Conference Program – Tuesday, June 24th

  • 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

7:00-8:00 am

Breakfast and Exhibit Hall (+ Registration)
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10:45-11:15 am

Break and Exhibit Hall
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12:30-2:00 pm

Lunch (on your own)
Palo Verde Ballroom

1:45-12:00 am

Door prize drawing
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3:25-4:30 pm

Closing Speaker & Grand Prize Drawings: Riding Through Life With Cool Beth: My Sister’s Journey To Independence, My Journey To Embracing My Sister
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Cholla

8:00-9:15 am

Free AI Tools to Empower Successful Transitions for Individuals with Disabilities
ai Generative AI, emp Employment, trn Transition Cholla Assistive Technology Mosher#602

9:30-10:45 am

Assistive Technology, the Internet, and AI Walked into a Diner: Ethics is No Joke
ser Service Delivery Cholla Assistive Technology Plummer#702

11:15-12:30 pm

The Benefits of Hybrid Assistive Technology (AT) Services for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Clients
emp Employment Cholla Assistive Technology Pinski, Burnett#802

2:00-3:15 pm

Vehicle Modification Essentials for Arizona Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Clients
cli Community Living/Inclusion, emp Employment Cholla Assistive Technology Ferry#902

Agave

8:00-9:15 am

Empowering Higher Education: The Advantages of Online Learning and Assistive Technology
ed2 Education/Post-Secondary Agave Assistive Technology Fukuda#603

9:30-10:45 am

On-Time Assistive Technology for Young Children
ech Early Childhood, ed1 Education/K-12 Agave Assistive Technology Gaylord, Rank, Heffernan, Dey#703

11:15-12:30 pm

Understanding Assistive Technology in the Changing Landscape of Education and Work: What Really Works
ed1 Education/K-12, ed2 Education/Post-Secondary, emp Employment, ven Vendor Agave Assistive Technology Heipp, Szuter#803

2:00-3:15 pm

Toolboxes for Tomorrow: Digital Supports for Success
ed1 Education/K-12, ed2 Education/Post-Secondary, nda Neurodiversity/Autism, trn Transition, ven Vendor Agave Assistive Technology Dover#903

Acacia A

8:00-9:15 am

AIVRS Workshop (Part 1): Comprehensive Assessment that is Reflective in IPE
cai Cultural Awareness & Inclusion, emp Employment Acacia A American Indian/Alaska Native Vocational Rehab & Employment Dagel, Emanuel, AIVRTTAC#604

9:30-10:45 am

AIVRS Workshop (Part 2): Comprehensive Assessment that is Reflective in IPE
cai Cultural Awareness & Inclusion, emp Employment Acacia A American Indian/Alaska Native Vocational Rehab & Employment Dagel, Emanuel, AIVRTTAC#704

11:15-12:30 pm

AIVRS Workshop (Part 3): Developing a Culturally Appropriate IPE Based on Key Components of Comprehensive Assessment
cai Cultural Awareness & Inclusion, emp Employment Acacia A American Indian/Alaska Native Vocational Rehab & Employment Dagel, Emanuel, AIVRTTAC#804

2:00-3:15 pm

AIVRS Workshop (Part 4): Developing a Culturally Appropriate IPE Based on Key Components of Comprehensive Assessment
cai Cultural Awareness & Inclusion, emp Employment Acacia A American Indian/Alaska Native Vocational Rehab & Employment Dagel, Emanuel, AIVRTTAC#904

Acacia B

8:00-9:15 am

A Strengths Based Approach to Independent Living
cli Community Living/Inclusion Acacia B Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines McGinley#605

9:30-10:45 am

Empowering Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Navigating Career Resources and Employment Strategies
sen Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Blind-Visually Impaired Acacia B Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Sienko, McAlevy#705

11:15-12:30 pm

Don’t Get Stuck in the System – Individuals with Disabilities and the Criminal Justice System
adv Disability Rights/Advocacy/Policy Acacia B Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Davis, Snead#805

2:00-3:15 pm

Improving the Quality of Life of Caregivers
ser Service Delivery Acacia B Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Ficchi, Thorne#905

Acacia C

8:00-9:15 am

Secondary Transition: From IEP to Opportunities of Adult Life
trn Transition Acacia C Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Bright#606

9:30-10:45 am

Preparing Students for Success: Unlocking Opportunities with Pre-Employment Transition Services
emp Employment, trn Transition Acacia C Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Moller, Mendoza Williams#706

11:15-12:30 pm

Getting Ahead to Go Beyond: Empowering Students for a Successful Journey to Adulthood
ed1 Education/K-12, trn Transition Acacia C Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Livesay, Alam, Sanchez, Parker#806

2:00-3:15 pm

Building Bridges: Strengthening School Partnerships for Effective Pre-ETS and Work-Based Learning
trn Transition Acacia C Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Alvarez, Montano, Williams#906

Acacia D

8:00-9:15 am

The Impact of Executive Function Skills on Reading Abilities
ed1 Education/K-12, lit Literacy, ven Vendor Acacia D Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Jones#607

9:30-10:45 am

Using the Universal Design for Learning Design Cycle
ed1 Education/K-12, ed2 Education/Post-Secondary, ser Service Delivery Acacia D Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Pinkerton#707

11:15-12:30 pm

Inclusive Classrooms in Action: Strategies for Equity and Engagement
ed2 Education/Post-Secondary, nda Neurodiversity/Autism Acacia D Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Hines#807

2:00-3:15 pm

Ensuring Our Thoughts Patterns and Language Positively Impact Student Outcomes
ed1 Education/K-12, ser Service Delivery Acacia D Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Williams, Williams#907

Ironwood

8:00-9:15 am

Empowering Independence: Integrating Technology with Orientation and Mobility Instruction
cli Community Living/Inclusion, sen Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Blind-Visually Impaired Ironwood Assistive Technology Williams#608

9:30-10:45 am

Beyond Campus: FBC’s Innovative Path to Employment for the Blind
emp Employment, sen Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Blind-Visually Impaired Ironwood Assistive Technology Peterson, Parikh#708

11:15-12:30 pm

All About “JAWS” Workshop
catt BVI Device Training, sen Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Blind-Visually Impaired Ironwood Assistive Technology McClanahan#808

2:00-3:15 pm

Teaching Students to Read Tactile Graphics with a Refreshable Braille Display
catt BVI Device Training, sen Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Blind-Visually Impaired Ironwood Assistive Technology Wheeler#908

Palo Verde Ballroom

9:30-10:45 am

The Impact of Service Animals on Diverse Needs
cli Community Living/Inclusion, sen Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Blind-Visually Impaired Palo Verde Ballroom Innovative Practices in Disability Disciplines Brett Turek with Zip (Black Lab), Justin Simonini with Faye (Golden retriever and Labrador retriever cross), Karen Hughes with Nala (Yellow Lab), Kara Swierz with either Eros (Golden/Lab Mix) or Amos (Golden/Lab Mix), in training), Michelle Gray, Rhys Gray with Jyla (Yellow Lab), Tzipporah Anderson with Miguel (Lab-Golden cross)#708