Conference Program – Monday, June 23rd

  • aac Augmentative Communication
  • adv Disability Rights/Advocacy/Policy
  • ai Generative AI
  • all All
  • cai Cultural Awareness & Inclusion
  • catt BVI Device Training
  • cli Community Living/Inclusion
  • ech Early Childhood
  • ed1 Education/K-12
  • ed2 Education/Post-Secondary
  • emp Employment
  • hlt Health/Recreation
  • ict ICT Accessibility
  • lit Literacy
  • mth Mental Health/Trauma Informed Care
  • nda Neurodiversity/Autism
  • sen Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Blind-Visually Impaired
  • ser Service Delivery
  • trn Transition
  • ven Vendor

Day 2 Program

Palo Verde Ballroom

7:15-12:00 am

Registration & Breakfast
Palo Verde Ballroom Palo Verde Foyer

8:15-12:00 am

Welcome remarks and greeings from GRIC Governor Lewis
Palo Verde Ballroom Palo Verde Ballroom

9:00-12:00 am

Keynote: Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges for Disability-Inclusive AI
Palo Verde Ballroom Palo Verde Ballroom

10:00-10:30 am

Break and Exhibit Hall
Palo Verde Ballroom Palo Verde Ballroom

11:45-1:15 pm

Lunch (on your own)
Palo Verde Ballroom

1:00-1:15 pm

Door prize drawing
Palo Verde Ballroom Palo Verde Ballroom

5:30-7:00 pm

Reception & Performance (+ Door Prize Drawing)
Palo Verde Ballroom Palo Verde Ballroom

Willow

10:30-11:45 am

Transforming Classrooms: A Q&A on UDL and Assistive Technology
ed1 Education/K-12 Willow Assistive Technology Cutler, Fernandez, Gaylord#201

1:15-2:30 pm

Empowering All Learners: Leveraging Technology for Inclusive Education
ed1 Education/K-12 Willow Assistive Technology Mask#301

2:45-4:00 pm

AEM’s Got Talent!
ed1 Education/K-12, ict ICT Accessibility Willow Assistive Technology Soriano#401

4:15-5:30 pm

Growing Two Trees with One Seed: Creatively Building Capacity in AT Across One District
ed1 Education/K-12, trn Transition Willow Assistive Technology Veenendall#501

Cholla

10:30-11:45 am

The Power and Promise of Adaptive Outdoor Recreation
cli Community Living/Inclusion Cholla Assistive Technology Smith#202

1:15-2:30 pm

AT & APE: The Role of AT in Adapted Physical Education (Pt 1)
cli Community Living/Inclusion, hlt Health/Recreation Cholla Assistive Technology Marotta, Slaninka#302

2:45-4:00 pm

AT & APE: The Role of AT in Adapted Physical Education (Pt 2)
cli Community Living/Inclusion, hlt Health/Recreation Cholla Assistive Technology Marotta, Slaninka#402

4:15-5:30 pm

Innovative Solutions for Adaptive Gaming!
cli Community Living/Inclusion, hlt Health/Recreation Cholla Assistive Technology Janke#502

Agave

10:30-11:45 am

The Heart of AAC: Human Connection as the Core Purpose
aac Augmentative Communication, cli Community Living/Inclusion Agave Assistive Technology Del Monte, Oeser#203

1:15-2:30 pm

¡AAC-ción! Tech Tools for Bringing Bilingual AAC to Life
aac Augmentative Communication, cai Cultural Awareness & Inclusion Agave Assistive Technology Hernandez#303

2:45-4:00 pm

AAC Adventures: Fun and Functionality with PRC-Saltillo’s Devices
aac Augmentative Communication, ven Vendor Agave Assistive Technology Legaspi, Martin, Walker#403

4:15-5:30 pm

Relevant SLP support for High Schoolers Through the Lens of Language Impairment
ed1 Education/K-12 Agave Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Randall#503

Acacia A

10:30-11:45 am

AI at Work- Friend and Foe?
ai Generative AI, emp Employment Acacia A Assistive Technology Sobie, Colavito, Stevens#204

