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Thursday June 3, 2010
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10:00 am to 5:30 pm |
Registration and Raffle Baskets Open |
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
MegaConference Opening- Welcome
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1:45 pm |
INTENSIVE SESSION #1: People, Places, and Things—A Series Of Exercises For Accessing Employment – Debra McLean – OTAC |
| INTENSIVE SESSION #2: Supporting Inclusive Practices In The Classroom With Assistive Technology – Dr. Elizabeth Schechla-Ferris, Katie Jackson – Beaverton School District | |
| INTENSIVE SESSION #3: Brothers And Sisters Of People With Special Needs: Unique Concerns, Unique Opportunities – Don Meyer – Sibling Support Project, University of Washington | |
| INTENSIVE SESSION #4: The New Abuse Rule: You’re Not The Only One Confused! – Nyla McCarthy, Douglas Timms, Darren Noble – Oregon Office of Investigations & Training | |
| INTENSIVE SESSION #5: What’s New In The Children’s Mental Health System – Shelley Joyce - Oregon Family to Family Health Education and Information Center, Kris Anderson – Oregon Family Support Network | |
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
NO HOST SOCIAL AND DINNER Learn about the State Independent Living Council, State Rehabilitation Council, and the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services and then provide public input to these groups. |
Friday June 4, 2010
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7:00 am to 5:30 pm |
Registration Open |
8:00 am to 5:30 pm |
Exhibit Hall- Basket Raffle Open |
8:30 am to 9:45 am |
A Missing Hue In The Disability Rainbow? How Can You Include Mental Health In Cross Disability! – Bjo Ashwill – Lane Independent Living Alliance, David Oaks – MindFreedom International |
Diploma Options—Oregon Diploma, Modified Diploma, Extended Diploma, And Alternative Certificate – Jackie Burr – Oregon Department of Education |
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EI/ECSE Transitions – Robin Wortman – Oregon Parent Training & Information Center |
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Guardianship—Roles And Responsibilities – Elaine Friesen-Strang, The Arc of Oregon |
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High Tech And Low Tech For Independent Living – Tom Keating |
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Living On Our Own In The Community – Wendy Howard, Myra Stroh – Spokes Unlimited |
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Oregon’s Employment First Policy – Expanding Supported Employment Opportunities In Oregon – Paula Johnson, Washington Initiative for Supported Employment |
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Preparing For Life After High School – Transition Resources – Keith Ozols, Scott Hatley – Incight |
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| 10:15 am to 11:30 am |
#1 Fan And Advocate—Maximize Your Parental Role In IEP Meetings – Roberta Dunn – Family and Community Together |
| Assistive Technology In School – Shar Powell – Oregon Technology Access Program | |
| Breaking The Sound Barrier – Linda Diaz – Hard of Hearing & Deaf Services of Lane County | |
| Children’s Books Representing People Who Experience Disability—A Session For Parents & Professionals Who Serve Elementary Children & Middle-Schoolers – Ann Burgess – Beaverton City Library, Barbara Bailey – Homes For Many | |
| Home Modifications And Assistive Technology For Independent Living – Barney Fleming – Northwest ADA Center, University of Washington | |
| Positive Behavior Supports In Early Childhood – Tim Andrews, Ashley Lindbergh – Multnomah Education Service District | |
| SurviveAbility—A Collaborative Approach To Systems Change – Theya McCown, Tracey Chante “TC” Dumas – Womenspace, Aimee Taylor-Walsch – Direction Service, Sandra Dela Rosa - Lane Independent Living Alliance | |
| Understanding The Ticket To Work Program And Benefits Planning—Is Work A Good Option? – Tracy Callaghan – Social Security Administration, Doug Zeh - Disability Rights Oregon | |
