48th Annual Philadelphia Regional Conference on Developmental Disabilities
About this Event
KEYNOTE ADDRESS – Miniority Leader Kendra Brooks, Councilmember At-Large for the City of Philadelphia
Councilmember Brooks has worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, a recreational therapist for people with traumatic brain injuries, and a Program Director at Easter Seals, where she oversaw programming for people with disabilities. In the wake of the M**der of Walter Wallace, she fought for and won historic funding for mobile crisis teams, who are trained to respond appropriately when a person with disabilities is experiencing a mental health crisis. As Chair of City Council's Committee for People with Disabilities, she introduced legislation to make the Office for People with Disabilities permanent and held a hearing on accessibility for the major events of the nation's 250th anniversary this year.. Each year, her office hosts the Autism Playdate at Smith Memorial Playground and takes an active role in citywide Disability Pride celebrations. As the mother of a child with a disability and a longtime parent organizer, she has partnered with Public Interest Law Center to host workshops for families to understand the rights of students with disabilities. She also partnered with Lift Every Voice, a parent-led advocacy organization, on a campaign that resulted in the School Districts first ever student wellness policy, guaranteeing recess, bathroom breaks, and movement breaks for young children.
Agenda
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Session I
Info: Workshop # 1 -Disability: Part of the Equity Equation. "Transition to employment foir youth with disabilities/Chronic Illness
Session I
Info: Workshop #2 - Working While Sick and Neurodivergent: Neurodivergence, Chronic Illness, and the Hidden Costs of Staying in Work and School
Session I
Info: Workshop #3 - Dual Diagnosis in Real Life: Lived Experience, Family Perspectives, and Adapted Treatment
Session I
Info: Workshop # 4 - Compassion in Action Next Steps: Behavioral Health Support and the Transition to Adult Services
🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:00 PM
Session II
Info: Workshop # 5 - Building Better Bridges: Unlocking Concrete Support Through Strong Relationships & Support Systems
Session II
Info: Workshop # 6 - Beyond the Therapy Room: How Caregiver Partnership Creates Inclusive Futures for Children with Autism
Session II
Info: Workshop #7 -Identifying and Funding Assistive Technology
Session II
Info: Workshop # 8 - In Motion, In Community - Increasing Community Engagement and Learning About Healthy Lifestyles for People with IDD/A
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Session III
Info: Workshop # 9 - Transitioning to Adulthood: Disability Services
Session III
Info: Workshop # 10 -Beyond the IEP: Practical Strategies for Families Supporting the Transition to Adulthood for Youth with Disabilities and Special Healthcare Needs
Session III
Info: Workshop # 11 - My Money Journey
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🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session #2
Workshop #6
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Session # 1
Info: Workshop # 1 - Friendship: Building a Good Life
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 7.18 to USD 75.00
