Wen-Do Workshop: Women’s Self Defence for Women with Disabilities

  Presented by the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto and the Anne Johnston Health Station    “Everybody has the right to live free from violence and the threat of violence.”   Learn simple, effective physical self-defence techniques. Explore verbal self defence – reasoning, confronting, using surprise, and more…
 
Discuss issues of violence against women and girls in a supportive setting and share inspiring real-life stories of resistance!   When: for five consecutive Thursdays, starting October 4 through to November 4, 2012. Participants MUST be available to attend all 5 workshops.   Time:    5:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: 2398 Yonge St. (Yonge St. & Montgomery Ave.)  
Instructor: Deb Chard   This event is wheelchair accessible and promotes a scent-free environment. Attendant services provided. Other accessibility accommodations are available.   RSVP required by September 30, 2012.   To register, please contact Melanie Moore at: 416-599-2458 extension 222 or by e-mail at: melanie.moore@cilt.ca Limit of 15 participants.   Funding support provided by Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) , Independent Living Canada, City  of Toronto, United Way Toronto.   For more information, click here.