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Welcome to the official website for the 2024 TASH Conference!

Each year, the TASH Conference brings together our constituents to share resources and success stories, learn about field-driven best practices, and network within a community engaged in shared values. The Conference is attended by passionate leaders, experts, and advocates from every corner of the disability community. Conference attendees are influential in their fields and communities, and play an important role in the provision of services and supports for individuals and organizations around the world; and include professors and researchers from leading institutions; those involved in local, state, and federal governments and public policy; special and general educators, and school administrators; self-advocates, adult service providers; students, family members, and many others. This year’s conference theme is Celebrate Together: Let the Good Times Roll!

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Thursday, December 5
 

10:00am CST

30+ Years of Self-Advocacy: Sharing Successes, Strategies and Stories
Thursday December 5, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin H
Join Project ACTION!, DC’s self-advocacy coalition, to explore successful advocacy strategies to ensure your voice is heard as you advocate to shape the services you receive, in your relationships, to get high-quality healthcare, in your workplace, and to create partnerships. Using their 30+ years of experience, Project ACTION! members will engage participants in discussions, role plays and leadership training activities using strategies they found useful so people can represent their own interests and the interests of others. Project ACTION! members will share their experiences working with advisors and serving on over 30 boards, committees and workgroups focused on systems change, human rights and policy development. In this interactive session, learn how to identify decision-making boards on which you want to be represented, lead your individual service planning meeting, advocate for the support you might need to effectively serve on boards, recruit members and allies, and more.
Moderators
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Presenters
avatar for Thelma Green

Thelma Green

Treasurer, Project ACTION!
Thelma Green is the Treasurer and Past Co-President of Project ACTION!, the District’s self-advocacy coalition of adults with developmental disabilities. Green is a strong self-advocate who has trained locally and across the country on a variety of topics including supported decision-making... Read More →
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Leonard Stevens

Project ACTION!
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Vanessa Monroe

Executive Member, Project ACTION!
Vanessa Monroe is a District of Columbia resident and Project ACTION! member.  Vanessa is also a talented artist who works of out Art Enables studios in Washington, DC.  She has sold many of her art pieces.  She is also a strong self-advocate and speaks up for issues that are of... Read More →
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Tiffany Yuille

Project ACTION!
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Ricardo Thornton

Executive Member, Project ACTION!
Donna Thornton is a strong self-advocate and presenter.  She worked for over 30 years at the National Institutes of Health and retired in 2018.  She is a passionate mentor to people new to self-advocacy.  She believes everyone should have the right and supports to pursue a career... Read More →
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Thomas Mangrum

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... Read More →
Thursday December 5, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin H Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Day 1 Intensive Workshops

2:00pm CST

Exploring Opportunities to Enhance Research Engagement, Use of Data, and Disability Advocacy
Thursday December 5, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 5B
While there is lots of research on the experiences and outcomes of people with disabilities, findings are not often shared in ways that are accessible and supportive of advocacy efforts. Advocacy methods that include quality data are often highly effective in steering the changes advocates hope to see; however, community engagement with disability data, including the collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of data, is usually minimal. This can result in a disconnect between what researchers and policymakers feel is important to advocates and what advocates feel is important for their community. This session will feature an overview of existing efforts related to collecting and strengthening disability data and how these efforts are currently supporting advocacy. Then, we will have a rousing discussion with attendees about the most critical ways to enhance engagement with the disability community to support use of disability data in local, state, and national advocacy,
Moderators
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Thursday December 5, 2024 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 5B Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Day 1 Intensive Workshops
 
Friday, December 6
 

10:00am CST

A Latinas' Mother's Journey: A Study of Advocacy and Change
Friday December 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 11
This presentation describes the experiences of a mother/advocate/researcher as she navigates the complex world of disability services for her daughter with extensive support needs. This longitudinal case study began five years ago with the analysis of videos and interviews of the mother-daughter dyad interacting with each other and sharing information about how this mother/advocate/researcher found her voice to advocate on behalf of her daughter who was once considered non-verbal. After five years, both mother and daughter have found their respective voices regarding advocacy and self-determination. This updated case study will share new findings on how this mother-daughter dyad has grown in their advocacy for equity at school and in the community.
Moderators
avatar for Alma Contreras-Vanegas

Alma Contreras-Vanegas

Associate Professor, Sam Houston State University
Alma L. Contreras-Vanegas Ph.D., is an associate professor at Sam Houston State University. There she teaches courses in bilingual education and second language acquisition. Her research interests include: Bilingual children in Special Education (gifted and talented and children... Read More →
Presenters
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William Blackwell

