EveryDay Lives 2022 Conference

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2022 Conference Schedule

Overview

The Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs invites you to attend the Everyday Lives 2022 Virtual Conference! This year’s event brings together ODP's annual conference lineup under a single month-long event and offers two additional Everyday Lives recommendation tracks. 


Sessions are open to all. Each conference track offers sessions for individuals & families and professionals. Sessions conducted by self-advocates for self-advocates are available throughout. 

Conference Program

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Communication & Connection

May 17, 2022  | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM 

· 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)

Community of Practice for Supporting Families Regional Collaborative Summit – DAY 1

May 24, 2022  | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

· 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!

Community of Practice for Supporting Families Regional Collaborative Summit – DAY 2

May 25, 2022  | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

· 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!

Supportive Technology

June 1 , 2022  | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

· 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

Dual Diagnosis – DAY 1: Transforming Whole Person Supports Through System Partnerships

June 8 , 2022  | 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

·  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

Dual Diagnosis – DAY 2: Transforming Whole Person Supports Through System Partnerships

June 9 , 2022  | 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM

· 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

Employment

June 16 , 2022  | 9:00 AM – 4:00PM

· 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

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