2026 Presentations
Time. | Delaware Room. | Ballroom B. | Ballroom C. |
|---|---|---|---|
8:00AM – 8:30AM. | Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Sponsor Exhibitors. | ||
8:30AM – 8:45AM. | Welcome Remarks. Golda Duncan, BS. | ||
8:45AM – 9:30AM. | Keynote Address: Moving Forward Together: A Panel Discussion with Advocates. Moving Forward Together – Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Maitri Campbell. Jessica Davenport, BS. Dejza Harris. Michael Harris. | ||
9:30AM – 10:00AM. | State Council for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD) Awards. | ||
10:00AM – 10:30AM. | Break – Networking & Visit Sponsor Exhibitors. | ||
10:30AM – 11:45AM. Concurrent Session 1 | Assistive Technology Access and Use in Schools: What the Law Says and How to Make Things Happen! Assistive Technology Access and Use in Schools – Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Emmanuel Jenkins. Hannah Mennella, MA, CCC-SLP. Beth Mineo, PhD, CCC-SLP. | A Seat at the Table: Make Your Voice Heard! This session does not have an included PDF presentation. Speakers: Senator Spiros Mantzavinos, MA. Andrew Wilson, BA, JD. Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton. | Delaware’s Work with the
National Community of
Practice (CoP) for
Supporting Families. Delaware’s Work with the National Community of Practice – Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Angelina Alpert, MPA. Laura Dicus-Vegas, MPS. Zachary Enzor. |
11:45AM – 12:00PM. | Break – Networking & Visit Sponsor Exhibitors. | ||
12:00PM – 1:15PM | Luncheon. | ||
1:15PM – 1:45PM. | Break – Networking & Visit Sponsor Exhibitors. | ||
1:45PM – 3:00PM. Concurrent Session 2 | Give Yourself a Break: Relax and Learn about Self-Care and Mental Wellness. Give Yourself a Break – Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Daniel Lanier III. Hiba Stancofski, MS. Laura Strmel, MPA. | Advocacy 101: How to Speak Up and Make a Difference. Advocacy 101 – Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Selina Butcher, BS. Maitri Campbell. Nancy Cordrey. | Expanding Decision-making Options for Individuals with Disabilities: Delaware’s Legal Support Choices. Expanding Decision-making Options – Presentation (PDF). Expanding Decision-making Options – Handout (PDF). Speakers: Marissa Band, Esq., MPAP. Kristen McGinnis. Noah McGinnis. Ashley Steinbrecher, MS. Hope Vella, BSW, MS. |
3:00PM – 3:15PM. | Break – Networking & Visit Sponsor Exhibitors. | ||
3:15PM – 4:30PM. Concurrent Session 3 | Parenting with a Disability: I Can Do This! Parenting with a Disability – Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Alvin Emory. Laura Greene. Kelly Manogue, BA. | Achieving Financial Independence While Benefiting from Social Security: New Year – New Rules! Achieving Financial Independence – Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Saikye Johnson. Alan Scott, AAS, WIP, CPWIC. | Exploring Service Dogs and Therapy Animals: Paws with a Purpose! Exploring Service Dogs 1 – Presentation (PDF). Exploring Service Dogs 2 – Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Diane Blenke. Taylor Kulp. Kate Rosenthal. |
4:30PM – 4:45PM. | Adjourn: Turn in Evaluations and Prize Giveaway. | ||
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