Piecing it Together - The Arc of Spokane

FAMILY SUPPORT
CONFERENCE 2013
7th Annual Conference For People with
Disabilities, their Families, Educators
and Professionals
Piecing it Together :
One Resource at a Time
Friday—March 29, 2013
8:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Key Note Speaker:
Spokane Community College Lair
1810 N. Greene St,
Spokane WA
Gabe Murfitt
Entrance
Lair
Greene St.
Gabe Murfitt is an
inspiring speaker who
challenges his audiences
to live with courage in the
face of life's greatest adversities.
Born with three-inch arms and
standing a little over three-feet high,
Gabe lives out his message,
courageously sharing his experiences
and reaching deep into the hearts of
those who hear him speak.
His uplifting story has been featured
on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good
Morning America, and local news stations. For more information, visit his
website: www.gabeshope.org
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Parking
Mission Ave.
The Lair is in building 6 on the SCC Campus.
Closest parking is in lot P-1
Parking is $2.00, Cash Only.
Exact Change Required.
Held in Conjunction with the
Annual Spokane County’s
Spring Resource Fair
FAMILY SUPPORT CONFERENCE
Friday—March 29, 2013
8:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8am
Morning Breakout Choices
Behavior Part 1—Dana Stevens, Ph.C, BCBA
Many children with disabilities demonstrate behaviors that
many families and service providers find challenging.
Topic will cover basic principles of Positive Behavior
Support strategies.
“You Can Work!” Addressing the Fears about Loss of
Social Security Cash & Medical Benefits—
Cathy Sacco
Learn the basics around Social Security and Medical
Benefits and the work incentives you may utilize when
pursuing your career goals. While many people have fears
around pursuing employment when they are on these
public benefits, there are work incentives that you can
utilize to gain employment. Hear from individuals and
their families regarding their stories of employment and
benefits and review a few employment scenarios from our
community.
Assistive Technology for Reading, Writing, &
Having Fun!—John Gale, RN, ATP
John will talk about and demonstrate a variety of
technological tools that can be used to help kids with
disabilities communicate at home, school and in the
community. Parents will be able to try out the different
types of assistive technology devices discussed.
Informing Families Building Trust—Where to Turn,
What to Do —Darci Ladwig
Good information is the key to preparing for the many
transitions in your child's life. Informing Families Building
Trust is committed to providing you with trusted, reliable
information. Workshop attendees will learn how to plan for,
and successfully move through each milestone.
Spokane County Resource Fair:
Come and meet your community service
providers for employment, residential, government and more!
Open from 10-1pm
Afternoon Breakout Choices
Behavior Part 2—Dana Stevens, Ph.C, BCBA
To effectively address challenging behaviors, it is crucial
that teams work together to find solutions that really
work for all members. Strategies will be presented so that
children can be successful in multiple environments.
Managed Healthcare—Lauren Warrick
Lauren Warrick is one of AmeriGroup’s Community
Outreach Representative and she will be available to share
information and answer questions you may have
regarding state program benefits. AmeriGroup is one of
the new Managed Care Plans for Medicaid and SSI in the
State of Washington. Come and hear about the recent
changes in Medicaid and learn about what AmeriGroup is
doing in our local community.
Spokane Guardianship Monitoring Program—
Ana Kemmerer
This class will go over how the program started, the different types of guardianship (person, estate or both), the
reasons you might need guardianship, some alternatives
to guardianship, and one mom’s journey. This class will
also focus on the trainings that are required, the annual
reports required and more.
Father’s Network with Gabe & Steve Murfitt
Join with other dads to discuss the challenges and joys of
being the father of a child with a chronic health concern
and/or a disability. Topics to include responding to daily
challenges, celebrating children and family, and
connecting with other great dads.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Deadline to Register
Lunch is included in the registration fee.
March 20
For more
information
call Suzette Wilson
at 509-328-6326
Before March 20th
Parking is $2.00.
Cash Only!!
Exact change required.
Mail or FAX Registration to:
Family Support Conference,
The Arc of Spokane
320 E 3rd Ave, Spokane, WA 99202
Fax: (509) 328-6342
Register by phone at:
(509) 328-6326 Ext. 8319
OUR SPONSORS
Additional brochures can be
downloaded at:
www.arc-spokane.org
**Registration confirmation will be emailed so
please provide legible & valid email information.
If you do not have access to email you may call
24 hours prior to the event to confirm your
registration.
Special Accommodations: The conference
site is ADA accessible. If you need an ASL
interpreter please contact Theresa Fears at
509-328-6326 by March 1st.
Scholarship/Childcare Assistance:
For information please contact Roz Bethmann
at 509-328-6326 by March 15th.
Foster Care—Hours available!
Teachers—Clock hours available!
Spokane County Parent Coalition
Division of Developmental Disabilities
REGISTRATION FORM
STEP 1—Registrant(s) Information
Registrant One:
Registrant Two:
Name: _____________________________
Name: _____________________________
Address:____________________________
Address:____________________________
City/State/Zip:_______________________
City/State/Zip:_______________________
Day Phone:__________________________
Day Phone:__________________________
Email:______________________________
Email:______________________________
Vegetarian Lunch: Yes/No
Vegetarian Lunch: Yes/No
Parent: Yes/No
Professional: Yes/No
Parent: Yes/No
Professional: Yes/No
Advocate: Yes/No
Other: Yes/No
Advocate: Yes/No
Other: Yes/No
STEP 2—Pick Your Breakout Choices
Registrant One:
Registrant Two:
Breakout Choices
Breakout Choices
AM Breakout Choice:
__ Behavior Part 1
__ Assistive Tech
__ You Can Work!
__ Informing Families
PM Breakout Choice:
__ Behavior Part 2
__ Managed Healthcare
__ Guardianship Monitoring
__ Father’s Network
AM Breakout Choice:
__ Behavior Part 1
__ Assistive Tech
__ You Can Work!
__ Informing Families
STEP 3—Payment Information
Enclosed is:
$20 for One Registrant
PM Breakout Choice:
__ Behavior Part 2
__ Managed Healthcare
__ Guardianship Monitoring
__ Father’s Network
Deadline
to Register
March 20
$30 for Two Registrants
Payment Type:
Check (payable to The Arc of Spokane)
Credit Card (Fill out information requested below)
Credit Card Information:
Visa
MasterCard
Name on Card: _______________________________
Account No.: _________________________________
Expiration Date: ____/___/____
CCV # ______
(3 Digit Security Code on back of card)
Mail or FAX
Registration to:
Family Support Conference,
The Arc of Spokane
320 E 3rd Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
Fax: (509) 328-6342