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Luncheon |
2:00 pm to 3:15 pm |
Access To Worksource And The Navigators – Brian Ingram – Worksystems, Doris Johnson – Umpqua Training & Employment, Inc., Bo Reitz – Lane Independent Living Alliance |
| Be Safe, Be Well – Ruth Morris, Rusty Hawkins, Devin Ackley, Kerry Fowler, harvey Peden– People First of Eugene | |
| Beyond Accessibility: Building Inclusive Communities of Faith – Rev. Brett Webb-Mitchell | |
| Hiring Quality Providers To Support Individuals With Disabilities – Lisa Lieberman | |
| Language & Play Every Day – Erin Barton, Heather Moore – University of Oregon | |
| Medicare A, B, C, & D – Cynthia Hylton – Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance | |
| Oregon Disability Commission Meeting – Bill Lynch – Chairperson | |
| When To Seek Legal Counsel In Special Education Matters – Lana Traynor – Attorney, Karen McKenney – Parent | |
3:45 pm to 5:00 pm |
Coming Your Way! Blue Path To Accessible Business – Eugene Organ – ADA—Info Oregon, Dawn Helwig – Lane Independent Living Alliance |
| Dealing With Conflict – Arty Trost | |
| Employment Disability Rights And The Courts – Ted Wenk – Disability Rights Oregon | |
| Medicare A, B, C, & D (continued) – Cynthia Hylton – Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance | |
| Oregon Disability Commission Public Input Session – Bill Lynch – Chairperson | |
| Person-Centered Planning Tools For Young Children – Dave Andrews, Chris Cvitanich, Colleen Kendall – Multnomah Early Childhood Program | |
| School Daze – Emily Holmes – Emerging Leaders Northwest | |
| Transition To Adult Healthcare – Shelley Joyce – Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center | |
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm |
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8:00 pm to 11:00 pm |
Dance Celebration |
Saturday June 5, 2010
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7:00 am to 5:00 pm |
Registration Open |
8:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Exhibit Hall- Basket Raffle Open |
8:30 am to 9:45 am |
Networking Breakfast |
10:15 am to 11:45 am |
Plenary Session |
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm |
Celebration Luncheon Keynote Update- Oregon Commission on Autism |
1:45 pm to 3:00 pm |
Hot Tips For Job Seekers With Disabilities – Eugene Organ, Erycka Organ – ADA—Info Oregon |
| Housing Models For Adults With Developmental Disabilities – Phil Palmer, Sheri Kragrud, Gordon Teifel, Judy Goodwill – Families For Independent Living, Karen Voiss – Housing Independence | |
| Nothing Is Delayed About Puberty – Karen Ripplinger – Oregon Parent Training & Information Center | |
| Service Animals, Rights & Responsibilities – Kae Smith, Patricia Kepler – Guide Dog Users of Oregon | |
| Telephone Access And Everyday Living Communication – Cindy Campbell – Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service/Sprint | |
| The Mental Health Issues Of Living On The Autism Spectrum Or Other Disabilities With Similar Challenges – Carol Markovics, Ph.D. | |
| Tools For Navigating The Emotional Journey When A Child Has A Disability – Lisa Lieberman, LCSW | |
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3:15 pm to 4:30 pm |
Belonging Matters – Relationships And Contributions – Stephanie Hunter – Oregon Technical Assistance Corporation |
| Connect With The Rhythm Of Our Community! – Jodi Winnwalker – Earthtones Music Therapy Services | |
| Efforts Toward Inclusion In High School For A Student With Cognitive Challenges: Self-Advocate And Parent Perspective – Jordan Ackerson – Self-Advocate, Lisa Lieberman – Parent | |
| The Environment Matters: Engineering Independence – George Braddock – Creative Housing Solutions, LLC | |
| What’s On Your Plate? Creating Successful Mealtimes – Joan Medlen – JEM Communications | |
| Work Incentives Support The Plan To Work – Molly Sullivan - Competitive Employment Project | |
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm |
The Arc of Oregon Annual Meeting |
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm |
Social & Awards Banquet |