The San Francisco Public Library in Association with the World Institute on Disability presents:
A CAPE of Self-Protection: Abuse and Violence Prevention for People with Disabilities, Their Families and Allies
Thursday, October 15th, 2009, 6:00 -7:30 p.m.
SF Public Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Meeting Room, Main Library, Lower Level
Join us for a presentation about disability abuse and violence prevention,
demonstrating our new educational tools:
Sticks and Stones: Disabled People’s Stories of Abuse, Defiance and Resilience
CAPE: Curriculum on Abuse Prevention and Empowerment
WID Project Director, Marsha Saxton, will present short educational films and facilitate a reading of empowering stories of disabled individuals resisting mistreatment and discrimination, with discussion and refreshments to follow. CAPE and Sticks and Stones will be available for purchase.
Refreshments provided!
All are welcome. For more information, visit www.wid.org/cape
All programs at the Library are free.
Main Library 100 Larkin St. (at Grove) sfpl.org, near Civic Center BART
Sign language interpreted and wheelchair accessible
For more information about access, contact Marsha Saxton, 510-251-4349, marsax@wid.org
