Inclusive School and Community Engagement Across the Lifespan: An Ethical Imperative
Date: May 12, 2015
Location: Marlborough, MA – Best Western Royal Plaza & Hotel
Co-Hosted By: TASH New England
Early-Bird Rate* | Member – $120 Non-member – $140
Regular Rate | Member – $140 Non-member – $160
*Early-Bird Rate ends April 28
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This regional conference will elevate your commitment to inclusive practices! We will review the evidence: why is it imperative for people with significant disabilities to be included? What happens to communities as a result? What are the evidence-based practices that support people with significant disabilities and support needs to succeed in typical community settings throughout their lives? Topics will feature philosophy and values that guide practice; successful family and community engagement strategies; and the role of all stakeholders. Speakers are prepared to address content relevant to each stakeholder group in every session.
Who Should Attend?
- State agency leaders and senior staff – Education, DD Council, Disability Rights, etc. Learn Why?
- Vocational rehabilitation counselors. Learn Why?
- Educators, Education Leaders, Resource Professionals. Learn Why?
- Parents and Family Members. Learn Why?
- Self advocates. Learn Why?
All participants who are in need of accommodations (personal assistants, interpreters, and/or dietary restrictions) are required to complete the accommodations request form here.
Sponsored by:
Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers
Workshop Schedule
Tuesday, May 12th
8:15 AM | Registration, Refreshments and Networking
8:45 AM | Opening Remarks
9:00 – 9:30 AM | Keynote Presentation
The Importance of Peer to Peer Relationships
Anne Fracht, President of Mass Advocates Standing Strong
9:45 – 11:45 AM | Plenary Session
Presenters will each provide a basic overview of the following topics and suggest ways other stakeholders (parents, self advocates, educators, adult services professionals, vocational rehabilitation counselors, etc.) can work together to advance inclusive communities:
- All Means All: Evidenced-Based Features of Fully Inclusive Schools – Mary Schuh
- Facilitating Community Connections and Engagement for All – Gail Fanjoy
- Planning and Implementation Strategies that Lead to Inclusive Lifestyles – Maria Paiewonsky, Stephan Wright, and Matilda Simeone
- The Inter-relationship of Behavioral Support and Inclusive Practices: Utilizing Positive Behavior Support (PBS) – Dina Traniello
- Informed Choice and the Path to a Working Life – David Hoff Dennis Harvey
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Working Lunch (lunch will be provided)
Panel of Stakeholders Facilitated by Lydia Brown – Our Voices: Self-Advocate Leadership in Inclusion Advocacy– Shain Neumeier, Chester Finn and Max Barrows
Afternoon How-To Workshops:
Attendees can choose to attend 2 of the 5 sessions listed above. All 5 sessions will be presented during 2 different time blocks; the first at 1:15 PM and the second at 2:45 PM.
1:15 – 2:30 PM | How-To Workshops
Attendees will learn skills they can apply immediately.
2:30 PM | Networking & Break
2:45 – 4:00 PM | How-To Workshops
Attendees will learn skills they can apply immediately.
4:15 PM | Wrap Up
What will we commit to toward a more equitable and inclusive world?
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