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2008 Information & Resource Conference
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A free conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals that work with them, and the community at large. |
★ Saturday, April 05, 2008 9:00 am - 2:30 pm ★
★ John O'Connell High School, 2355 Folsom St. San Francisco, CA ★
This year we are offering the following morning and afternoon workshops:
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Morning Workshops
10:00 - 11:45 AM |
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| Assistive Technology Workshop (A1) |
Michele Bishop ATP and Cassie Sementelli CCC-SLP
Learn about Assistive Technology and resources that can help your child with communication and/or academic development.
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| CAC- Self Advocacy (A2) |
Rachel Norton, Parent and Katy Franklin, Parent
This workshop is designed to inform parents about the role of the CAC and how members can influence the Special Education system through self-advocacy.
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| Addressing Suspensions and Expulsions through the IEP (A3) |
Stephen Rosenbaum, Staff Attorney PAI / Disability Rights California and Lecturer in Law, UC Berkeley
An expert in disability law and advocacy will provide information on how to develop a behavior plan through the IEP process. The presenter will use the principles of a behavior plan to guide parents through implementation of strategies to avoid expulsion and suspension.
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| Alternative Therapies Panel (A4) |
Liza Paap MT-BC, Community Music Center; Juliet Cassel , Director Halleck Creek Riding Club; Jennifer Jones PT, MS, DPT Movement Discoveries.
This panel of professionals will present parents with alternatives to traditionally prescribed therapy models. Panelists will explain how their programs work and who qualifies.
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| Limited Conservatorship: Part 1 (A5) |
Stephen W. Dale, Attorney-at-Law, Dale Law Firm
A Limited Conservatorship is designed as a protective proceeding for those individuals whose developmental disability impairs their ability to care for themselves or their property, but is not severe enough to require a full conservatorship. A Limited Conservatorship encourages the maximum self-reliance and independence of the individual, by giving the conservator powers only over specific activities. Attend this workshop and learn more about this important option for families of children and adults with developmental disabilities.
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| 0-5 Assessment Panel (A6) |
Pamela Macy, M.A. SLP, M.Ed. Supervisor –Designated Instructional Services and Pre-School Intake Unit, Special Education Department San Francisco Unified School District; Dr. Luis Perez , Psy.D., Assistant Clinical Professor, Supervising Psychologist Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Center; Michele Bennett, LCSW, Assistant Chief Early Start Services, Golden Gate Regional Center
Come hear about assessment options and resources for children ages 5 and under in San Francisco. Learn how three different agencies approach assessing and identifying children who have suspected health and/or educational needs.
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| Understanding Behavior (A7) |
Due to space limitations, attendance to this workshop is closed.
Frank Marone, Ph.D., BCBA, MFT, B*E*T*A: Behavior Education Training Associates
Applied Behavior Analysis is the science that helps us understand why behavior happens, both in general and specifically related to your child. Fortunately, the major causes of behavior are external, and thus subject to your direct control. The workshop presenter will discuss underlying concepts and specific aspects that will allow you to better determine why children do the things they do. This is a companion workshop to the afternoon session about remedying behavioral difficulties at home.
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| Transition Age Resources and Keys to Success (A8) |
Dale Dutton, Parent and Consultant, D3 Associates
Listen to this parent/professional’s presentation on resources available to our transition age youth in the community and strategies on how to access these resources with success.
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| Inclusive Recreation and Leisure (A9) |
Alison Stewart, M.A. Special Needs Inclusion Project (SNIP)
Explore recreation options at home and in the community.
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Afternoon Workshops
12:45 - 2:30 PM |
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| Due Process (B2) |
Joseph Feldman, Executive Director Community Alliance for Special Education
This workshop focuses specifically on one of the procedural safeguard options through IDEA. The facilitator will educate parents on what Due Process is and how to effectively prepare for it.
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| Alternative Dispute Resolution (B3) |
David Wax, Ed.D, Director of Special Education Local Plan Area; Carol Kocivar, Ombudsperson, San Francisco Unified School District
Join the Director of SELPA and Ombudsperson to talk about alternatives available to parents when it comes to settling a dispute with the San Francisco Unified School District.
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| Sibling Panel (B4) |
Mark Palcanis, LCSW, Sibling, Golden Gate Regional Center; Juliet Esperanza, Sibling, Golden Gate Regional Center; Kristina Hew,Sibling, Pre-School Teacher
Panelists will share their experiences as siblings of individuals with special needs.
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| Transition to Pre-School Panel (B5) |
Dr. Alise Paillard, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Special Education San Francisco State University ; Nancy B. Robinson, Program Director, Communication Disorders Programs, San Francisco State University
The goal of this workshop is to guide parents of young children through the process of transitioning out of Early Intervention services and into Pre-School and related services.
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| PART 2: Special Needs Trust (B6) |
Stephen W. Dale, Attorney-at-Law, Dale Law Firm
Come to part 2 of this financial planning series. What do you need to know in order to plan for your child’s future? Workshop attendees will receive information on Special Needs Trusts.
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| Transition to Adult Services Panel (B7) |
Judith Doane, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Department of Rehabilitation; Martha Acacio, Community Behavioral Health; Paul Ogilvie, Golden Gate Regional Center; Robin Lewis, San Francisco Unified School District; Kevin Hickey, Jewish Vocational Services; Amy Joseph, Consumer
Representatives from various community agencies that provide services to young adults and adults with disabilities will provide an overview of their transition programs, including information on eligibility criteria and how to access services for youth ages 14 to 24.
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| Making College a Real Option for Young Adults with Disabilities (B8) |
Dr. John Wilde, City College of San Francisco
Learn from Dr. Wilde what college programs are available in the community for individuals with disabilities and how to access services to help make attending college a positive experience.
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| Infant Massage (B9) |
Mindy Zlotnick, Vendor with GGRC, Touch Communication
Come and learn about the benefits of Infant Massage and get “how to” tips through direct demonstration and viewing a new DVD.
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| PART 2: Ain’t Misbehavin’: Home-based Positive Behavior Intervention (B10) |
Due to space limitations, attendance to this workshop is closed.
Frank Marone, Ph.D., BCBA, MFT, B*E*T*A: Behavior Education Training Associates
(Attending the companion morning session Understanding Behavior is strongly recommended to make this workshop the most useful.) Parent skills and strategies for promoting behavior improvement at home, using strictly positive means, will be discussed.
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