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June 2010 MindFreedom 1st Wednesday Round Table, Eugene, Oregon
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Speaker Howard Falk will speak about, "'Normal' Is Not Okay! Enduring My Diagnosis of Autism." Howard is a volunteer with MindFreedom International.
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| When |
Jun 02, 2010 from 05:30 PM to 07:00 PM |
| Where | MindFreedom office, 454 Willamette, Suite 216. |
| Contact Name | David Oaks |
| Contact Phone | 541-345-9106 |
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All are welcome. |
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You may download a PDF flyer of below event with color photo of Howard to distribute, by clicking here:
http://bit.ly/falk-autism-flyer
Wednesday, 2 June 2010 -- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Since he was ten years old, Howard has been diagnosed autistic. He is now 46. Howard will look back on decades of living with the consequences of his diagnosis, or as he puts it, "enduring."
Howard is one of the most enthusiastic volunteers with MindFreedom International and Opal Network.
Following Howard's presentation there will be open discussion. All are welcome, especially mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors.
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454 Willamette, second floor, Eugene, Oregon, USA
The Round Table at the historic Growers Market Building by the MindFreedom office. Wheelchair accessible.
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PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS to all interested people in Lane County, and elsewhere, on and off Internet.
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Absolutely!
The MindFreedom First Wednesday Roundtable is where ALL free-minded people in Lane County are invited for a lively but moderated exchange of ideas and mutual support for a nonviolent revolution of the mind, especially but not limited to mental health.
ALL are welcome, especially mental health consumers, psychiatric survivors and allies. As long as discussion is civil, differing opinions are welcome.
Since 2002, this will be the 87th successful free monthly First Wednesday Round Table sponsored by MindFreedom Lane County, an affiliate of MFI, an independent nonprofit coalition based in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
Since 1986, MindFreedom International, based here in Eugene, unites members, sponsors and affiliates around the world.
This event is at the renowned Round Table in the public common room directly outside the MindFreedom office on the second floor of the historic Growers Market building by the MFI office.
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Yes!
If you want to use the wheelchair lift, enter through the back dock ramp on the north side of the building facing Amtrak parking.
Please phone the office ahead of time 541-345-9106 to let us know, because the dock door is always locked.
If you can't call ahead, then once you are downstairs call up with your cell. If no response -- or you have no cell -- ring door buzzer by front door facing Willamette St., and we'll come down and help.
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* Growers Market has five (5) reserved parking spots in the Amtrak parking lot north of the building, against the west fence. Watch for the signs.
* If those are full, we've never heard of a street parking meter ticket after 5 pm. All meters are officially free at 6 pm.
* There are free parking spaces on any side street starting one block, west of Charnelton St. and north of Fifth St.
* There is biking, walking and public transport. Sometimes carpooling home or to LTD is arranged among people at the event.
~~~~~~~~~~~
No. All are welcome, non-members or members. This is a public, open event.
But joining sure supports MindFreedom International!
It's crucial for everyone to support local independent nonprofit activist groups like MindFreedom International -- do what you can, and join, renew or donate now, here:
http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate
~~~~~~~~~~~
HOW ELSE CAN I HELP?
Invite friends to the First Wednesday.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS TO OTHERS IN LANE COUNTY WHO MAY BE INTERESTED ON AND OFF INTERNET, THANKS!
MindFreedom supplies free snacks and beverages, but you are welcome to bring extra if you wish!
Want to volunteer or intern on this and other projects? Questions? Comments? Suggestions for speakers? More info?
contact:
e-mail: lane (at) mindfreedom.org
phone: 541-345-9106
toll free: 1-877-MAD-PRID
web: http://www.MindFreedom.org/lane
office: MindFreedom
454 Willamette, Suite 216
Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA
And remember to join and donate to MindFreedom here:
http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate
~~~~~~~~~~~
HOW CAN I STAY IN TOUCH?
If you did *NOT* get this alert *DIRECTLY* from MindFreedom-Lane-County-News, then please sign up for these free public announcements here:
Lane County *NEWS* e-list:
http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-news
If you want to join a free discussion with people in Lane County about changing the mental health system, sign up here:
Lane County *DISCUSSION* e-list:
http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-talk
http://bit.ly/falk-autism-flyer
Wednesday, 2 June 2010 -- 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
SPEAKER: Howard Falk
TITLE: 'Normal' is Not Okay! Enduring My Diagnosis of Autism.
