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I n t e r n a t i o n a l As s o c i a t i o n o f Re h a b i l i t a t i o n Pr o fe s s i o n a l s 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE Don’t Gamble with Your Practice… Learn How to Play Your Cards Right Bally’s Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada • November 1 - 3, 2007 Learn from your peers Discover innovative solutions Explore issues impacting your profession Register Today General Information The IARP Forensic Conference is the only educational and networking event that provides attendees with the opportunity to learn formally and informally from both vocational rehabilitation counseling and life care planning perspectives. It provides a unique opportunity to interact and network with professionals in “Don’t Gamble with Your Practice… Learn How to Play Your Cards Right” at the IARP 2007 Forensic Conference the field, as well as individuals important to our professions such as judges, attorneys and vendors. The conference offers exceptional educational opportunities and plenty of time to network with peers and exhibitors. We look forward to seeing you in November! Who Attends the Forensic Conference • Vocational Experts • Life Care Planners • Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors • Case Managers • Business Owners and Managers • Disability Managers • Rehabilitation Nurses 2 IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE About IARP International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals unites rehabilitation professionals across North America and beyond to promote the availability of effective, interdisciplinary services for persons with disabilities. Las Vegas, an ever-changing fantasy-land of a city, has The association serves a diverse membership practicing seen unbelievable expansion since it emerged from the in the fields of long-term disability and disability manage- desert 100 years ago. No other city offers the wide array ment consulting, case management and managed care, of superb dining, sophisticated shopping, spectacular forensics and expert testimony, life care planning, and entertainment, and world-class golf and tennis that Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) consulting. Las Vegas does. IARP supports professional growth of its 2,500 Attracting more than 30 million travelers each year, members by providing professional competency Las Vegas has fine-tuned the art of customer service. standards, continuing education programs, networking Extend your stay to enjoy this city that epitomizes the opportunities, and group-discounted packages of quintessential American entertainment experience. You professional benefits. The association fosters will be dazzled by Vegas. To help plan your trip visit rehabilitation research and management innovation http://www.vegasfreedom.com/. through national conferences and the publication of peer-reviewed articles in the RehabPro and the Journal of Life Care Planning, its quarterly journals. IARP strives to shape public policy favorable to private-sector rehabilitation by working closely with other professional associations, government, and industry. Why Attend? Enhance your skills and grow professionally at the IARP Forensic Conference. Acquire the information you need to know today, ideas you can implement tomorrow and the latest on what is shaping the future of forensic life care plans and vocational analysis, direct from recognized leaders during specialized workshops and breakout sessions. Awaken new perspectives, collect new ideas and be inspired through special presentations and roundtable discussions at our general sessions. Build your own personal network with well known rehabilitation professionals in our field and contribute to an information exchange, from informal discussions to evening social events. Discover the newest products, services and innovative solutions in the conference’s exhibit hall. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet face-to-face with vendors. Earn CEUs towards the following certifications: ARN, CRC, CDMS, CCM, ABVE, CLCP, and CVE. Application has been made for a total of 21.0 CEU’s by attending the full day pre-con (7.5) and the conference sessions (13.5). IARP is working on an additional 1 to 2 units from exhibitors and poster presentations. IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE 3 Welcome Dear Fellow Rehabilitation Professional: IARP Forensic Conference Committee Ann Wallace, Forensic Section Chair Trudy Koslow, IARP Conference Chair B y now you have heard how much information is shared by colleagues who attend the Forensic Conference. Experience it yourself! If you want to be successful as a forensic vocational expert and/or life care planner, you need to be in attendance at your Lisa Clapp professional conference. You need to be in Las Vegas with your professional network of peers and ask your Mariann Cosby questions directly: Which LCP software do you prefer? How do you bill for out of state travel? How is the MSA Gerald Davis side of your practice going; I wonder if I should learn to do