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| Conference Workshop Details
The Importance of Belonging Presenter: David Pitonyak
Target Audience:
Family members, Self
Advocates, Caregivers, Professionals, Service Providers
Format:
Lecture
Duration:
Day Long Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
Supporting a Person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Presenter: David Pitonyak Target Audience:
Caregivers, Professionals, Service Providers Format:
Lecture Duration:
Day Long Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
At the
conclusion of the workshop, participants will have developed knowledge
in the following areas:
Help! We’ve Hit Puberty Presenter:
Margaret Newbury Jones (SHADE Consulting Ltd.) Target Audience:
Family Members, Caregivers, Professionals, Service
Providers Format:
Discussion Duration:
Double Session (3 Hours)
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
This workshop will give participants an
overview of puberty and adolescents with developmental disabilities.
We will discuss common issues, what to expect, how to deal with
the issues etc. Participants
will acquire a basic knowledge of puberty and how to deal with it with
their children or the children they work with.
Puberty hits many households with
children with a disability with a bang! You’ve
just figured out the school system and now they’re almost done and
turned into growling pubescent adolescents!
Come and join other families and
caregivers and have a bit of a refresher on puberty, how disability
might or might not affect your child’s development, and some pointers on
how to get you and your child through adolescence alive.
This workshop will give participants an overview of puberty and adolescents with developmental disabilities. We will discuss common issues, what to expect, how to deal with the issues etc. Participants will acquire a basic knowledge of puberty and how to deal with it with their children or the children they work with.
Community Presenter(s):
Patricia Marshall and Wendy Framst (CLBC) Target Audience:
Family Members, Self Advocates, Caregivers,
Professionals,
Service Providers Format:
Lecture, Discussion, and PowerPoint
Presentation Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
Who is CLBC?
What is a facilitator?
What is an analyst?
What Services does CLBC offer?
How can people access us?
Question and answer session
The Registered Disability Savings Plan: What you should know
about the new plan Presenter:
Jack Styan (PLAN) Target Audience:
Family Members, Self Advocates, Caregivers,
Professionals,
Service Providers Format:
Lecture Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
Presenter:
Tamara Kulusic (CLBC) Target Audience:
Family Members, Self Advocates, Format:
Hands On Activity Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
In this fun “hands on” session you will make
a personalized bookmark using scrap booking techniques and materials
supplied. These bookmarks
will be a MARK of special occasions and your interests.
Please bring photos that
can be cut into small pieces.
“Pathways to Competence” – Enhancing Social and Emotional Development in
Children Presenter(s):
Shelley Anderson and Judie Smith (AiMHi – IDP Consultants) Target Audience:
Family Members, Caregivers, Professionals, Service
Providers Format:
Lecture and Discussion Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
The
Presenter(s):
Dianna Bihun and Stephanie Munkley (HSCL) Target Audience:
Family Members, Self Advocates, Caregivers,
Professionals,
Service Providers Format:
Discussion Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
“The
Addressing Challenging Behaviours in Preschool Aged Children
Presenter(s):
Tanya Bend and Jody Edamura (CDC) Target Audience:
Family Members, Caregivers Format:
Lecture, Discussion Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
Gadgets that Work – for Fingers that Need Help
Presenter:
Judy Wakabayashi (Northern Health) Target Audience:
Family Members, Self Advocates, Caregivers Format:
Lecture Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
To increase knowledge of adapted
equipment and technology available.
Also, how to easily
modify tasks and items to increase independence for persons who have
motor impairments.
Safeguards & Quality: What families need to know and do to help create good lives for their sons and daughters
Presenter(s):
Wendi Mackintosh and Si Stainton (FSI) Target Audience:
Family Members, Caregivers, Service
Providers Format:
Lecture and Discussion Duration:
Day Long Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
Many Family Members dream about a future for their
sons and daughters, where they live enjoyable, productive lives in safe
and welcoming communities.
However, attaining this involves a significant amount of planning and
preparation.
The Safeguards and Quality Workshop has been
designed by parents to help you develop knowledge and skills to assist
you in the pursuit of you and your sons and daughters dreams for a
good life.
A Parent’s Introduction to the IEP
Presenter:
Saima Fewster (SD #57) Target Audience:
Family Members Format:
Lecture and Discussion Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
1.
Increase
parent understanding of IEP process.
2.
Outline BC
guidelines for IEP development.
3.
Encourage
parental involvement as IEP team members.
IEP Mentors – Parents Helping Parents
Presenter:
Saima Fewster (SD #57) Target Audience:
Family Members Format:
Lecture, Discussion, and Presentation Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
1.
Overview of
SD#57 Parent IEP Mentorship Projects.
2.
Encourage
parent involvement in IEP process.
3.
Establish
parent support networks and awareness.
Introductions to Microboards Presenter:
Linda Perry (VELA Microboards) Target Audience:
Family Members, Self Advocates, Format:
Lecture and Discussion Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
Father’s Panel (Fathers only)
Presenter(s):
Gord Robertson and Rory Summers
Target Audience:
Format:
Duration: 1.5 hours Workshop Goals and Objectives: Informal, open discussion around supports and other topics of interest to the attendees.
