Together We Can Learn Conference Is On September 28, 2019!
Good Afternoon
Please share the following information with your staff, parents and anyone who cares for or about children/youth who have disabilities and/or special health care needs. We are super excited to share information about our Sept. 28, 2019 Together We Can Learn Conference in Overland Park.
Whether your child or a student you serve or support has a disability and/or special health care need, the challenge of navigating disability services can be overwhelming. Finding ways to keep the focus on each student’s strengths, interests and passions can be challenging. Given the right tools, resources and support and working together we can help children/youth reach their dreams for a good life. The Together We Can Learn Conference is the perfect opportunity for parents, transition age youth and professionals to gain information, inspiration, resources and to network with others who share similar journeys.
Together We Can Learn Conference September 28th in Overland Park https://19twcl.eventbrite.com
Opening Keynote
From Disabilities to Possibility: 5 Keys to Achieving an Inclusive Life – One of the keys to achieving an inclusive life is building on each individual’s fascinations, passions and interest areas. Patrick will explore new ways of using these areas as positive teaching tools that calm, motivate and improve learning. – Dr. Patrick Schwarz, professor, author, motivational speaker and leader in Education
Breakout Sessions
- Empowering Families: Talking about Mental Health, Mental Illness and Self-Care in the Home – Katherine Melton, Community Prevention Coordinator, Johnson County Mental Health Center
- The Facts About Social Security, Medicare, KanCare and Work Incentives – Earl Williams, Regional Benefits Specialist, Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
- Working with Your Child’s Medical Team – Tami Allen, Co-Executive Director, and Corey Yarrow, Health Information Specialist, Families Together, Inc.
- Sibling Panel – JP Holley and Keely Longstaff…
- Ensuring Your Child’s Safety in the Digital Age
Afternoon Keynote
Addressing Adventuresome Behavior While Keeping the Dignity of All Intact – Both a person-centered, authentic, functional approach to assess behavior and a problem-solving process will be applied to combine components of the very best user-proven behavioral support strategies. – Dr. Patrick Schwarz
Closing Keynote
Channeling Your Inner Gumby – Each of us face challenges in daily life. Some are faced with increasingly difficult circumstances; loss, loneliness, isolation, violence and uncertainty can cause us to question or rattle our confidence, undermine our ability to make meaningful connections, distort our character and make coping difficult. – Lee Stickle, Director of Kansas State Department of Education’s Technical Assistance Support Network (TASN) Autism & Tertiary Supports and School Mental Health Initiative –
Tickets
- Parent, relative or foster parent of a child with a disability and/or special health care need – $30
- Youth with a disability (14-21 and attending high school) – $20
- Professional – $40
- Others – $40
Scholarships
A limited number of parent scholarships are available through Families Together, Inc. Parents should call (785) 233-4777 or 1-800-264-6343 or [email protected] to request a scholarship. Scholarships cover registration, lunch and conference materials.
Need more information? https://19twcl.eventbrite.com
Thank you for helping get the word out.
Leia Holley
Conference Coordinator and Family Resource Specialist
Families Together, Inc.
(785) 233-4777
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