PROGRAM
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Utah’s 16th Annual Statewide Conference
For parents of children and adults with disabilities and special needs
Featuring sessions on Saturday SPECIFICALLY for youth and adults with disabilities
Friday and Saturday, March 25-26, 2011
Murray High School; 5440 South State Street
Friday’s Keynote Speakers – The Fialka Feldman Family Present: How Micah Grew His Beard and Other Family Stories of Growth
This conference will also feature: Breakout Sessions, Round Robin Table Discussions, Awards, Prize Drawings, an Exhibitor Fair and much, MUCH more!
Family Links 2011 Statewide Program-At-A-Glance
Tentative Schedule of Events
Times and topics are subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel sessions for which individuals don’t pre-register.
Friday, March 25, 2011
5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Registration and Dinner
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Presentation of Awards
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Keynote Presentation: How Micah Grew His Beard and Other Family Stories of Growth
Presented by the Fialka Feldman Family (Micah Fialka Feldman and Janice Fialka live and on stage along with Rich Feldman and Emma Fialka Feldman participating remotely.)
Saturday, March 26, 2011
| 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration *Note: Breakfast will NOT be served. | |
| 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Breakout Session A | |
| A1: The Use of Tools, Maps and Paths in Planning for Post High School Options Janice Fialka & Micah Fialka Feldman |
A2: Law Enforcement and Individuals with Disabilities Agent Kyle Andersen |
A3: Behavior Management Marian Hunt |
| A4: Self-Regulation through Sensory Experiences Katie Mangus, MOT, OTR/L |
A5: Supporting Siblings of Children with Disabilities Karen Wong, LCSW |
A6: Family Literacy Nights and Emotional Coaching Meg Miles |
| A7: Section 504 Services in SchoolsRebecca Turley | A8: Health Care Reform - The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Gina Pola-Money |
A9: Recognizing Learning Disabilities and Finding Help Deanne Shields |
| A-Spanish Session — Sección 504 Lo Que los Padres Deben Saber Julie Moreno * |
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| 11:00 – 11:45 a.m. | Exhibitor Fair and Round Robin Table Discussions/Individual Consultations | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Self Advocate – Meet and Chat with Micah Fialka Feldman | |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch and Exhibitor Fair – Food by Café Rio | |
| 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. | Break Out Session B | |
| B1: Journey to Adulthood: What Every Parent Needs to Know about Puberty and Sexuality Michelle Murphey |
B2: Executive Skills and ADHD:I Can’t Find My Pencils,Homework, Keys, or Money Ed Williams |
B3: Bringing Families Together to Develop a Statewide Council Lori Cerar, Wendy Mair, and Tracy Johnson |
| B4: Keeping a Healthy Weight Lauren Clark, RN, BS |
B5: An Introduction to the ABC’s of Autism Tina Persels and Christine Evans |
B6: Getting and Keeping That First Job Linda Smith |
| B7: Accommodations & Assessment Wendy Carver |
B8: Emergency Preparedness Jodi Hansen |
B9: Grandparents Judith Holt |
| B10: Co-Operatives – Ways to Empower Families Gerald Nebeker, Claire Mantonya, and Deb Bowman |
B-Spanish Session: El camino a la adultez: lo que todo padre debe saber (sexualidad) Julie Moreno |
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| 2:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Breakout Session C | |
| C1: Putting Pieces of the Puzzle Together: Transition to Adult Living Carol Ruddell |
C2: Utah Down Syndrome Foundation Chat Room Facilitated by: Ann Marie Christensen |
C3: Disabilities and Faith Christopher Phillips |
| C4: Discovery, Customized Employment and Employment First Strategies Tricia Jones-Parkin |
C5: Looking Forward – Utah Developmental Disabilities Council Claire Mantonya & Deb Bowman |
C6: Funding Special Needs Jodi Hansen |
| C7: Improving Socialization for Children with Asperger Syndrome and High Function Autism Barbara Lester |
C8: Dad’s Session Facilitated by: Corey Tadd |
C9: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder: The Hidden Disability Lynn Tanner |
| C10: Think College Jeff Sheen |
C-Spanish Session – Autismo Julie Moreno |
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