them? Who do you recommend for research Steve Duchesne assistance? Can you show me how to use PC Economist? The information shared networking at breaks Paulette Freeman and meals is priceless. The professional relationships developed are carried back to your office, to be called on Angela Heitzman again via the Listserv or by phone as clinical and practice questions arise during the year. You’re going to throw Deborah Holmes some money on the table by attending the conference, but you’ll get it back and then some. Kent Jayne You know the vibes you pick up in Vegas — viewing a Cloie Johnson waterfall-light show or pirates walking along the strip, hiking in Red Rock, enjoying to Mamma Mia!, or throwing John Meltzer dice at the craps table. Well, you will pick up professional vibes when you attend the Forensic Conference. There is Kathy Mundy power in meeting personally. And there is excitement via the number of professional speakers we have invited Barbara Nelson Ann T. Neulicht Robert Paré Brian Preston Susan Riddick-Grisham Steve Shedlin Lynne Tracy Dana Weldon 4 IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE this year, to educate, inspire and entertain us and help earning capacity evaluations. Concurrent sessions cover us sharpen our forensic skills: Richard Pimentel, labor market surveys; jobs with sit/stand options; visual whose life story has been made into a motion picture, impairments; orthopedic procedures and cerebral palsy. Music Within; Healthcare Defense Attorney William The peer speakers are devoting considerable time to Ginsburg, who represented Monica Lewinsky in Paula assembling data, resources and handouts that are Jones v. William Jefferson Clinton; Forensic Psychologist “must have” for experts in our fields. Gordon Blush and Economist Barry Ben-Zion, Professor Emeritus, both renowned speakers. The stature of our conference has been validated by Chief Judge Frank Cristaudo, who accepted our invitation to Your 2007 Forensic Conference Committee listened to come from Washington, D.C. and bring us up to date on your feedback from last year. The roundtable session the vocational expert process in the Social Security on Saturday will provide more peer interaction and Administration. Disability benefits are a consideration in collaboration. Poster presentations will introduce you to all of our case work, so whether or not you practice as a new presenters and additional topics. New vendors will SSVE, you will benefit from being current on benefit help you do your job. determination. The Forensic Conference Committee always strives We can’t wait to see all of you! Really, if you can only to bring you cutting edge topics. This year we included attend one conference this Fall, this is the one! IARP is how to handle electronic communication THE not-for-profit professional association representing and data storage; and a discussion comparing each both vocational experts and life care planners. Right certification that exists for VEs and LCPs and the now, today, cross off a couple of days on your accrediting bodies. We tackle the discussion of core November calendar, call Bally’s for your great room rate, practice areas as we continue to move toward and fill out your registration form. You deserve this and standards of practice. The LCP pre conference session we want to see you! covers costing medical services using a standardized process; followed by suggested methodology and Fondly, defense for a reliable LCP, including assistive technology. Ann Wallace, The vocational pre con is devoted to every aspect of Forensic Section Chair IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE 5 Program Schedule Schedule-At-A-Glance Thursday, November 1, 2007 Pre-Conference Workshops 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . .Registration Desk Open 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. . . . . . . .Morning Workshops 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . .Afternoon Workshops 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .Exhibitor Move-in 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. . . . . . . . .Special Joint Session Workshop: Legal & Ethical Issues in Vocational Consulting and LCP 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. . . . . . . . .Exhibitor Meeting Friday, November 2, 2007 Saturday, November 3, 2007 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. . . . . . . . .Registration Desk Open 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. . . . . . . . .Registration Desk Open 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. . . . . . . . .Continental Breakfast in 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. . . . . . . . .Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . .General Session: Music Within 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. . . . . . .Refreshment Exhibit Hall 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. . . . . . . .General Session: “Professional and Expert” Testimony: Break/Poster Viewing Ethics and in Exhibit Hall Communication Issues 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. . . . . . .General Session: The Alphabet Soup of Credentialing 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . .Lunch in Exhibit Hall 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. . . . . . .Refreshment Break/Poster Viewing in Exhibit Hall 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. . . . . . .General Session: Know 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .Concurrent Sessions When To Hold ‘Em: 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. . . . . . . . .Refreshment A Roundtable Break/Poster Viewing in Exhibit Hall Discussion 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . .Lunch on your Own — 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .Concurrent Sessions Final Exhibit Hall 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . .General Session: Session Enhancing the Voc 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .Concurrent Sessions and LCP Expert’s 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. . . . . . . . .Refreshment Break Effectiveness in 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .General Session: Litigation — Working Safeguarding with the Forensic Confidentiality: Best Economist Practices for Electronic 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. . . . . . . . .Evening Reception with Exhibitors Communication and Data Storage 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. . . . . . . . .CEU Tally Desk 6 IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE Thursday, November 1, 2007 Pre-Conference Program M aximize your IARP Forensic Conference experience by coming in early to Las Vegas and attending the pre-conference workshops on Thursday. Pre-conference sessions have always been a highlight of the Forensic Conference, and this year is no exception. We’ve lined up some of the top experts in rehabilitation to come early to Vegas and provide the extended training our members have asked for. You don’t want to miss these learning opportunities-or the chance to “spend” an extra night in Vegas! Please note that pre-registration is required for all Thursday pre-conference sessions. Life-Care Planning Track Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reliable Costing for Medical Services Using Standardized Process Reliability, Research & Rules: Life Care Planning & Daubert Determining a reliable range of costs for specific medical This is a “how-to” workshop for life care planners with services can be a challenge for the life care planner. The the underlying themes of reliability and research. goal of the seminar will be for attendees to develop Dr. Penelope Caragonne will address data collection, research skills in determining a reasonable range of methodology, standards, research, references and cost costs for any given medical procedure. As a part of this tools. Special focus will be given to attendant care and process, attendees will become cognizant of the data case management services. Keith Sofka will continue elements required and classification systems available the “how-to” theme while giving a framework for identi- to reliably research medical costs. This workshop will fying needs for assistive technology; how to research focus on the following classification systems: CPT and compare types of technology for a life care plan; codes, ICD 9 CM codes, and HCPCS codes. A unique and how to develop, justify and present recommenda- “step-by-step” process will be utilized to train life care tions for housing access. Dr. David Stein will round out planners in a systematic costing method. Also, the the afternoon with his discussion on Daubert: “What workshop will provide a description of how the cost for You Need/Ought/Should Know in Developing, Presenting a service may be affected by the location where the and Defending LCPs.” This will not be a listing of cases, service is rendered, such as the physician’s office, but rather a practical application of how Daubert affects Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC), Outpatient Surgery the way planners research, develop and defend life care Center in a hospital, and Inpatient Surgical Center of a plans and vocational reports. It will focus on how Federal hospital. The utilization of insurance forms such as Rules 702, 703, 403 and others govern the presentation HCFA 1500, CMS 1500, and UB 92 will be discussed to and defense of an entire LCP, its contents and the basis illustrate how prior medical claims can help determine for the contents, (i.e. peer reviewed documentation and costs for services. Sources of fee data, both free and using the established LCP practice guidelines to meet fee-based databases, will be demonstrated and the reliability standard of Daubert). All attendees will described. Attendees will be shown how to locate these receive a “Life Care Planning Tool Box” with forms, databases. Their pros and cons will be addressed. Life references, sample reports and other information care planners will come away from this seminar with covered in the session. new tools and greater skill in estimating costs for care, procedures and equipment. Presented by: Penelope