Sam Houston State University
William H. Blackwell is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. His research focuses on a broad spectrum of strategies for improving educational outcomes for children and adolescents with disabilities.
Friday December 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 11 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

10:00am CST

How AI & Technology Opens the Door for New Employment Opportunities
Friday December 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 9
This presentation will explore the transformative potential of AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot in enhancing the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. We will demonstrate practical applications of these tools in the workplace, such as improving communication, streamlining tasks, and fostering independence. Additionally, we will discuss how AI can support personal life activities, from managing daily routines to accessing information and learning new skills. Attendees will gain insights into integrating AI technologies to promote autonomy, efficiency, and overall quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. Join us to discover innovative strategies for integrating AI to support and empower individuals with developmental disabilities.  
Presenters
avatar for Lisa Latchford

Lisa Latchford

President, Fox Associates Consultation LLC
Lisa Latchford is a dedicated Employment Consultant, Trainer and Facilitator, known for her unwavering commitment to fostering inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. With a foundation built on person-centered planning, she is passionate about guiding... Read More →
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Michael Rogers

Customer Service Relations, Washington State DSHS/DDA
I have been working at DDA for 28 years, and I am a life-long advocate for disability rights. In 2002, I was appointed by President Bush for the President's Committee on Developmental Disabilities where I advocated to change the name of the Committee to use respectful language and... Read More →
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Alison DeYoung

Training & Technical Assistance Manager, Wise
Alison DeYoung has worked in the field of transition and employment since 2008 in various roles as a direct support provider, job developer and special education teacher. She worked as the Lead Instructor of Campus Life with Project FOCUS at the University of Arizona, a model demonstration... Read More →
Friday December 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 9 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

10:00am CST

Peer to Peer Bridging The Gap Through Self Advocacy Curriculum
Friday December 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 10
Activating Change and Envision Illinois brings Peer to Peer Bridging the Gap through Self-Advocacy Curriculum is a curriculum it is a 26-week class for self-advocates to know how to help people who discloses domestic violence and/or sexual assault to them! The curriculum has four tracks: The Basic, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and the Criminal Justice System. This overview will explain those tracks, how to get involved in this curriculum, see the online portion, look at suggested learning activities. One of the goals of this curriculum is that the self-advocate knows that the victim make their own decisions about how to heal and to seek justice. The people who take this class are given the tools and knowledge to help victims. Another goal is that once the self-advocate goes through this curriculum, they can teach the same thing to other self-advocates.
Moderators
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Friday December 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 10 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

10:00am CST

Talking to Doctors: Their Beliefs and Your Rights
Friday December 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 12
Doctors present themselves as experts on the human body, and we live in a culture that venerates medical professionals for their specialized training. However, that training has limits, particularly as concerns those whose bodies differ from the norm at baseline. There, preconceived biases about capacity, intelligence, and quality of life can and frequently do dominate medical decision-making. Moreover, while the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) theoretically guarantees disabled Americans equal rights in a variety of settings, people may be unfamiliar with their rights in hospital and clinical environments. In this talk, a brief overview of medical education as it relates to disability and its limitations will be provided, followed by information on patient rights and recommendations on how to access and preserve those rights in interacting with doctors and other healthcare professionals.
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Algernon Lutwak

Northern Light Health
Friday December 6, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 12 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

2:15pm CST

Celebrate Together: Empowering Transitions with Student-Led IEPs!
Friday December 6, 2024 2:15pm - 3:10pm CST
3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin B
In this presentation, we advocate for student-led Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for transition-age adults with intellectual disabilities (ages 18-21). Transitioning from school to adulthood is critical, and empowering these individuals to participate in their IEPs is essential. Research highlights the importance of self-determination, self-advocacy, and engagement for better outcomes in education, employment, and independent living. Our approach includes providing direct instruction for self-advocacy skills, fostering collaboration between students, families, educators, and community agencies, and enhancing communication to improve participation. The presentation includes a student from a post-secondary transition program who adopted a person-centered IEP approach.
Moderators
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Presenters
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Friday December 6, 2024 2:15pm - 3:10pm CST
3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin B Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

2:15pm CST

Celebrating that I AM at the center!
Friday December 6, 2024 2:15pm - 3:10pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 5D
Evan Barnwell is an 11 year old stroke survivor, autistic child who shares what is important TO him: his favorite activities, friends, dreams, and projects. His mom, Viviana, then explores the crucial impact of person centered thinking and language in the pursuit for inclusion and respect for people with disabilities. The difference between the terms "important to" and "important for", the evolution in the perception of disabilities, and how to create a one-page profile will help participants not only hear about the experiences of a self-advocate and a family member, but also, leave the presentation with concrete tools and materials to use for themselves, the people they care for, or those they work with.
Presenters
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Viviana Barnwell

