| 7:00 a.m. |
Exhibitor Registration |
| 8:00-8:30 a.m. |
Registration, Continental Breakfast, & Exhibits |
8:30-9:00 a.m.
9:00-10:00 a.m. |
Welcome: TBD -
Keynote Address: A New Administration…What is In Store for Persons with Disabilities? - Matt Salo, National Governor’s Association |
| 10:00-10:15 a.m. |
Break: Visit the Exhibitors & Poster Presentations |
| 10:15-11:25 a.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
Legislation
Chardonnay Room |
The State of the Economy and its Impact on Persons with Disabilities -
Matt Salo, National Governors Association and Edward C. Ratledge, Center for Applied Demography & Survey Research |
Independence
Room |
Visual Assistive Technologies: What’s Out There and How To Get It -
Eddie Jory, DATI Kent County Assistive Technology Resource Center; Dr. Beth Mineo, Center for Disabilities Studies; and Mabel Warren |
Family
Room |
Oral Health Prevention and Treatment for Persons with Special Health Care Needs - Deborah A. Jastrebski, Practice Without Pressure; Annette Lang, DE Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance; and Dr. Janet A. Yellowitz, Special Care Dentistry Association |
Education
Room |
Overview of Positive Behavior Support in Schools - Deborah E. Boyer, Center for Disabilities Studies and Brian M. Touchette, DE Department of Education |
| 11:25-11:45 a.m. |
Transition Break: Visit the Exhibitors & Poster Presentations |
| 11:45-1:00 p.m. |
Awards Presentation & Luncheon |
| 1:00-1:10 p.m. |
Transition Break: Visit the Exhibitors & Poster Presentations |
| 1:10-2:20 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
Legislation
Room |
DDDS Waivers: Supports for Living Independently in the Community -
Valerie J. Smith, DE Division of Developmental Disabilities Services |
Independence
Room |
Inclusive Recreation Opportunities - Lisa Johannsen, Challenger Division Little League & Top Soccer for Children; and Eileen Sparling, Center for Disabilities Studies |
Family
Room |
Resources for Caregiver Assistance through the Lifespan - Marie-Anne Aghazadian, Parent Information Center of Delaware; Elinor Ginzler, AARP; Kathy Hyde, The Family & Workplace Connection; and Gwen Miller-Reilly, DE Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities |
Education
Room |
First Words Project: A Tool for Building Awareness of Autism Indicators -
Susan R. McCloskey, Volusia County School District, Florida |
| 2:20-2:35 p.m. |
Break: Visit the Exhibitors & Poster Presentations |
| 2:35-3:45 p.m. |
Concurrent Sessions |
Legislation
Room |
Guardianship: Options, Alternatives and Money Management -
Daniel G. Atkins, Community Legal Aid Society; Carol Boyer, DE Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities; Mary S. Ferry, Life Solutions, Inc. |
Independence
Room |
Creative Strategies for Funding Augmentative and Alternative Communication for Adults and Children - Patricia R. Ourand, Associated Speech & Language Services, Inc. and Bill Miller |
Family
Room |
Models and Innovative Practices to Serve Persons with Co-occurring Mental Illness and Intellectual Disabilities - Dr. Gerard Gallucci, DE Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health; Dr. Sarah M. Marvian, DE Division of Developmental Disabilities Studies; Dr. Al Pfadt, Independence Residences, Inc.; and Dr. Marc D. Richman, DE Division of Child Mental Health |
Education
Room |
Access to the Curriculum: What to Do When Print Gets in the Way - Karen Jones, DE Department of Education and Dr. Beth Mineo, Center for Disabilities Studies |