Caragonne, PhD, President, Caragonne and Associates, LLC; Kevin Sofka, ATP, Rehabilitation Engineer, Presented by: Randall Thomas, PhD, CRC, President, National Caragonne and Associates, LLC; David B. Stein, PhD, CRC, CLCP, Center for Life Care Planning Inc., and TecSolutions, Inc. CDMS, ABVE-D, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Life Care Planner, Vocational Consulting Group, Inc. IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE 7 Thursday, November 1, 2007 Vocational Expert Track Morning session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Part 1: Earning Capacity Data, Methodology and Thinking Outside the Box Part 2: Earning Capacity Data, Methodology and Thinking Outside the Box Vocational experts routinely assess wage earning capacity The afternoon session will move from the general utilizing state and federal data-but where does that data discussion of data used to describe earning capacity to come from? How was it gathered? What was its original the specific application of that data to actual cases. intent and purpose? How can it be applied or used “Thinking Outside the Box” — Presenters will facilitate today? An overview of methodologies will be addressed discussion of the use of the data and resources in and the data itself will be demystified, so that the VE developing earning capacity assessments for cases will feel confident in supporting these sources in reports involving children, individuals who have been abused, and on the witness stand. Understanding and differenti- those with psychiatric disabilities, upper extremity ating the various government and private sources of injuries, cognitive injuries, wrongful death cases, self- data used in vocational and economic evaluation will be employment situations and those whose wages are discussed, as will controversial data sources and uses based on commission. Unique strategies implemented of data. Attendees will understand state and local labor in these cases will be addressed. market sources, how to use them and their application to the individual client. An all-star cast has been assembled to bring a lively day of learning on the issues of earning capacity! Presented by: John D. Fountaine, MA, CRC, CCM, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Case Manager, OSC Vocational Systems, Inc.; Gale Gibson, President, VERTEK, Inc.; Kent Arnold Jayne, MA, MBA, CLCP, CRC, ABVE Diplomate, CCM, President, Worklife Resources, Inc.; Cloie B. Johnson, MEd, ABVE, CCM, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and Case Manager, OSC Vocational Systems, Inc.; Judith Parker, MEd, CDMS, ABVE-D, CLCP, Vocational Counselor, OSC Vocational Systems Inc.; Enrique Vega, MS, CRC, Choices Vocational Rehabilitation. Life-Care Planning and Vocational Expert Track Joint Session 4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Legal & Ethical Issues in Vocational Consulting and LCP Over the last few years, Roger Weed and Tim Field have been tracking legal cases involving vocational issues and life care planning issues. Previous presentations have been mostly descriptive in terms of what happened in court and have discussed the implications of the courts’ decisions. This presentation will focus on a few cases in each area (four or six total). Each case will address a mistake or error made by some party involved in the case and relate that situation to the appropriate ethical standard. The audience will be engaged in an interactive process to suggest alternative solutions or methods in which the cases or conflicts could have been handled. A lively discussion is promised. Presented by: Timothy F. Field, PhD, President/Co-Owner, Elliott & Fitzpatrick, Inc.; Roger Weed, PhD, LPC, CLCP, CRC, CDMS, CCM, FNRCA, FIALCP, Professor and Graduate Rehabilitation Counseling Coordinator, Georgia State University 8 IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE Friday, November 2, 2007 Breakfast with Exhibitors Lunch / Poster Viewing in Exhibit Hall 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Keynote/General Session Concurrent Sessions 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Music Within Life-Care Planning Track Long Term Planning for Individuals with Visual Impairments Richard Pimentel offers a powerful keynote presentation on how we all have the ability to make a difference by tapping into the qualities of leadership in each of us. By Visual impairments create mobility issues but highlighting his life story, captured in the major motion frequently hamper other areas of development such picture, Music Within, he focuses on leadership, not by as cognition, language, social development and learning what we know, but rather by whom we are and what are also delayed, sometimes permanently. Dr. Higdon we do. With every interaction we have the opportunity will address the assessment of these areas and the to inspire belief, action and change. This presentation types of technology, home modifications, services and will inspire you to tap into your music within, to make a support needed. difference and to build a legacy for the future. Presented by: Carolyn Wiles