Parent/CAC - ViceChair, SELPA IV
Friday December 6, 2024 2:15pm - 3:10pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 5D Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

3:25pm CST

Empowering My Voice: Self-Advocacy and Transition Triumphs
Friday December 6, 2024 3:25pm - 4:20pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 10
In this presentation, Gage Perryman talks about his life and how he learned to stand up for himself and make big decisions. Gage has disabilities, but that doesn’t stop him from going to college and getting involved in activities that help his community and other individuals with disabilities across the state of Minnesota and beyond. He has navigated the complexities of transitioning into adulthood, leveraging self-advocacy skills, participating in inclusive higher education and state-wide community advocacy initiatives, and presenting at national conferences. In this talk, he will dive into the strategies, challenges, and successes he has encountered along the way, sharing useful tips and inspirational stories so that listeners feel able to make their own communities better and more welcoming for everyone. It's a talk about finding your voice, overcoming challenges, and making a difference within your community.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Sommerness

Jennifer Sommerness

Researcher, TIES Center, UMN, Minneapolis, MN
Jennifer Sommerness is a distinguished educator and researcher at the TIES Center, at the University of Minnesota. She is known for her dedication to inclusive education and student success, with a profound commitment to educational equity. Jennifer has played a role in shaping the... Read More →
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Gage Perryman

Gage Gives Back
Friday December 6, 2024 3:25pm - 4:20pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 10 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

3:25pm CST

Prepare With Us: Self Advocates Educating Teacher Candidates
Friday December 6, 2024 3:25pm - 4:20pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 11
This presentation will describe study results from a recent research project. The purpose of this study was to examine how teacher candidates were impacted by learning from individuals with disabilities through a Self-Advocate Guest Presenter Series. After attending the semester-long Presenter Series, 17 teacher candidates shared their perspectives through semi-structured interviews. During this presentation, we will share the main themes that resulted from our analysis as well as future implications for research and practice.
Presenters
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Amy Andersen

Associate Professor, Winona State University
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Julia Snider

Assistant Professor, Grand Valley State University
Julia is an assistant professor at Grand Valley State University. Julia’s passion is in promoting the meaningful inclusion of students with extensive support needs within the general education classroom through planning and preparing instruction. Her current research examines the... Read More →
Friday December 6, 2024 3:25pm - 4:20pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 11 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

3:25pm CST

Youth Leadership and Families: Getting Youth in the Driver's Seat
Friday December 6, 2024 3:25pm - 4:20pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 5A
Federally funded parent centers across the country have been emphasizing youth leadership for students with disability labels for the past several years. This presentation describes one state parent center’s youth and young adult leadership initiative. MPACT (Missouri Parents Act) is Missouri’s federally funded parent training and information center and our leadership programming includes a youth and young adult leadership council, professional development for all staff on youth leadership, and youth leadership strategies infused throughout our transition training materials. Audience members will learn about the value of leadership programming, leadership strategies and resources from parent centers, and strategies for making organizations more supportive of youth leadership. Youth who take on leadership roles now will later be empowered citizens working towards a more equitable and inclusive society.
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Zach McCall

MPACT (Missouri Parents Act)
Friday December 6, 2024 3:25pm - 4:20pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 5A Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

4:35pm CST

Legislative Advocacy Among Disability Self-Advocates and Advocates
Friday December 6, 2024 4:35pm - 5:30pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 8
Legislative advocacy is a crucial channel for disability advocates to influence civil rights and disability-related legislation and policy, ultimately improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. We conduct a survey study to examine the legislative advocacy experiences of people with disabilities and family members of people with disabilities, and factors impacting their legislative advocacy. We analyze demographic characteristics, the causes they advocate for, organization membership and leadership, frequency of civic engagement, and level of agreements on how social and cultural factors impact their legislative advocacy. Findings of this study will enhance the understanding of the factors that influence legislative advocacy and identify strategies to enhance individual and collective advocacy efforts in the future.
Presenters
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Wen Zeng

University of Missouri, St. Louis
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Christopher Worth

1 University Blvd
Friday December 6, 2024 4:35pm - 5:30pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 8 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

