Baltimore VA SEED LVL2 Workshop

Event: SEED Intro to Self-Defense Level 2 Workshop

Date & Time:
November 18th, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Location:
Baltimore VA
10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 in room 3A-300

Description:
Join us for the SEED Intro to Self-Defense Level 2 Workshop, an advanced session designed to build on the foundational skills introduced in our Level 1 workshop. This hands-on workshop will take your personal safety knowledge to the next level, focusing on expanded SEED101 physical self-defense techniques and in-depth situational awareness strategies. Participants will engage in practical exercises that emphasize real-world applications, enhancing their ability to recognize, analyze, and respond to potentially threatening situations confidently.

Who Should Attend:
This workshop is open to disabled veterans, their spouses/caregivers, and VA staff. Whether you’re continuing your journey from Level 1 or seeking to strengthen your self-defense skills, this event is tailored to provide a comprehensive and empowering experience.

About SEED:
The Safety Education Empowering Defense (SEED) program by STRIVE4You is committed to fostering a culture of safety and security for all, using a holistic approach that trains body, mind, and spirit. Developed principally by and for individuals with visual disabilities, the SEED program’s unique peer-to-peer approach ensures that our curriculum resonates with the needs and experiences of our community. Our goal is to equip participants with the skills and confidence to navigate everyday situations safely and effectively.

Cost:
Thanks to partial support from the VA Adaptive Sports & Special Events Adaptive Sports Grant, this workshop is FREE for all eligible participants. Lunch will be provided.

 

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STRIVE4YOU Standard Waiver

In consideration of participating in a STRIVE4You event , I, the undersigned, freely understand and acknowledge that my participation may involve physical contact which might result in serious injury or death.    I agree:

  1. To comply with the terms and conditions for participation. If I encounter any hazard, whether from myself or from others, during my participation in the STRIVE4You event, I agree to withdraw from participation, alert a STRIVE4You representative of my withdrawal and remove myself from participation. 
  2. To indemnify and hold STRIVE4You its Director, its Coaches and its partners , harmless from any and all injuries I may incur while participating.
  3. To grant all right, title and interest in and to my name, image, voice or statement, including any and all photographic images, audio or video recordings captured during the STRIVE4You event.

I certify that I am in good physical health and have no disclosed or undisclosed conditions or injuries that would impact upon, impair or prevent my participation in the STRIVE4You event beyond reasonable accommodations.  

In the event I am injured during the course of the STRIVE4You event , I consent to being medically attended or treated by a physician, a nurse, athletic trainer, or other medical emergency personnel. 


Participant Code of Conduct

STRIVE4You is a community-based organization dedicated to providing education, resources, and opportunities to people with disabilities and those that interact with them within the community. Participation in STRIVE4You’s programs is subject to the observance of the organization’s rules and procedures. The activities outlined below are strictly prohibited. Any participant or staff member who violates this Code is subject to discipline, up to and including immediate removal from the event or program.

  • Abusive language towards a staff member, volunteer, or another participant.
  • Possession or use of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs while attending a STRIVE4You event. Or reporting to an event while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  • Bringing onto the property of STRIVE4You or it’s partner’s property dangerous or unauthorized materials such as explosives, firearms, weapons, or other similar items.
  • Discourtesy or rudeness to a fellow participant, staff member, or volunteer.
  • Verbal, physical, or visual harassment of another participant, staff member, or volunteer.
  • Actual or threatened violence toward any individual or group.
  • Conduct endangering the life, safety, health, or well-being of others.
  • Failure to follow any agency policy or procedure.
  • Bullying or taking unfair advantage of any participant.

 

I have read and I understand STRIVE4You’s Participant Code of Conduct. I agree to abide by the rules described above and understand that I may be removed as a participant and face criminal prosecution if I violate any of these rules.


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Date

Nov 18 2024
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Time

9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location

Baltimore VAMC
10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 in Room 3A -300
Category
Christy Jones

Organizer

Christy Jones
Phone
1-866-407-8748 Ext. 791
Email
christy@strive4you.org
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