Higdon, PhD, CCC-SLP, Fellow of ASHA, Presenter: Richard Pimentel, Chair of the Department of Communicative Disorders, University of Senior Partner, Milt Wright & Associates, Inc. Mississippi, and owner of Wiles Higdon & Associates, L.L.C. Refreshment Break / Poster Viewing 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Vocational Expert Track The Use, Questioning and Testimony of Vocational Experts in the Social Security Disability Hearing Process The Alphabet Soup of Credentialing Chief Judge Cristaudo is responsible for the national 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. General Session hearing operation of the Social Security Administration. In the last decade or two we have witnessed a rise in He will provide his views on the current and future role of the variety of certifications in the rehabilitation field. VEs within the Social Security disability determination The session will provide accurate information on the process; situations when VE input may be helpful; proper multiple certifications within the field, a reasonable and and improper questioning of VEs; application of SSR 00-4p; fair discussion of all certifications and an opportunity to and the impact of the transition to the electronic folder. evaluate the adequacies of them in terms of need, relevance, procedural requirements and relatedness Presented by: The Honorable Frank Cristaudo, JD, Chief to the work of the practitioner. Administrative Law Judge, Office of Chief Administrative Law Judge, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review, Social Security Presented by: Anthony J. Choppa, MEd, CRC, CDMS, CCM, Administration Rehabilitation Counselor and Case Manager (founding partner), OSC Vocational Systems, Inc.; Timothy F. Field, PhD, President/Co- Refreshment Break / Poster Viewing Owner, Elliott & Fitzpatrick, Inc.; Roger Weed, PhD, LPC, CLCP, CRC, 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. CDMS, CCM, FNRCA, FIALCP, Professor and Graduate Rehabilitation Counseling Coordinator, Georgia State University IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE 9 Friday, November 3, 2007 Concurrent Sessions General Session 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Life-Care Planning Track Common Orthopedic Procedures for Children with Cerebral Palsy Enhancing the Voc and LCP Expert’s Effectiveness in Litigation—Working with the Forensic Economist Case managers and life care planners frequently care Presenter Barry Ben-Zion is well known for injecting for, or develop care plans for, children with orthopedic humor and personal anecdotes into his presentations. needs. The presentation will facilitate planning for the He will close Friday by providing life care planners and care of children with cerebral palsy by describing the vocational experts with a better understanding of the rationale for these procedures and specifics of the essential elements of our case analyses from an procedures including cost, length of stay, pre-operative economists perspective. He will share methods for management and post-operative rehabilitation. Life effectively communicating with the attorney, other care planners will learn when to include orthopedic experts and forensic economists. He will discuss procedures in their plans and will be better able to guidelines for improving the methodology of our work. allocate resources for the procedures. Drawing from his broad trial experience, Dr. Ben-Zion will suggest techniques for becoming a more effective Presented by: Doreen Casuto, RN, BSN, MRA, CRRN, CCM, CLCP, F- witness in the courtroom. ABDA, Owner, Rehabilitation Care Coordination; Mona Yudkoff, BSN, MPH, CRRN, CLCP, CCM, Owner, Mona Yudkoff Rehab Consultants Presented by: Barry Ben-Zion, PhD, Professor Emeritus and Consulting Forensic Economist Vocational Expert Track Labor Market Search: Utilization of Labor Market Research and Employer Sampling by Vocational Experts These presenters conducted a 2006 national survey of vocational experts regarding current techniques used to complete labor market activities and will be sharing research results for the first time. Data on the types and frequency of resources utilized for gathering lavor market information by practicing rehabilitation experts will be discussed. VEs will be able to use the results of this research to perform, validate, and testify on their Labor Market Searches. Presented by: John F. Berg, MEd, CDMS, CRC, ABVE-Diplomate, President, Vocational Consulting, Inc.; Carl Gann, MEd, CRC, CDMS, ABVE-D, CLCP, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Carl Gann and Associates, Inc.; Ann T. Neulicht PhD, CRC, CLCP, CVE, CDMS, LPC, ABVE-D, Rehabilitation Consultant, Ann T. Neulicht, PhD; Robert H. Taylor, MA, LPC, CRC, CDMS, CLCP, Director, Vocational Diagnostics, Inc. 10 IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE Welcome Reception with Exhibitors 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, November 3, 2007 Breakfast with Exhibitors General Session 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. General Session Know When to Hold ‘Em: A Roundtable Discussion 