“Meet our everyday heroes”

 

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Pearl Cove Library is proud to present a Human Library Event.

 What is a Human Library Event you may ask? 

The Human Library is a worldwide movement in which the "books" are actually humans who have a really unique story to tell, about their life and experiences. They give you the opportunity to learn first hand, what they have to say, to connect with them and freely ask them any questions you may have. Do you want to know more? You can visit the Human Library page  https://humanlibrary.org/

“Meet our Everyday heroes”

The Human  Library Event: "Meet our Everyday heroes" is a  unique event that targets everyone that wants to understand how people with down Syndrome think, what they feel and how we should target their needs. In Australia, approximately 5% of people are born with Down Syndrome, which means that most of us will come across a person with this syndrome in our lives.

 Getting to know them will make us understand and capable to support them. By meeting them you will understand how we underestimate their talents and their abilities in doing things. People with down syndrome, that grow up with love and support in their life, tend to be in most cases independent, with hobbies and a job.  These people dealing with prejudice and they fight every day with things that to us may seem ordinary. That is why I call them heroes. A lot of struggle, but with a lot of love to give. Meet our Everyday heroes then. The third of  December 2021 is the International Day of People with Disabilities. Pearl Cove Library gives you the opportunity to embrace them with a Human Library Event.   

This event is ideal for school Children to Learn how to react to special people. Children at school in most cases may feel awkward when they are around different people. So this event's goal is to help children win their fear and prejudice around these people. children will have the opportunity to spend time and chat with the Human "books" to solve any questions. In addition, finger foods will be available, during the break and beverages.  

 Our Books are:

Elli - a really sweet 15-year-old girl with Down Syndrome

John, Ellis Father and guardian 

Tom - 25-year-old Tom with Down Syndrome does a lot of activities like swimming and is a quite independent and smart young man.

Soffie- Tom's Support worker, is working with him for a year and has a lot to say about the difficulties that Tom is facing in his everyday life.  

James: James is an Aboriginal 27-year-old man, who lives in a care house. He will tell us about the support he receives from the state programs and the problems he is dealing   

Mrs Mary Psycologist with experience in working with people with Down Syndrome.

How to join??

When and Where: This event takes place on the 3d of December at 11.00am in  Pearl Cove Library Courtyard.

What to expect: Meet our "books" when they will tell you their stories and be able to chat with them and ask any questions you may have. 

How to book? 

Make a booking online through our social media 

               or 

Call us on our Information Desk at 0296689710

            Or

email us at info@pearlcovelib.com.au

 

Do you want to read more about Down Syndrome? Please, follow our links.

What is International Disability Day?

https://www.disabilitygateway.gov.au/news/what-idpwd?gclid=CjwKCAjwsNiIBhBdEiwAJK4khrOuctIjxk7YUD7p0CLRAbXEJHeERwJlkVFBTO0MuJYOe_tp1VIPqxoCxtcQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Down Syndrome Australia:

https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/

Facts about Down syndrome 

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefects/downsyndrome.html

Down Syndrome Australia, Statistics

https://www.downsyndrome.org.au/about-down-syndrome/statistics/

Maria Papoulia