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Breakout Sessions

• Dr. Shae Dotson and Rich Frettoloso (Therap)-Utilizing Charting the Life Course and Therap to Achieve Your Good Life

• Dr. Eliza Belle (ADMH)- Dual Diagnosis

• Dr. Belle and Team- BPRC Panel discussion, Q&A 

• Nicole Jorwic- HCBS Q&A

• The Arc of Madison County- Transitioning from Facility Day to Community Day

• Nicole Watkins (ADAP)-  Everything You Need To Know About Voting With A Disability (hands-on experience with an actual voting machine!)

• Niles Valentine (ADMH)- In-person Meet & Greet for Self-Advocates

• Courtney Kelly-Chapman (CQL)- Choosing How you view your World, It's Your Choice. Choose a New Way. Choose Wisely. 

• Kim Myers, April Dickman (ADAP)- Rep Payee Program Review​

• Dr. Amber Clarke-Brown (ADPH)- Building Inclusivity in Patient Care through Disability Education

• Betsy Hopson- UAB's STEP Program & Supported Decision Making

• Shandra Hartly (ADAP)- Demystifying Medicaid Waivers 

• Katrina Wellborn- (Alabama Parent Education Center)- Special Education Transition; Planning for a Full Life

• Gian Carattini- (Alabama Parent Education Center)- IEP Overview

• ASPA presents a Legislative Panel with Rep. Rex Reynolds, Rep. Hulsey & Sen. Clyde Chambless (Legislative Updates and Q&A)

• Katrina Wellborn- Special Education Transition: Planning for a Full Life

• Cellestine Walker (ADMH)- HCBS Modification Training

• Grayson Schemer (ADMH)- HRC Training

• Grayson Schemer (ADMH)- Incident Prevention & Management System Overview, Investigation of Serious Incidents

• Monica Abron- (Alabama Medicaid)- HCBS Final Access Rule

• Anita Kelley- ABLE Accounts

• Jennifer & Erin McInerney- Alternatives to Guardianship

• Nathan Farris (ADMH)- Benefits of Benefits Counseling

• Beth Zaiontz (Triumph Services)- Holistic Approach to serving individuals with autism and other disabilities

• LeAnna Feely (UCP-West Alabama)- Employment: Abilities, rather than a focus on labels

• Assistive Technology:

• • “Enabling Technology and Remote Supports” (Suzanne and Melissa with Safe in Home)

  • “Bridging Communities: The Impact of Adaptative Recreation on Social Connectedness” (Kathy & Hank Poore, Ashley Ferry with The Hank Poore Foundation)

  • “Let’s Chat” (Tiffani Powell- Tobii Dynavox)

  • “Virtual Programming for People with IDD” (Daniel Caridi with Kibu)

  • “Life Experience with Assistive Technology: panel” (Derek Greer, AMDH (facilitator)- Success Stories, Families who use Assistive Technology)