1:15-2:30 pm

Free AI Tools to Transform K-12 Education: Personalized Learning to Provide More Time with Students
ai Generative AI, ed1 Education/K-12 Acacia A Assistive Technology Mosher#304

2:45-4:00 pm

Easing the workload: Empowering professionals through the integration of AI in planning and documentation
ai Generative AI Acacia A Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Armfield, Armfield, Ingram, Oxley#404

4:15-5:30 pm

Moving away from Mouse-Dependency: Empowering Productive Web Experiences with Keyboard Accessibility
all All, cli Community Living/Inclusion Acacia A Assistive Technology Weru#504

Acacia B

10:30-11:45 am

High School Transition
trn Transition Acacia B Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Sostrom#205

1:15-2:30 pm

Strengthening Inclusive Practices in Teacher Preparation: A Focus on High Leverage Practices
ed1 Education/K-12, ser Service Delivery Acacia B Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Remy-Tauaese, Blair#305

2:45-4:00 pm

Building the Bridge: Creating a Facilitated IEP Culture
cli Community Living/Inclusion, ed1 Education/K-12 Acacia B Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines McCulloch#405

4:15-5:30 pm

Creativity is the Key for Resource Teachers
ed1 Education/K-12 Acacia B Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Cornacchio#505

Acacia C

10:30-11:45 am

Disability Policy Part 1
adv Disability Rights/Advocacy/Policy Acacia C Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Meyers#206

1:15-2:30 pm

Disability Policy Part 2
adv Disability Rights/Advocacy/Policy Acacia C Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Meyers#306

2:45-4:00 pm

Engaging in Effective Policy Advocacy
adv Disability Rights/Advocacy/Policy Acacia C Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Meyers, Jorwic, Clancey#406

4:15-5:30 pm

Cultivating Leadership in Disability Advocacy: Moving from Awareness to Action
adv Disability Rights/Advocacy/Policy Acacia C Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Saia, Ficchi#506

Acacia D

10:30-11:45 am

Respectful and Responsive: Family-Centered Autism Diagnostic Processes for Diné Families 
cai Cultural Awareness & Inclusion, nda Neurodiversity/Autism Acacia D Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Jenson, Kreuzer, Lee, Lindly, Henderson, Running Bear#207

1:15-2:30 pm

Community Leads the Way
cai Cultural Awareness & Inclusion, trn Transition Acacia D Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Rojas Franco, Spencer, Honeyestwa, Lomayaktewa, Tree Top, Chatter#307

2:45-4:00 pm

Neurodiversity 101: Basics to Get You Started on Your Neurodiversity Journey
nda Neurodiversity/Autism Acacia D Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Freund#407

4:15-5:30 pm

Working it!
emp Employment, nda Neurodiversity/Autism Acacia D Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Buti#507

Ironwood

10:30-11:45 am

The Intersection of Trauma, Disability, and Employment: Practical Strategies for Trauma Informed Vocational Rehabilitation
emp Employment, mth Mental Health/Trauma Informed Care Ironwood Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Amaya, Mayer#208

1:15-2:30 pm

Everybody Wins When Everybody Works
adv Disability Rights/Advocacy/Policy, cli Community Living/Inclusion, emp Employment Ironwood Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Bates-Harris#308

2:45-4:00 pm

Customized Employment in Arizona: Pilot, Impact, and What’s Next
emp Employment Ironwood Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Johnson, Sandaine#408

4:15-5:30 pm

Rapid Roundtable Forums
all All Ironwood In the Yucca Room#508

Notes

  • Poster Sessions will take place in the foyer 1:30 – 5:00pm
  • The Exhibit Hall is open to the community 1:30 – 5:00pm.

Rapid Roundtable Forum Topics

  • Getting Past the Transportation Desert (Snead / Barry)
  • Makers Making Change AZ Chapter (Levac)
  • NAMI Ending the Silence (Cross)
  • Something to Talk About: Advance Care Planning – Helping to Guide Medical Decision Making (Sutter)