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. “Professional and Expert”Testimony: Ethics and Communication Issues We’ve brought back the popular roundtable discussions, this time as a general session. Each “roundtable” of participants will be led by a facilitator. Life care planners “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and and vocational experts alike will gain valuable practical nothing but the truth…” These are the last words information while rotating through four topics: 1) what uttered before the attorneys’ questions (and your information you should and shouldn’t include on your answers) become the conflicted journey of many truths, CV and how to defend your CV in trial or deposition; disputed facts, varied interpretations and other compo- 2) summarizing medical records in reports-how much is nents of “expert” testimony. Dr. Blush will address the enough; 3) the best resources for case law on the behavioral issues of how to effectively communicate Internet; and 4) how should files be stored, retrieved your investigative data, cover relevant legal issues (on and destroyed-what policies make sense. your terms) and “get out of town” relatively unscathed professionally and personally. Dr. Blush will do this Roundtable Coordinators: John Meltzer, MS, CRC, CDMS, LPC, VR through the use of linguistic strategies and response Counselor/Owner, Expert Vocational Consulting, LLC; Kathy Mundy, techniques that will communicate competence and MA, CRC, CCM, CDMS, CLCP, Rehab Consultant, Conrado & Co.; minimize defensiveness. Robert J. Paré, MS, LRC, CRC, CDMS, CCM, Owner/ Sr. Rehabilitation Consultant, Consultative Review & Rehabilitation; Presented by: Gordon J. Blush, EdD, Licensed Clinical/Forensic Brian Preston, BA, MS, CRC, CLCP, ABVE-D, Regional Program Psychologist, President and Owner: Private Consulting, Program Director, Learning Services. Development and Training Business, Target Productions, Inc. Break with Exhibitors and Poster Presentations Lunch on own 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE 11 Saturday, November 3, 2007 Concurrent Sessions 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Life-Care Planning Track The Jury’s View of the Life Care Planner: Five Tips on How to Stay Credible and Effective Attorney William H. Ginsburg has over 40 years of Networking and Refreshment Break practice in healthcare law and professional liability 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. defense. He has tried over 300 jury trials to verdict. With this depth and breadth of experience, he will share with General Session life care planners his five primary recommendations for 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. remaining a credible and effective expert. Mr. Ginsberg or a Chevette. Safeguarding Confidentiality: Best Practices for Electronic Communication and Data Storage Presented by: William H Ginsburg, Esq., Senior Of Counsel, As we become paperless, how do we maintain Peterson & Bradford, LLP confidentiality? How can electronic files be sent to a will address the importance of developing reasonable and fair life care plans, rather than rolling out a Cadillac referral source in the most secure form possible? Will it be expensive to develop the capacity to send (or Vocational Expert Track Empirical Validation of Performing Work with a Sit/Stand Option or Jobs Performed with One Arm receive) electronic documents? How can I store them securely? What if I use wireless internet access? How can I test my client’s competencies with the use of computers and the internet to ensure that they have sufficient knowledge to use the media and benefit How often are you asked, as a VE, to offer an opinion from its use? These and other questions involving best about jobs that provide a sit/stand option or can be practices and tools for the use of the internet and related performed one-handed? Dr. Marini and his associates technology will allow participants to move beyond will share, for the first time, results of employer opin- awareness of the need to safeguard confidentiality to ion surveys along with a detailed list of jobs, and ration- the knowledge of tools they can immediately apply in ale and justification as to how certain jobs may be their daily practices. performed with these accommodations. This session is a must for SSA VE’s. Presented by: Mary Barros-Bailey, PhD, MA, MPA, OWCP, FVE, ABVE Fellow, CDMS, CLCP, NCC, Bilingual Rehabilitation Counselor, Presented by: Irmo Marini, PhD, CRC, CLCP, FVE, Professor and Intermountain Vocational Services; Robert Barros-Bailey, MPA, Graduate Coordinator, Rehabilitation Counseling Program, Marini & CMC, Deputy City Clerk, City of Boise Associates; Rick Miller, MS, CRC, LPC, SSA Vocational Expert and Case Manager, Marini & Associates; Sarah C. Payan, BA, Graduate CEU Tally Desk Open Student in Rehabilitation Counseling/Research Asst.; Valerie J. 