2021 Presentations

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Time.	WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2021.
730AM – 800AM.	Virtual Conference Check In.
730AM – 825PM.	Networking Opportunity.
830AM – 845AM.	Welcome Remarks. Benjamin Shrader, BA.
845AM – 945AM.	Keynote Address: Disability Policy: How Your Advocacy Can Make a Difference. Disability Policy: How Your Advocacy Can Make a Difference (PDF). Serena Lowe, PhD. Evan Nodvin.
945AM – 1000AM.	Break.
1000AM – 1100AM.	Legislation Session 1: A Seat at the Table: A Conversation with Legislators. Speakers: Senator Sarah McBride BA. Senator Laura Sturgeon, MA. Representative Larry Lambert. Representative Lyndon Yearick, MBA. Benjamin Shrader, BA.
1100AM – Noon.	Lunch Break / Optional Networking Opportunity.
Noon – 100PM.	Sponsor Roundtable Discussions: Assistive Technology. Education. Employment. Financial and Legal Services. Healthcare. Home and Community Based Services. Mental Health and Well Being. Transportation.
100PM – 115PM.	Break.
115PM – 215PM.	Legislation Session 2: Healthcare and Civil Rights Policy: What It Means to You. Healthcare and Civil Rights Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Serena Lowe, PhD. Evan Nodvin.
215PM – 230PM.	Break.
230PM – 330PM.	Legislation Session 3: The Lifespan Waiver vs. Long Term Support Services Understanding Your Options. Lifespan Waiver vs LTSS Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Brigitte Hancharick. Colleen Jones. Shenika Kirby. Staci Marvel.
345PM – 430PM.	Sponsor Meet & Greets.

Time.	TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021.
730AM – 800AM.	Virtual Conference Check In.
730AM. – 825PM.	Networking Opportunity.
830AM – 930AM.	Independence Session 1: Adapted Driving. Adapted Driving Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Craig Harlow. Stacy Krubsack.
930AM – 945AM.	Break.
945AM – 10:45AM.	Independence Session 2: Are You Prepared for an Emergency or Disaster? My Emergency Care Plan (PDF). Are You Prepared for an Emergency Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Pat Heineman, MS. Daniese McMullin-Powell.
1045AM – 1100AM.	Break
1100AM – Noon.	Independence Session 3: The Changing Landscape of Smart Home Technology. Changing Landscape Smart Home Tech Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Tony Gentry, PhD., OTR/L, FAOTA. Christopher Goodloe.
Noon – 100PM.	Lunch Break / Optional Networking Opportunity.
100PM – 200PM.	Family Session 1: Trauma and Healing. Trauma and Healing Amelia Parsons Presentation (PDF). Trauma and Healing Karyn Harvey Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Karyn Harvey, PhD. Amelia Parsons.
200PM – 215PM.	Break.
215PM – 315PM.	Family Session 2: Navigating the Social Security Administration’s Disability Programs. Navigating the Social Security Admin Disability Programs Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Geoffrey Steggell. Sandra Steggell, BS. John S. Whitelaw, Esquire.
315PM – 330PM.	Break.
3:30PM – 430PM.	Family Session 3: The Birds, the Bees, and Beyond: Let’s Talk About Sex. The Birds, Bees, and Beyond Sarah Curtiss Presentation (PDF). The Birds, Bees, and Beyond Isabella Weber Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Sarah Curtiss, PhD. Emmanuel Jenkins. Isabella Weber, MPH.
445PM – 530PM.	Sponsor Meet & Greets.

Time	WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
730AM – 800AM.	Virtual Conference Check In.
730AM – 825AM.	Networking.
830AM – 930AM.	Education Session 1: Navigating the New Delaware Disability Hub. Speakers: Robin Conventry, MBA. Amy Haughey, BA. Matthew Love.
930AM – 945AM.	Break.
945AM – 1045AM.	Education Session 2: Early Childhood Education and the Transition from Part C to Part B. Early Childhood Education Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Alison May, M.P.A. Jeri Turner, M.S. Ed. Fiona KL Vivar, M.S. Ed.
1045AM – 1100AM.	Break.
1100AM – Noon.	Education Session 3: Education & Continuing Education Post High School. Education and Continuing Education Post High School Presentation (PDF). Speakers: Shana Payne, M.A. Lisa Stoner-Torbert, M.A. Jonathan Wickert, Ed.D.
Noon – 1215PM.	Break.
1215PM – 1245PM.	State Council for Persons with Disabilities Annual Awards Presentation.
1245PM – 115PM.	Closing Remarks: Getting Involved: Join Your Peers & Allies. Kristin Harvey. Emmanuel Jenkins. Davon Rollins.
130PM – 230PM.	Sponsor Meet & Greets

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