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I Want to But I Don't Know How: Cultivating A Good Time!
Thursday December 5, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
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Associate Professor of Early Childhood Special Education, California State University LA
My primary research interests focus on supporting families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related Developmental Disabilities in two ways; through Parent to Parent social support and through parent-mediated interventions for social communication. Additionally...
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Associate Professor, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Randy Seevers received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Special Education from The Ohio State University. His experience includes working with a wide range of learners across the life span. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Special Education, and...
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Support Coordination Supervisor, Progressive Community Services
Shahariah "Shay" Bernard has worked for Progressive Community Services for a total of 13 years. 2 years as a direct support staff, and 11 years in support coordination. She is passionate about advocating for the people she supports, finding creative solutions to everyday problems...
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The Judith Campaign: Amplifying Voices, Honoring Truth
Friday December 6, 2024 3:25pm - 4:20pm CST
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DC Developmental Disabilities Council
Kevin Wright is a native Washingtonian with a learning disability and speech impairment. However, Kevin does not view these as barriers; rather, he believes his quiet nature is his only obstacle. Growing up, Kevin attended two private schools. He attended Accotink Academy in Springfield...
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Board Member, Project ACTION!
Co-President, Project ACTION!
Thomas Mangrum, Jr., is a strong communicator and self-advocate who is passionate about helping others to be the best they can be. He loves learning new information and sharing it with other self-advocates, his friends and neighbors. He is an excellent presenter having trained locally...
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Friday December 6, 2024 3:25pm - 4:20pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 8
Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
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Embracing Intersectionality and Advocating for Asset-Based Pedagogies in Special Education
Saturday December 7, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
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Doctoral Student, University of Washington
Hello! I am a current doctoral student at the University of Washington in Special Education. I was previously a teacher in a variety of placements in Nashville, Tennessee. My interest areas include reading development, instruction, and family literacy practices. I am currently working...
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Saturday December 7, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 5A
Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
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Unleashing Neurodivergence in Education Work and Society
Saturday December 7, 2024 4:15pm - 5:15pm CST
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Software Developer/ Research Advocate / Volunteer Director, CACI / ND Outloud! / Invisible Disabilities Association
Dr. Jessica Hicksted, a speaker, researcher, and advocate, specializes in Industrial Organizational Psychology and Information Systems to advance neurodiversity and accessibility in the workplace. She developed the WIDE Insights (Workplace Invisible Disability Experience) to help...
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Saturday December 7, 2024 4:15pm - 5:15pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 5B
Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113