5:45pm CST

Inclusion of Individuals with Intellectual Disability in Qualitative Research
Friday December 6, 2024 5:45pm - 7:15pm CST
3RD Floor - Storyville Hall
This presentation will focus on practical methods researchers can use to include individuals with intellectual disability in qualitative research. This requires reconceptualizing the communication difference. Some challenges impede the inclusion of those individuals in qualitative research that mainly uses interviewing. For example, expected methodological issues and challenges include sampling, informed consent, and participant fatigue, as well as the quantity and quality/credibility of the data. Solutions to address these challenges will be discussed point by point. Additionally, strategies to facilitate hearing voices from participants with intellectual disabilities will be covered, including dyadic interviewing, visual/audio methods, and accessible focus groups. Finally, helpful tips for interviewing people with intellectual disabilities will be presented, focusing on building rapport and trust, effective questioning, triangulation, and interview scheduling.
Presenters
avatar for Geonhwa Kim

Geonhwa Kim

Doctoral Student, University of Kansas
Friday December 6, 2024 5:45pm - 7:15pm CST
3RD Floor - Storyville Hall Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Poster Presentations

5:45pm CST

Navigating Advocacy: Youth with Disabilities Share Their Experiences and Perspectives
Friday December 6, 2024 5:45pm - 7:15pm CST
3RD Floor - Storyville Hall
Self-advocacy is an essential component of transition planning for youth with disabilities. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) mandates students with disabilities are included in transition planning to the greatest extent possible. Additionally, the Workforce and Innovation Act (WIOA, 2014) requires specific pre-employment transition services, one of which includes self-advocacy training. Despite federal requirements, youth with disabilities often report not being active members of their transition planning and self-advocacy is often tied to school and work-based settings. Our research team investigated self-advocacy experiences of transition-aged youth with disabilities through one-on-one interviews led by researches with and without disabilities. Key findings highlight youths’ advocacy experiences across settings, how they are empowered to advocate, and their suggested improvements to special education for other students with disabilities.
Moderators
avatar for Megan Best

Megan Best

PhD Student in Special Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champagin
Presenters
avatar for RaeAnne Lindsay

RaeAnne Lindsay

Coordinator for Section 504 project, Vanderbilt University, Peabody College
I am a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Illinois. I received a Masters Degree from the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I am a Disability Advocate and the reining Ms. Wheelchair USA 2024-2025. I currently work at Vanderbilt University in... Read More →
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Zach Rossetti

Associate Professor, Boston University
Zach Rossetti, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Special Education in the Teaching and Learning Department at Boston University's Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. His research examines the social belonging and participation of people with intellectual and developmental... Read More →
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Oscar Hughes

Postdoctoral researcher, University of Massachusetts Boston
My research supports self-advocacy and self-determination, examines the experiences of LGBTQ+ people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and promotes access to sexuality education.
Friday December 6, 2024 5:45pm - 7:15pm CST
3RD Floor - Storyville Hall Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Poster Presentations
 
Saturday, December 7
 

8:45am CST

Addressing Health Self-Management for Learners with Extensive Support Needs
Saturday December 7, 2024 8:45am - 9:45am CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 5A
This presentation will address health self-management skill domains and strategies to teach learners with extensive support needs (ESN) how to actively participate in their specialized health care at school. The development of health self-management skills promotes health wellness, independence, and positive self-image in students with ESN, as well as positive perceptions of social competency on behalf of peers and adults without disabilities. Research shows that individuals with ESN who acquire health self-management skills are also likelier to achieve positive adult outcomes in education, independent living, and employment. These promising adult outcomes also support inclusion in post-school life. Presentation participants will learn (a) the scope of health self-management skills for learners with ESN and specialized health care, (b) IEP teaming around health self-management, (c) developing IEP goals centered on safe and feasible participation, and (d) core instructional strategies.
Presenters
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Sarah Ballard

Illinois State University
Saturday December 7, 2024 8:45am - 9:45am CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 5A Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

8:45am CST

Leveraging Feedback From Autistic Adults to Develop A Healthcare App
Saturday December 7, 2024 8:45am - 9:45am CST
2ND Floor - Foster 2
Autistic individuals are more likely to have co-occurring health conditions and experience a cascade of health disparities compared to those who are not autistic. While ample research continues to be conducted to decrease disparities, it often is done without the input from autistic individuals. In this qualitative study, we interviewed 15 autistic adults to explore how a healthcare services app could be adapted for autistic adults. Overall, participants agreed that a healthcare services app specific to autistic adults could be beneficial. In addition, participants provided feedback on the types of healthcare services, filter options, and software features in the app. Implications for research and practice will be discussed.
Moderators
avatar for Megan Best

Megan Best

PhD Student in Special Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champagin
Presenters
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Meghan Burke

Vanderbilt University
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Saturday December 7, 2024 8:45am - 9:45am CST
2ND Floor - Foster 2 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

