Who We Are

Empowered People Reaching Out are people with developmental disabilities who gather together in regular meetings across Butler County (Ohio) in local restaurants, public libraries, and at each other’s homes, to work on issues that give meaning to our lives.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

May 3: Ground Rules

EPRO had its bimonthly meeting last night, and we concentrated on going back to basics.  We talked about our purpose, ground rules for meetings, and we also created a "talking stick."  A "talking stick" is a stick members use to make sure everyone gets a chance to be heard:  anytime during the meeting when someone is holding the "talking stick," no one else can be talking.  EPRO members personalized the stick with beads and ribbon. 

Our next meeting is a picnic July 19, 201l...

Melissa Powell with her Jeff and Debbie Crouse Self Advocate of the Year Award

Patricia Koch helping EPRO members create a "talking stick."

Kevin Stricklin stringing beads...

Tim Zellner

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