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Thursday May 29, 2008

 

10:00 am

Registration Opens

1:00 pm
Welcome Ceremony - Exhibit Hall Opens

2:00 pm

to

5:00 pm

Intensive Sessions

Dwelling in Possibilities: The Values, Beliefs, & Habits of Inclusive Schools
Dr. Paula Kluth

It’s About People!
Debra McLean, Tara Asai

Recognizing & Responding to the Vulnerability Trail for People with DD
The Arc of Aurora

6:30 pm

to

9:00 pm

Dinner Keynote

Dr. Paula Kluth

 

Friday May 30, 2008

 

8:00 am
Continental Breakfast

 

9:00 am

to

10:00 am

Workshop Sessions

Alternate Literacy:  Understanding Literacy for Children Who Are Deaf-Blind/Multi-Disabled
Lyn Ayer
Wendy Stebbins-White

My Child’s Life  Care Notebook & Organizer
Mary Halvorson

Oregon Family Navigators:  An Introduction
Theresa Rice

Understanding Your Procedural Safeguards
Rae Ann Ray

Violence Awareness:  How To Protect Ourselves From Abuse
SAAL

10:15 am

to

11:15 am

Workshop Sessions

"I’m Cool With Who I Am"
Laura Rariden, Brandon Chambers, David Depew, Kayla Billings

A Parent’s Toolbox for School Meetings
Arlene Janis

A School-Wide Approach to Inclusive-Based Practices for Meeting the Needs of All Students—A Data Driven Approach
Todd Nicholson, Stevie Blakely

Friends, Relationships & Sexuality
Dean Westwood, Susan Labhard

Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in the Classroom
Susan Conners

12:00 pm

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1:15 pm

Conference Luncheon

1:30 pm

to

3:00 pm

Keynote Presentation

"Ollie" D. Cantos VII

3:15 pm

to

4:15 pm

Workshop Sessions

A Peak into Cerebral Palsy
Tina Reynolds

Beyond Your Limitations
Ron Heagy

Creating A Healthier Self!
Angela Weaver

Diplomas, Modified Diplomas, & Alternative Certificates
Jackie Burr

Introduction to Biomedical Treatments for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Leigh Ann Chapman

Sharing the Vision
Liz Fox

Supporting Inclusion of Young Children with Disabilities in Community Preschool Settings
Pam Deardorff, Patricia Blasco

Supporting the Spiritual/Religious Life of People with Developmental Disabilities
Dorothy Coughlin, Phil Mann, Bill West

Understanding Guardianship
Elaine Friesen-Strang

What’s The C.A.T.?  (Corridor of Accessible Travel)
Don Brandon

 

4:30 pm

to

5:30 pm

Workshop Sessions
Accessible Voting
Gene Newton, Julie Anderson

Financial Planning for People with Disabilities
Mitch Teal

Following Your Dreams
Rena Krieg

How to Evaluate a Behavior Plan – Is This Behavior Plan Really A “Positive Behavior Support Plan?”
Kimberly Ingram

Nothing is Delayed about Puberty!
Karen Ripplinger

Safe Transportation for All Children: An Overview of Special Needs Transportation
Tamara Franks, Denise Cardinali

Writing IEP Goals: Are your child's goals adequate and appropriate?
Leah Skipworth, Victoria Haight

6:00 pm

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7:00 pm

Social

7:00 pm

to

11:00 pm

Dinner Keynote
Andrea Friedman
BBQ Dinner and Boot, Scoot, and Boogie! Dance

 

Saturday May 31, 2008

 

7:00 am

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8:30 am

Organizations Sharing Breakfast

9:00 am

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10:00 am

**The Arc of Oregon Annual Meeting**

Workshop Sessions

Assistive Technology for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Community Living
Tom Keating

Creating Recreational Events for People with Autism
Mary-Minn Sirag, Michelle Jones, Tim Mueller

Special Education Q&A
Oregon Parent Training Information Center Staff (OrPTI)

Having A Disability & Reaching Your Goals: Becoming Your Own Self-Advocate
Sherry Lane

We’re All On The Same Team:  Effective Parent/School Collaboration
Kendra Wasson

What’s New with Children’s Mental Health?
Jammie Farrish, Lisa Moody

10:15 am

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11:45 am

Keynote Presentation
Bob Lujano

12:00 am

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1:30 pm

Legislative Luncheon

1:45 pm

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2:45 pm

Workshop Sessions

Accessing PASS Funding – Plans to Achieve
Self-Support
Tracy Callaghan

Behaviors, IEPs, and the Law
Leah Skipworth

Community Inclusion- My Choice My Right
Amber Blanchard, Mary Shea, Molly Elliott

Compassionate Supports for Aging
Geri Newton

Independence Across Borders
Melissa Mitchell

Is Your Child a Target of Bullying?
Donna Helman

What is a Peer/Family Support Coach?
Lisa Moody

3:00 pm

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4:00 pm

Workshop Sessions

Autism-Evidence Based Practices
Helen Young

Drumming for Recreation & Wellness
Jill Sager

How to Hire & Maintain Personal Assistants at Home & at Work!
Laurie Schwartz-VanZandt, Carol Simonds

Lewis & Clark Had Sacagawea: Perspectives for parents of young children from a parent who has found her way
Roberta Dunn

Making Health Care Work For You & Your Family Through System Advocacy
Kathryn Weit, Ellen Pinney

Response To Intervention
Robin Wortman

Sexuality Forum
SAAL

The IEP Dance: Learning the Steps
Karen Ripplinger

What We’re Learning: Systems & Strategies for Including ALL Students in the Classroom
Teresa Stubbs, Shirley DuFresne, Wanda Dasler

Work Incentives Network:  When You Work, You WIN!
Molly Sullivan, Gene Rada

4:15 pm

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5:15 pm

Workshop Sessions

Collaborative Problem Solving: Explosive Child Book Clubs
Kristen Anderson, Suzi Swift

Making State Assessment Decisions for
Students with Disabilities
Robin Wortman

Self Advocacy 101
SAAL

Sex Education for People Who Experience Disabilities
Geri Newton

6:00 pm

to

10:00 pm

Social – Banquet - Awards

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