To Make Your Dreams Come True… The First Thing you have to do is Open
Your Eyes Presenter: Paul Rosen Target Audience:
Family Members, Self Advocates, Caregivers,
Professionals,
Service Providers Format:
Lecture and Discussion – Question & Answer Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
Paul delivers an inspirational and impactful
presentation on the power of living a dreamer’s life.
Paul is a living testament to his belief that “If you don’t have
dreams – you have nothing.”
Caught in a web of health challenges, Paul was told in 1999 that he had
only three months to live.
On June 9, 1999, doctors performed a life-saving operation that resulted
in the amputation of his right leg.
From then on, Paul has continued to turn his dreams into reality
by steadfastly remaining a “dreamer”.
Attendees will leave motivated to recognize their dreams (goals);
and take the actions required to realize their own dreams.
Who’s In Your Mirror? Presenter: Paul Rosen Target Audience:
Family Members, Self Advocates, , Caregivers,
Professionals,
Service Providers Format:
Lecture and Discussion – Question & Answer Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
This presentation takes a hard look at dealing
with unexpected changes, and challenges, in life.
Paul Rosen had had his share of challenges in life.
From a leg that snapped in 14 places at age 15 – shattering his
promising hockey career…to a life-saving operation that took his right
leg – shattering his life as he knew it… Paul had developed a strategy
for facing, and dealing with, life’s unexpected turns.
Attendees will leave with insights on harnessing their emotional
responses to challenges; and on turning their challenges into
opportunities.
Getting the Money – Tips for Grant Application
Presenter(s):
Andrea Teather and Jeanette McKay (
Target Audience:
Family
Members, Self
Advocates, Caregivers, Professionals, Service Providers Format:
PowerPoint Presentation with Question &
Answer Period Duration:
Single Session Workshop Goals and Objectives:
1.
Assist
families in getting the support and having successful applications when
applying to organizations.
2.
Clarify what
funding organizations are looking for, what’s being reviewed, what
helps, and what doesn’t.
3.
Making
applying for grants less stressful and more productive for applicants.
Siblings Panel: Brothers and Sisters Speak Out Presenter(s):
Drew Robertson, & Amy Summers Target Audience: Siblings Format:
Lecture and Discussion Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
This panel of two brothers and one sister will
discuss the rewards and the challenges of living with a sibling who has
a disability. The panel will
each speak to their different family experiences and the audience will
be given the opportunity to ask questions.
Opportunities and Challenges for Community Development:
Community Inclusion Presenter(s): James O’Neill
Target Audience:
Family
Members, Self
Advocates, Caregivers, Professionals, Service Providers Format:
Lecture Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
Healthy Living / Healthy Aging and People with
Developmental Disabilities Presenter(s):
Dawn Hemingway (UNBC) and Lorna Dittmar (Employment Action)
Target Audience:
Family
Members, Self
Advocates, Caregivers, Service Providers Format:
Lecture and Discussion Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
Wills and Estate Planning for Families with a Relative with a Disability Presenter:
Pat Tesan (PLAN)
Target Audience:
Family
Members, Self
Advocates, , Professionals, Service Providers Format:
Lecture and Discussion Duration:
Double Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
Using the Energy Field for Relaxation and Managing Stress Presenter:
Gayle McGrath
Target Audience:
Family
Members, Self
Advocates, Caregivers, Professionals, Service Providers Format:
Interactive / Hands On Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
To provide
the participants with some basic skills of Healing Touch and relaxation
techniques to enable them to facilitate the relaxation response in
themselves, their families, caregivers, clients, coworkers etc...
The goal in
Healing Touch is to restore harmony and balance in the energy system,
placing the client in a position to self heal.
Everything you Wanted to Ask about CLBC Presenter:
Carol Goozh (CLBC)
Target Audience:
Family
Members Format:
Lecture and Discussion Duration:
Single Session
Workshop Goals and Objectives:
To provide information about Community Living
BC, and to provide an open forum where participants can ask questions
about the services and supports offered.
Community
Supporting Augmented Communication with Persons with Disabilities Presenter:
Sheldon (Shel) Harris (Special Education
Technology – SET-BC)
Target Audience:
Family
Members,
Professionals, Service Providers Format:
Lecture Duration:
Double Session Workshop Goals and Objectives:
To provide an update on some of the devices
and strategies for supporting communication with persons who have
disabilities. People who
attend this workshop will leave with an improved understanding of some
of the resources available to support persons with a communication
disability.
Orality: Sharing the Breath of Mother Earth Presenter:
Paul Michel (UNBC First Nations Director)
Target Audience:
Family
Members, Self
Advocates, Caregivers, Professionals, Service Providers Format:
Traditional Storytelling Duration:
Single Session Workshop Goals and Objectives:
Effective Advocacy Strengthens Community
Presenter(s):
Wendi Mackintosh and Si Stainton (FSI)
Target Audience:
Family
Members, Self
Advocates, Caregivers, Professionals, Service Providers Format:
Lecture and Discussion Duration:
Double Session Workshop Goals and Objectives: To enable people to learn about effective advocacy in order to attain the sup |