8:45am CST

Make Sure Your Life Is Worth Watching!
Saturday December 7, 2024 8:45am - 9:45am CST
3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin G
One Day Your Life Will Flash Before Your Eyes. Make Sure It's Worth Watching! By envision your life as though you are the star of a show, this interactive session will take self-advocates on a journey of dramatic structure that parallels real life as you identify the roles you play and responsibilities you have; choose your co-stars and cast; pick your settings; develop soundtracks; and manifest your future through the commercials in your mind. The roller coaster of life is a never-ending series of important stories that you have the power to write, direct, and star in.
Presenters
avatar for Aaron Stephens

Aaron Stephens

The Arc of Frederick County
Saturday December 7, 2024 8:45am - 9:45am CST
3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin G Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

3:00pm CST

Self-Advocacy and Healthy Relationships
Saturday December 7, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin C
So many things touch our lives as self-advocates. Members of Project ACTION!, DC’s self-advocacy coalition, have learned that we can accomplish so much more when we work with partners. We are stronger together. In this session, you will get to hear from several members who have participated in a collaboration to ensure people with disabilities can get the access they need to be in healthy, safe relationships. Hear about the trainings they created and shared with other self-advocates to decide how they would be in relationships they choose, not their coordinator or manager. In this interactive session, presenters will talk about their experiences, what they have learned about getting the "love" they want, with audience discussio
Moderators
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Tiffany Yuille

Project ACTION!
Presenters
avatar for Thomas Mangrum

Thomas Mangrum

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... Read More →
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Kara Jones

Executive Member, Project ACTION!
Kara Jones is a strong self-advocate and trained facilitator.  She has presented locally and nationally on a variety of disability topics.  She is a member of People on the Go and Project ACTION!  She is also a member of the Women's Knowledge Group, a group of #ProjectPeer.  #ProjectPeer... Read More →
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Leonard Stevens

Project ACTION!
Saturday December 7, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin C Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

4:15pm CST

Securing The Future: Visions, Decisions, and Advocacy
Saturday December 7, 2024 4:15pm - 5:15pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 9
An essential tool to bring about a full, meaningful, inclusive life is having a well-defined, articulated vision to focus, guide, and inspire action. Join us to explore the critical role of holding a positive vision for the future, understand how to use Supported Decision-Making, and how to increase self-advocacy and self-determination skills. We will discuss typical pathways toward adulthood, the necessary supports to stay on these paths; using vision, courage, and consciousness to help young adults achieve a full, meaningful, autonomous life. We will delve into the legal protections provided by IDEA in transition planning and how to maximize these to support successful outcomes. We will discuss tips and techniques to support people to increase decision-making skills to become competent, confident advocates directing their own lives. Additionally, we will emphasize the importance of belonging, community participation, and valued roles as strategies to to bring forth a good life.
Presenters
avatar for Dana Lloyd

Dana Lloyd

DD Program Director, Georgia Advocacy Office
Dana Lloyd has been engaged in advocacy with people experiencing injustice on both a personal and professional level for over two decades. Dana currently serves as director of the Developmental Disabilities program at the Georgia Advocacy Office and coordinates the GA Supported Decision... Read More →
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Leslie Lipson

Educational Equity Strategist and Attorney, Georgia Coalition for Equity in Education (GCEE)
Leslie Lipson is an attorney and a self-described inclusionista. She has been deeply involved in advocacy for and with people with disabilities for over 20 years and currently offers advocacy solutions using general educational and special education law, from a values-based foundation... Read More →
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Katie Chandler

Consultant, Georgia Advocacy Office
Katie Chandler, a Project Consultant with Sangha Unity Network, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in the intellectual and developmental disabilities field as a direct support professional, advocate, supervisor, and consultant. In each role, Katie worked to ensure... Read More →
Saturday December 7, 2024 4:15pm - 5:15pm CST
4TH Floor - Imperial 9 Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
  Breakout Sessions

4:15pm CST

Advocacy Around the World: Fionnathan Productions
Saturday December 7, 2024 4:15pm - 5:15pm CST
3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin A
 An opportunity to meet and engage with Fionn & Jonathan Angus, who are Citizen Network Global Ambassadors and who will be panelists at the Saturday afternoon General Session on Advocacy Around the World; Fionnathan Productions "exists to have fun and change the world, to trouble our understanding of ability, to reveal superstars in our midst, and to prove that, in fact, we are people we've been waiting for."  
Presenters
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Fionn & Jonathan Angus

Co-CEOs, Fionnathan Productions
Saturday December 7, 2024 4:15pm - 5:15pm CST
3RD Floor - Ballroom: Celestin A Hyatt Regency, 601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
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