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rodriguez, BS, Graduate Student in Rehabilitative Counseling/Research Asst., UTPA 12 IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE Hotel and Travel Information Travel Information Bally’s Las Vegas is within minutes of McCarran International Airport and you can enjoy the renowned service of Bally’s Las Vegas the moment you step off your plane. By using our hotel check-in facility at McCarran you can check into your room and receive your room key; all before leaving the airport. The hotel’s airport check-in facility is located near Hotel Information Carousel One in the south half of the main baggage BALLY’S LAS VEGAS — (800) 634-3434 claim area, within close proximity of the exits from Forensic Conference Code: SBARP7 Terminals C and D. Elegant style. Timeless glamour. High rolling excitement. Bally’s always set the standard. When Ground Transportation you stay with us, you’ll see why Las Vegas’ best rooms Transportation to the hotel is available via shuttle. The share the same address! You’ll experience world-class cost is $7.00 per person one-way and $14.00 per person amenities and service so you can leave the pampering round-trip. You may charge this to your room upon to the professionals! check-in at the airport. For nearly 30 years, Bally’s has been the pulsating soul LOCATION: McCarran International Airport; of a neon city that refuses to sleep. With its unwavering Terminal 1 (in front of Baggage Carousel #1) service, comprehensive dining and signature style this CONTACT INFO: (800) 818-7450 jewel of the Strip has attracted high-rollers from around the world. See for yourself why Bally’s embodies the spirit of Las Vegas. Air Travel AMERICAN AIRLINES RESERVATIONS The conference will be taking place in Bally’s Skyview Online at www.aa.com Rooms, located on the 26th floor of the hotel’s North Meeting services desk at (800) 433-1790 Tower. Special IARP discount code: A11H7AM IARP has arranged special discounted airfares for Room Reservations conference attendees flying in and out of Las Vegas on IARP has arranged for a special conference rate of American Airlines (IARP discount code: A11H7AM). $159 per night rate (plus applicable taxes) at Bally’s Las Reservations can be made online at www.aa.com or by Vegas. In order to receive this special rate, call the hotel contacting American Airline’s meeting services desk at directly at (800) 634-3434 by Monday, October 1, 2007. (800) 433-1790 from anywhere in the United States or Be sure to mention that you are attending the IARP Canada. There is a separate ticketing charge of $10 for Forensic Conference and provide the agent with the tickets purchased via phone or $15 for tickets purchased meeting’s code, SBARP7, when you make your reserva- at the airport. At this time there is no ticketing fee for tion. Space is limited and IARP cannot guarantee the reservations made and ticketed on www.aa.com. room block will still be available at the cut-off date. Lowest fares depend on space availability, so book your flight early. Please note that wheelchair access and braille signage, TDD phones and alarms are available on Please note that international originating guests will request. Contact the hotel directly if you need need to call their local reservations number and provide any assistance. the agent with the IARP discount code. IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE 13 Registration Information Registration fees apply to the individual and cannot be shared among people from the same company. To qualify for the IARP member registration fees, you must be a member of IARP when you register for and attend the Forensic Conference or enclose a completed membership application with full payment. Please note that registrations for the pre-conference workshops are not included in the conference registration fee. Early-bird Registration Deadline Refund Schedule The early-bird registration deadline is September 21, On or before Sept. 24, 2007 2007. All registrations received on or before September Full refund 21, 2007 will be eligible for early-bird rates. Between Sept. 24 - Oct. 15, 2007 Full refund less $100 Registration Confirmation All registrants will receive confirmation/receipt of After Oct. 15, 2007 registration via e-mail. If you have not received written No refund confirmation from IARP, please contact the registration department at (847) 657-6964. Fax or mail refund requests to: International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals Attn: Forensic Conference Reservation Department IARP Conference Refund Policy 1926 Waukegan Road, Suite 1 • Glenview, IL 60025 USA Cancellations must be made in writing and faxed or mailed to IARP Headquarters according to the following Tel: (847) 657-6964 or (888) 427-7722 (888-IARPQaA) schedule. There are no refunds for no-shows. If you Fax: (847) 657-6963 are unable to attend the conference, you may designate a substitute to fill your spot. The registration fee will be adjusted based on the substitute’s IARP member Questions status. On-site substitutions will be assessed a $50 If you have any questions about the IARP Forensic administrative fee. Conference and registration procedures, please contact IARP Headquarters at (847) 657-6964 or Any requests for refunds of room reservations must be made directly with Bally’s Las Vegas or the hotel where you are staying. 