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76th Annual Convention (April 29th) – Handouts

Keynote Session

“Reframe, Refresh & Resilience: Adjusting Our Caregiver Lens” – Kris Burbank

  • PowerPoint coming soon!

PLENARY SESSION: Systems Redesign Panel

Breakout Sessions

#1 “My Health, My Future: Encouraging Self Determination in Healthcare Transitions” – Claire Cook and Courtney Kerfoot

#2 “Special Needs Trusts, ABLE Accounts, Letters of Intent, and Related Topics” – Brian Rubin, JD, and Benji Rubin, JD

#3 “Beyond Traditional Staffing: Remote Support that Transforms Lives” – Donna Ennis, Jesse Brian McMorris, Dr. Kristen Salkas, Jacqueline Steward, and Kimberly Hill

#4 “Classroom to Community: Empowering Transitions Through Aspire’s Employment Training Program” – Amanda Hedberg and Garrett Reynolds

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#5 “From Challenges to Opportunities” – Daniel Smrokowski

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#6 “Shared Care: Building Support Networks” – Christine Escobar-Sawicki and Sean Sawicki

#7 “Guardianship and the Many Alternatives to Guardianship” – Brian Rubin, JD, and Benji Rubin, JD

#8 “Inclusion in Action” – Christopher Landis and Amy Newell

#9 “Practical Strategies to Build Independence for Students with Significant Needs” – Sherill Mae Flores

#10 “Putting AI to Work: Tips from Self-Advocates” – Gary Arnold, Sydney Badeau, Chad Sobieck, Jada Thompson

#11 “Redefining Strong: Masculinity, Resiliency, and Fatherhood in the Disability World” – Kirby Rabalais

#12 “Get Hands-On with IL ABLE” – JJ Hanley and Stephanie Kanter

#13 “From Vision to Action: Self Advocates Leading Change” – Sharon Anderson and Anne Thurston

#14 “Who’s Knocking at your Door?” – Robyn L Lewis

#15 “We’re All Connected” – Sam Miller

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#16 “Families Leading the Way: Transforming Supports for Adults with Complex Disabilities” – Shirley Sains and Paul Blobaum

#17 “Navigating the Maze: Understanding Agencies and Acronyms” – Suzanne Aaron, Vicki Borlin, and Tiffany Steinhauser

#18 “Creating and Establishing a SAFE Workplace” – Meaghan South and Jordyn Klingbeil

#19 “People with Disabilities Thriving in Nature” – Cat Principe and David Pufundt

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#20 “Boosting Your Ability to Make Decisions – Self Advocacy” – Kari Jones