Recordings will be available after the convention
Keynote Session
“Advocacy from a Parent’s Perspective. The Difference You Can Make Now” – Presented by a Panel of Parents – Diane Compton, Sandra Heidt and Mary Wyman
PLENARY SESSION: DHS/DDD Update with Secretary Quintero”
Breakout Sessions
#16 “Legislative Advocacy Across Disabilities” – Bob Peterson, Sabrina Wyman
#17 “Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Letters of Intent, and Related Topics” – Brian Rubin, Benji Rubin
#18 “Artificial Intelligence: Affordable, Accessible, Adaptive” – Anna Cronin, Tobias Merriman
#19 “Understanding the value of Post-Secondary Opportunities for Individuals with IDD” – Kori Folkerts, Ashley Rogucki
#20 “Obtenga La Pala: Leyes que Pueden” – Consuelo Puente
#21 “Dignity in Pay” – Gary Arnold, Mariel Hamer-Sinclair, Curtis Harris, ICDD
#22 “Alternatives, One Size Does NOT Fit All: Supported Decision Making (new Illinois law), Powers of Attorney, and Guardianship – Brian Rubin, JD, and Benji Rubin, JD, Rubin Law
#23 “Community Options with EP!C” – Elyssa Newman, Amy Peterson
#24 “Transportation for Individuals with Disabilities for Employment” – Amanda Teachout
#25 “Tutela Y Opciones Alternativas” – Consuelo Puente
#26 “It’s About Living! Palliative Care Services for People with Disabilities” – Susan Agrawal, PhD
#27 “SIBSHOPS UIUC: Bringing Support for Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities” – Alisha Babu, Sophia Azim
#28 “Fostering Inclusive Communities: Bridging Gaps Between Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System” – Sabrina Wyman
#29 “Everyone wants to be See, Heard, Involved and Thanked” – Kimberly Haynes, Kristin Hadley
#30 “Dispositivos de comunicacion en educacion especial” – Vanessa Aceves, Alexis Ayala