14 IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE (888) 427-7722 (888-IARPQaA) IARP 2007 FORENSIC CONFERENCE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM “Don’t Gamble with Your Practice… Learn How to Play Your Cards Right” One form per registrant. Questions? Call (847) 657-6964 BREAKOUT SESSIONS Bally’s Las Vegas ~ Las Vegas, NV • November 1 - 3, 2007 BADGE/LIST INFORMATION (please print or type) FIRST NAME MIDDLE LAST PROFESSIONAL TITLE COMPANY ADDRESS CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE PHONE FAX E-MAIL FIRST NAME FOR BADGE DEGREE/CREDENTIALS COUNTRY Is this your first time attending the IARP Forensic Conference? Yes No How many?______ Preferred Educational Track Vocational Expert Life Care Planning Number of Years Involved in Rehabilitation___________ If you have any special needs, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ CONFERENCE REGISTRATION To qualify for the IARP member registration fees, you must be a member of IARP when you register for and attend the Forensic Conference or enclose a completed membership application with full payment. Prior to Sept. 21, 2007 After Sept. 21, 2007 IARP Individual Professional Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495 IARP Associate Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $445 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $545 Non-Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $495 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $595 Student Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $300 Retiree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $350 IARP Member One-Day Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Member One-Day Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Which Day? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guest $150 $275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $375 $425 Saturday Please indicate your interest in attending these sessions. Choose one session per time slot. The breakout sessions are included in your conference registration fee. Friday, November 2 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. LCP1: Long Term Planning for Individuals with Visual Impairments VE1: The Use, Questioning and Testimony of Vocational Experts in the Social Security Disability Hearing Process 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. LCP2: Common Orthopedic Procedures for Children with Cerebral Palsy VE2: Labor Market Search: Utilization of Labor Market Research and Employer Sampling by Vocational Experts Saturday, November 3 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. LCP3: The Jury’s View of the Life Planner: Five Tips On How to Stay Credible and Effective VE3: Empirical Validation of Performing work with a Sit/Stand Option of Jobs with One Arm PAYMENT INFORMATION Total Amount Due: $_________ (US funds only) Payment by Credit Card Visa MasterCard AMEX ACCOUNT NUMBER EXP. DATE Guest Name: ____________________________________________________________ NAMES AS IT APPEARS ON CARD PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP REGISTRATION The pre-conference sessions are not included in the conference registration fee. Please indicate which session(s) you are attending, only selecting one session per time slot. After selecting the sessions you want to attend, indicate the appropriate fee. Slot A: Thursday AM, Nov. 1 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.) LCP Workshop: Reliable Costing for Medical Services Using Standardized Process VE Workshop: Part 1 — Earning Capacity Data, Methodology and Thinking Outside the Box Slot B: Thursday, Nov. 1 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) LCP Workshop: Reliability, Research & Rules: Life Care Planning & Daubert VE Workshop: Part 2 — Earning Capacity Data, Methodology and Thinking Outside the Box Slot C: Thursday, Nov. 1 (4:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.) Joint Workshop: Legal & Ethical Issues in Vocational Consulting and LCP PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP FEES IARP Member Non-Member Slot A, B & C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275 Slot A or B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175 Slot C only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100 SIGNATURE Payment by Check Make check payable to International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. Refund Policy Cancellations must be made in writing and faxed or mailed to IARP Headquarters according to the following schedule. There are no refunds for no-shows. Any requests for refunds of room reservations must be made directly with the hotel. On or before Sept. 24, 2007 Full refund Between Sept. 24 - Oct. 15, 2007 Full refund less $100 After Oct. 15, 2007 No refund Complete entire application form including payment information. Fax to: (847) 657-6819 Mail to: IARP, 1926 Waukegan Road, Suite One, Glenview, IL 60025 USA 15 … P L AY YO U R C A R D S R I G H T ! Meet us in Las Vegas! November 1-3, 2007! IARP 1926 Waukegan Road, Suite 1 Glenview, IL 60025