Welcome to the website of the
International Short Break Association (ISBA)
We are thrilled to extend an invitation to you to attend the 8th International Short Break (Respite) Conference, to be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The conference will be October 10 through the 12th, 2012. Short Break care, known more as respite care in Canada and the United States, is a critical element of support for families who are caring for individuals with disabilities or ongoing disabling conditions. The theme of the conference therefore, is “Respite is Key”. We will spend time focusing on four themes:
- Opening the Door to the Community - Respite/short break care as a means to assisting people to have an opportunity to have a full life in the community.
- The Key to strengthening families - Models for flexible, individualized respite/short break programs around the world, research and family input.
- Unlocking resources - How are countries managing to provide resources in times of economic restraints, how do families manage with limited resources and how do we combine paid and natural supports.
- Treasures found - The goal with respite /short break care is to focus on developing relationships- how do we encourage this, how do we ensure the right people are in place, how do we minimize risk.
This conference will have opportunities for parents/family members, for those providing the short break/respite care, for agency professionals, government policy makers and academics.
Come join us!
| Catharine Shanahan | Leslie Atkinson |
| Executive Director | Executive Director |
| Family Respite Services | Safeguards Training for Children and Adult Services |
