The Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services in conjunction with the Baltimore County Human Relations Commission is hosting its first Adult Public Guardianship Symposium from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 29, at the Hunt Valley Inn located at 245 Shawan Road in Hunt Valley.
The five hour event is aimed to help case managers, community partners, lawyers, nurses, social workers and judges address the often difficult balance between a client’s protection and their right to self-determination. Topics will help: increase participants’ knowledge about the adult guardianship process; explore the various areas of possible ethical dilemmas that occur while serving this population; educate the participants about the specific roles each profession plays in meeting the needs of these individuals and help participants in a professional environment work through some of the dilemmas they may be facing meeting the needs of individuals in adult guardianship.
The event’s keynote speaker is Ellen A. Callegary, J.D. A practicing attorney of more than 30 years, Callegary is a founding partner of Callegary & Steedman, P.A. Her firm focuses on special education, disability and family law issues. In addition to the keynote address, the conference includes a panel and break-out discussion.
The event is free, but registration is required. The deadline for registration is October 15.
Register online at http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/socialservices/dssevent.html or call 410-853-3948.
Four hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are approved by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for this event.