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Developmental Disabilities Training Institute, Jordan Institute for Families

2008 Conference on Developmental Disabilites
Reaching New Heights
&
2008 Pre-Conference

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Registration: Conference | Pre-Conference
Exhibitor | Creative Dimensions VIII - An Inclusive Art Show

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Agenda: 2008 Pre-Conference Workshops
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Supporting Individuals with Challenging Behaviors:
Positive Behavior Supports
Overview of Case Management Supports Intensity Scale:
Supporting the Person Centered Planning Process
Insuring Health and Safety:
Risk Assessment and the Person Centered Planning Process
Reaching New Heights:
NC Waiver Development in 2008
The Autism Spectrum Disorder:
Strategies for Success

Agenda: 2008 Conference on Developmental Disabilities

Wednesday March 5, 2008
9:45 am - 11:45 am
Opening Keynote Address This will be an opportunity to hear from NC Division of MH/DD/SAS leadership regarding system transformation including the new waiver Leza Wainwright
Room A Room B Room C Room D Room E Room F
Wednesday March 5, 2008 1:15pm - 2:30 pm Concurrent Sessions
CAP Waiver Development Update Access to Care Your Choice, Introduction to Self-Direction Developmental Disabilities and Aging What is Sex Offense? Review the Options for Support EPSDT - Making Sense of It
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Concurrent Sessions
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury Comprehensive Clinical Assessment Individual Resource Allocation and Budget Authority Participant Safeguards: Incident and Death Reporting for MH/DD/SAS consumers Supporting People with DD and Co-occurring Disorders Person Centered Organizational Change: NC's Good to Great Project
Screening of The Gillian Film - 4:30 pm

Creative Dimensions VIII: Inclusive Art Exhibit and Reception with DJ Smooth - 5:00 pm
Thursday, March 6, 2008 8:30 am - 9:45 am Concurrent Sessions
CAP Waiver Development Update (duplicate Session) Risk Assessment & Crisis Plan Development Selecting and Supervising Staff Advocacy and Ethics in Practice Early Intervention in Autism - What Works? The Importance of Healthcare Advocacy
10:00 am - 11:15 am Concurrent Sessions
Moving to Implement the Supports Intensity Scale in NC:  An Overview Action Planning:  Building an Agenda for Change Financial Management Entity - Roles and Responsibilities NC Assistive Technology Update Medical Supplies and Equipment Money Follows the Person
11:30 am - 12:45 pm Concurrent Sessions
Assessing Level of Need: NCSNAP Monitoring for Success Insuring Participant Rights and Safeguards in NC Innovations in Vocational & Day Services Cultural Competency: Keys to Effective Service Delivery State Operated Services - Overview and Update
Thursday, March 6, 2008
1:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Closing Keynote Address

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