First Wednesday MindFreedom Roundtable -- All Welcome, Free!
DESCRIPTION:
Since he was ten years old, Howard has been diagnosed autistic. He is now 46. Howard will look back on decades of living with the consequences of his diagnosis, or as he puts it, "enduring."
Howard is one of the most enthusiastic volunteers with MindFreedom International and Opal Network.
Following Howard's presentation there will be open discussion. All are welcome, especially mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors.
~~~~~~~~~~~
WHERE:
454 Willamette, second floor, Eugene, Oregon, USA
The Round Table at the historic Growers Market Building by the MindFreedom office. Wheelchair accessible.
~~~~~~~~~~~
PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS to all interested people in Lane County, and elsewhere, on and off Internet.
~~~~~~~~~~~
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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IS EVERYONE WELCOME?
Absolutely!
The MindFreedom First Wednesday Roundtable is where ALL free-minded people in Lane County are invited for a lively but moderated exchange of ideas and mutual support for a nonviolent revolution of the mind, especially but not limited to mental health.
ALL are welcome, especially mental health consumers, psychiatric survivors and allies. As long as discussion is civil, differing opinions are welcome.
Since 2002, this will be the 87th successful free monthly First Wednesday Round Table sponsored by MindFreedom Lane County, an affiliate of MFI, an independent nonprofit coalition based in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
Since 1986, MindFreedom International, based here in Eugene, unites members, sponsors and affiliates around the world.
This event is at the renowned Round Table in the public common room directly outside the MindFreedom office on the second floor of the historic Growers Market building by the MFI office.
~~~~~~~~~~~
ARE FIRST WEDNESDAY ROUNDTABLES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes!
If you want to use the wheelchair lift, enter through the back dock ramp on the north side of the building facing Amtrak parking.
Please phone the office ahead of time 541-345-9106 to let us know, because the dock door is always locked.
If you can't call ahead, then once you are downstairs call up with your cell. If no response -- or you have no cell -- ring door buzzer by front door facing Willamette St., and we'll come down and help.
~~~~~~~~~~~
WHERE DO I PARK?
* Growers Market has five (5) reserved parking spots in the Amtrak parking lot north of the building, against the west fence. Watch for the signs.
* If those are full, we've never heard of a street parking meter ticket after 5 pm. All meters are officially free at 6 pm.
* There are free parking spaces on any side street starting one block, west of Charnelton St. and north of Fifth St.
* There is biking, walking and public transport. Sometimes carpooling home or to LTD is arranged among people at the event.
~~~~~~~~~~~
DO I NEED TO BE A MEMBER OF MINDFREEDOM?
No. All are welcome, non-members or members. This is a public, open event.
But joining sure supports MindFreedom International!
It's crucial for everyone to support local independent nonprofit activist groups like MindFreedom International -- do what you can, and join, renew or donate now, here:
http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate
~~~~~~~~~~~
HOW ELSE CAN I HELP?
Invite friends to the First Wednesday.
PLEASE FORWARD THIS NEWS TO OTHERS IN LANE COUNTY WHO MAY BE INTERESTED ON AND OFF INTERNET, THANKS!
MindFreedom supplies free snacks and beverages, but you are welcome to bring extra if you wish!
Want to volunteer or intern on this and other projects? Questions? Comments? Suggestions for speakers? More info?
contact:
e-mail: lane (at) mindfreedom.org
phone: 541-345-9106
toll free: 1-877-MAD-PRID
web: http://www.MindFreedom.org/lane
office: MindFreedom
454 Willamette, Suite 216
Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA
And remember to join and donate to MindFreedom here:
http://www.mindfreedom.org/join-donate
~~~~~~~~~~~
HOW CAN I STAY IN TOUCH?
If you did *NOT* get this alert *DIRECTLY* from MindFreedom-Lane-County-News, then please sign up for these free public announcements here:
Lane County *NEWS* e-list:
http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-news
If you want to join a free discussion with people in Lane County about changing the mental health system, sign up here:
Lane County *DISCUSSION* e-list:
http://www.intenex.net/lists/listinfo/mindfreedom-lane-county-talk
