls.com
June 25th
Norman Kunc
@ CSA 3590 Camino Del Rio North #221
San Diego, CA 92108
June 26th @ 6pm
URBN Coal Fire Pizza
3085 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92104
Book Signing
Intentional Teaming: Shifting
Organizational Culture
Beth Gallagher & Kirk Hinkleman
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Intentional Teaming:
Shifting Organizational Culture
by Beth Gallagher and Kirk Hinkleman
We are proud to announce the release of our first book, Intentional
Teaming: Shifting Organizational Culture. At its core, Intentional Teaming
is the mindful practice of building sustainable support systems through
fostering values-based partnerships. We are mindful about every aspect of a
team, from the inception to the daily functioning. We examine what works
as well as, and perhaps even more deliberately, what doesnt work and we
dont identify a conclusion of a team, because in this work, a team is neverdone.
The supports we provide are varied, diverse and different for each and
every person with whom we partner. People do not come in neat packages;
rather, they are all fluid and changing individuals. Thus, the teams built
around individuals are in a constant state of challenge and pursuit of what
comes next. We navigate life together with people using a strong
interdependence of the team as a whole.
We feel passionately about these issues, about people. We believe that
all people deserve and have the right to live fully inclusive, self-determined
lives in the community. With over 40 years of experience combined in the
human services field, we consider this book a narrative of our history.
While this is a synopsis of what we live, breathe and believe, we understand
that there are as many theories related to support systems as there aretheorists. We want to share our philosophy because it seems to be successful
for all of the stakeholders involved.
This project would not have been possible without the love and
support of our families, friends and our extended Life Works family.
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You all have been tremendous supports to our adventure in literaryexpression over the past two years and words cannot express how grateful
we are for this. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Are you with us? Are you willing to explore a different way, a more
interdependent way to support people discover, nurture and realize a vibrant
and fully participatory life in the community? We want to help people
engage in exciting and enriching ways that benefit not only that individual,
but every member of the intentional team, and the community itself. The
journey is different for every person we support so what we do is always
dynamic, creative and challenging.
If this sounds good to you, then come with us!
With much love,
Beth and Kirk
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Team Highlight
Team Tim & Jamie
In#April#27th,#Jamie#fell#while#in#a#parking#lot#while#getting#
out#of#the#car.##She#ended#up#breaking#her#left#arm#in#two#different#
places.##They#were#total#breaks,#compound#fractures,#and#very#
painful.##We#bring#this#incident#up#to#applaud#the#team#for#their#
support#from#the#moment#the#incident#took#place#and#throughout#
the#subsequent#hospital#stay,#surgery#and#current#recovery.##
Everyone#communicated#efficiently#and#thoroughly#with#each#
other.##Everyone#was#professional,#respectful#and#diligent#in#their#
dealings#with#others#involved#throughout#the#ordeal.##Each#
member#of#the#team#supported#both#Jamie#and#Tim,#who#was#a#
wonderful#support#to#his#wife,#with#grace,#compassion#and#dignity.##
You#all#supported#each#other#with#integrity,#collaboration#and#
heart.##True#teamwork!!##We#commend#Team#Tim#Jamie#for#their#
commitment#to#providing#quality#supports.##Well#done!!#In#the#
words#of#Tim#and#Jamie#
You$all$rock!$
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Joaquin and Paul at the
Memorial Day
Gathering in Jamul
Tami preparing to do
some serious Karaoke
on the wedding cruise
Nick, Tim and
Kristina hanging out
at Lake Poway!
Teddy and Jeremy
hanging out in
New York City
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Beth and Deb advocating
for SLS at Lanterman
Developmental Center
James and Kristen
having lunch
Tami, Rosanne and Violet
The collaborations own Kirk
and Sandy after they rode 106
miles. We are so proud of them!
Nick and Jessica are Engaged!!
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Pam and Jamie
Nick, Kristina and Heather
Ieasha, Henry and Lamika
San Diego Padre Game
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I visited Angkor Wat at Cambodia with my father in February. It was a
wonderful trip. However, a visit to an orphanage shocked me hard.
In that orphanage, I met many children of landmine victims. I found in
Internet that over 63,500 landmine and ERW (Explosive Remnants of
War) casualties have been recorded in Cambodia since 1979.
Those kids had to live in the orphanage because their parents got killed
by landmine.
They sleep in their classroom. Angelina Jolie andPrincess Diana visit the orphanage for helping those kids.
I was really sad seeing them. I made donation by buying some artworks
made by them. Many amputees are playing musical instrument along
streets. I also gave them one dollar every time I saw them.
I felt lucky for not living in a dangerous place like that. I wish Icould helpthose kids more.
By: Henry Liang
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A Joyful Procession: How to Stay Upbeat in Social Services
By Joy Boe
In 2008 I went to New Orleans to volunteer with a non-profit called V-day founded by the
feminist writer and performer Eve Ensler. The event was titled V10, which celebrated ten
years of international activism to end violence against women and girls. The organization
chose to spotlight New Orleans for the celebration, honoring its strength and resilience
following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
That weekend, with the help of about 800 volunteers like myself, the once destroyed
superdome transformed into a superlove occasion! Over 30,000 people attended, including
over a thousand displaced women from different states. The arena was reborn into a placeto heal, gather, celebrate and activate.
My experience that weekend will stay with me forever. I heard stories from people who
lost their family members, lovers or friends. Some people who lost their homes were still
living in tents under bridges. Seeing the faces of those who took shelter in the superdome
during the flood, who were then reunited with those memories was traumatizing and
uplifting all at once.
On my second day there, during my commute from the hotel to the dome (about a 15minute walk) something magical happened. The noise of what sounded like a hundred
trumpets came up from behind me. I found myself right in the middle of a parade! Not a
typical line of floats and banners, but what looked like an impromptu stomp of people
from the neighborhood, all bouncing around together and clapping. Some people were
playing instruments or had parasols, other people were just walking and smiling. People
started coming out of their homes and joining in before even asking, what are we
celebrating?
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I come to understand this joyful procession is a tradition in Nola, and is sometimes
called a jazz funeral without a body. The beginning section of the parade is
reserved for the brass band, followed by the "second line which is pretty much an
invitation for crowd participation for anyone who can keep up! Its a spontaneous
community party that shakes you up, makes you live in the moment and lookaround.
I love that in the midst of bandaged, moldy windows, in a city that has been through
the absolute worst, those who have survived are still greeting their neighbors and
joining in, just happy to be included. Loyal and unwavering, their spirits are a
buoyant tether and I realize (with absurdity) that I may be furthest from a song in my
heart on days that dont even come close to comparison.
In the field of disability awareness, I think we can all agree asteachers/citizens/parents and family members, things are not always easy. In fact,
they rarely are! We are operating off an already tight budget, in a state submerged in
a financial deficit. We think on our feet, we work long hours, we are always trying to
ask the next best question. Every day we care deeply about the quality of life available
to others, and strive to facilitate sustainable connections. This can be daunting, and at
times we get lost in the process and forget how to slow down and celebrate the
smaller joys in life.
The New Orleans processions remind me that I dont have to be the bandleader andthe audience, or have everything planned out in advance. I just have to walk
alongside my co-workers and community and do my best, as part of a moving
awareness that is building up and getting better. Our alliance to stay positive will
attract others to come out of their comfort zones and not just wonder what type of
work we are doing, but better yet jump in and then ask:
What are we celebrating?