2022 Conference Schedule

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· Listen Up: The Many Ways We Communicate 

Wendy Ross MD, Director, Center for Autism and Neurodiversity, Jefferson University     

· Standing Where Trauma and Communication Intersect 

Emily Burger, Special Populations Professional, ODP 

Lori Milcic, Deaf Services Coordinator, ODP    

· Accessibility in the Arts  

Charlie Miller, Deputy Director, Art-Reach     

· Communication and Language Development: The Critical Role of Relationships  

Robert Gallen, PhD, IMH-E Founding President, PA Association for Infant Mental Health    

· Panel: Meaningful Communication in My Everyday Life 

Alexa Brill, Brittany & Anita Wright, Joe Chandler, Joshua Harper, William Brewer, Oscar Drummond, Thalia Dafermos of Self-Advocates United as 1 (SAU1)

· Welcome: Exploring the What and How  

Candida Walton, Supporting Families Statewide Initiative Director, ODP  

Kelly Arnold,  Central Region Co-Lead for Supporting Families    

· Back to Basics – What are we supposed to be doing as a collaborative? 

Catherine Traini, Program Supervisor, ODP 

Nancy Armstrong, Western Region Co-Lead for Supporting Families  

Diana Smaglik, Program Manager, PA Family Network    

· One Slide Celebration   

PA Regional Collaboratives  

Lunch Networking Session    

· Star Power Workshop 

PA Family Network    

· Help for Those Experiencing Anxious Moments 

Vision for Equality    

· Some Simple Ways to Enjoy the Day  

Vision for Equality    

Plus, self-advocate and family personal stories throughout the day!

· Welcome: Finding the Balance – Services & Supports  

Diana Smaglik, Program Manager, PA Family Network  

Christine Breakstone,  Western Regional Coordinator, Self-Advocates United as 1    

· How are you using your Life Course Trajectories?  

Kelly Arnold,  Central Region Co-Lead for Supporting Families  

Francine Hogan,  Director, PA Family Network    

· One Slide Celebration   

PA Regional Collaboratives    

Lunch Networking Session    

· Star Power Workshop 

PA Family Network    

· Determining what Families Need: Considerations and Best Practices for Survey Development 

Amy Alford, M.Ed., BCBA Senior Clinical Consultant, ODP 

Heidi Arva Program Specialist, ODP    

· Closing 

Candida Walton 

Supporting Families Statewide Initiative Director, ODP

Plus, self-advocate and family personal stories throughout the day!

· Accessibility & Inclusive Design:  Collaboration, Partnership, Innovation

Tom Wlodkowski VP, Accessibility, Comcast Cable

Eve Hyppolite, Comcast Product Experience Engineer    

· Increasing Independence Through Technology  

Nathan Gerhard, Associate Executive Director, Keystone Human Services    

· An Everyday Life with Remote Supports  

Emily and Stacey with technology provider SafeInHome   

· Enhancing Quality of Life with Person-Centered Cognitive Technologies 

Dan Davies, Founder & President, AbleLink    

· An Everyday Life with Assistive Technology 

Keri McKenna, Self-Advocate  

· Remote Supports – Opportunities for Safety and Independence  

Don Shirley, President, SafeInHome

·  Trauma-informed Supports for Transition-aged Youth with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities 

Dan Baker, Ph.D., NADD-CC, CCEP, Minnesota Dept. of Human Services

· Lessons from TRAIN: Increasing Capacity to Serve  Neurodiverse Trauma 

Michael Murray, MD,  Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey Medical Center

Jessica Bonatakis, PsyD , Penn State College of Medicine 

· Reset from Burnout  

Veirdre Jackson, Ed.D  CEO/Founder of Living Strong Consulting LLC    

· Let's Talk:  All About Mental Health Concerns  

Self-Advocates United as 1    

· Art Therapy  

Sahra Riccardi, MA, ATR-BC, LPC  Embodied Expressions Therapy    

· The START Model  

Brenda Bulkoski, M. Ed.   Deputy Director, Office of Developmental Supports, Allegheny County DHS  

Denise Macerelli,  LSW, ACSW  Deputy Director, Office of Behavioral Health,  Allegheny County DHS 

· Today’s ABA  

Anthony Cammilleri,  Ph.D., BCBA-D, LABA, Senior Consultant/Director of Education FTF Behavioral Consulting

· Traumatized Children with Developmental Disabilities: Understanding and Addressing the Needs of a Vulnerable Population 

Daniel Hoover, Ph.D.,  Kennedy Krieger Institute    

· Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Effects on Physical and Behavioral Health  

Robin VanEerden, MS, LPC, NADD-DDS, CC,   Clinical Director IDD Services, Merakey    

· Trauma Informed ABA-based Programming – What We Have Learned Trying to Implement Today’s ABA  

Tim Caldwell, Ph.D., BCBA-Dl,  Behavior Interventions Inc., Director of Research and Quality Improvement    

· Be Safe and Be Social: Reducing Risk and Building Relationships  

Andrea Layton, MA, BCBA,  Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Behavior Specialist, ASERT    

· Addressing the Gaps and Overcoming the Barriers of Accessing Quality Healthcare  Francine Hogan  Director, PA Family Network at Vision for Equality  and Panel

· Self-Determined Living through Challenging Times: Resilience, Wellness, and Trauma-Informed Approaches 

Scott Michael Robertson,  Ph.D., Research Professor, Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, Syracuse University

· LifeCourse, Community, and Determination: Finding Employment and Keeping It 

Ninoska “Nikki” Nunez, Self-Advocate 

Diana Smaglik, Program Manager, PA Family Network    

· Social Security and Work:  Dispelling the Myths

Julie Barol, Temple Institute on Disabilities

· LifeCourse Paving the Way  

Darcy Elks, Family Adviser, PA Family Network  

Mary Elks, Self-Advocate    

· Job Development in a Post Pandemic World  

Corey Smith,  Senior Consultant, Griffin-Hammis Associates    

· Accessing Employment Panel  

Everett Deibler,  Learning Specialist, Accessibility and Special Programs Lehigh Carbon Community College   

Melanie Whetzel, M.A., CBIS  Job Accommodation Network, Lead Consultant, Cognitive/Neurological Team   

Susan Schonfeld,  Executive Director, Community Integrated Services