Guest guest Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I C E A R C Sponsored by The Arc of Illinois and The Illinois Conference of Executives of The Arc 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. - " Leadership in Critical Times " - Al Condeluci, Ph.D. 6:00 p.m. - Dinner – Maggiano's Little Italy Naperville, IL February 4, 2010 1:45 - 3:45 p.m. - " Leadership in Critical Times " - continued 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Networking Luncheon - This will be a time to meet and discuss issues of the day with other Execs, Executive Staff and advocates. Look at the elements of change, focus on our challenges and opportunities! 8:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Good Morning! Tony auski, Executive Director, The Arc of Illinois Tony will review the objectives of the conference and give updates on State and National Affairs. 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Break 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Panel reaction. Includes time for audience participation, questions and answers. Today's Executives are faced with many critical challenges and changes like we have never witnessed before. The Governor is proposing that we move to a Managed Care System, long-term grant services may be radically changed or eliminated, and payment delays are at record levels. One thing that we can count on is that change in disability services/supports will occur. In this interactive session we will look at the elements of change and focus on our challenges and opportunities. We will also explore bringing back the passion in our lives for inclusion and community. Al Condeluci, Ph.D., is the CEO of UCP/CLASS of Pittsburgh and lives our issues daily. He is the author of many books on management and disability in addition to being a national speaker. The Arc of Illinois and ICEARC Leadership Conference Hilton Hotel - February 4-5, 2010 ABOUT THE PRESENTERS Al Condeluci, Ph.D. Al Condeluci, Ph.D., has been an advocate and catalyst for building community capacities and understanding culture since 1970. Born and raised in the steel town of Pittsburgh, PA, still making his home there, Al received his Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Youngstown State University and his Masters in Social Work and Ph.D. in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. Since 1973, he has worked as an attendant, caseworker, advocate, planner, program director and now, CEO of his organization, UCP/CLASS. UCP/CLASS has created a family of corporations and is dedicated to its mission - " working towards a community where each belongs. " UCP/CLASS, under Al's leadership, has grown to become the 3rd largest disability specific agency in Western PA (with a new office in Erie, PA) with a budget of $32 million and a staff and payroll complement of 700. UCP/CLASS was listed in the 50 " Best Places to Work " in Allegheny County, PA in 2007. Through Al's efforts, UCP/CLASS is " empowering people…building communities. " Along with his work at UCP/CLASS, Al is associated with the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work and School of Health and Rehabilitation Science and University Graduate School of Business. In these academic roles Al teaches, supervises students, and serves as advisor and consultant. Secretary Saddler Saddler is the newly-appointed Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services. Secretary Saddler's past experience includes Vice President for International Adoptions, Lifelink Corporation from 2007– 2009; Executive Director, Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund from 1998- 2007; Executive Vice-President, MidAmerica Leadership Foundation/World Vision from 1995-1997; and Manager in Cash Management and Budgeting, Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada from 1987-1991. has been a guest lecturer at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Northwestern University and has earned the Award for Distinguished Community Service from the Princeton Club of Chicago in 2002, as well as numerous other honors and awards. is a graduate of Northwestern University, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Master of Management Austin Scholar. received her B.A. from Princeton University, Woodrow School of Public and International Affairs. Friday, February 5, 2010 8:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Good Morning! Bob Okazaki, ICEARC President Lessons Learned and Objectives of the Day. 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - " From Research to Practice " Tamar Heller, Ph.D., Director, Institute on Disability & Human Development The Institute offers community organizations a wealth of opportunities and resources with training and technical assistance, internships, leveraging grants and evaluating disability programs. The Institute includes many centers and programs including The Center for Capacity Building for Minorities; Assistive Technology Unit; the Community Support Program; the Family Clinic; the Center on Health Promotion Research; the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging and DD, and much more. 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon - " Leadership and Moving Forward in Illinois " Saddler, Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services The Secretary will walk us through the issues facing all of human services today and the importance of working together in these trying times. 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Questions and Answers Tamar Heller, Ph.D. Tamar Heller, Ph.D., Professor, is Head of the Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago and director of its University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities for the State of Illinois. She also directs the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities and projects on family support and health promotion interventions for individuals with disabilities. One of these projects is the Special Olympics Research Collaborating Center. Dr. Heller has written over 150 publications and presented numerous papers at major conferences on family support interventions and policies, selfdetermination, health promotion, and aging of people with developmental disabilities. She has co-edited and co-written four books and edited special issues of Technology and Disability, American Journal on Mental Retardation, Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, and Family Relations. She is the current President of the Board of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities. As a co-founder of the national Sibling Leadership Network, she is a member of its steering committee. Her awards include the 2009 Autism Ally for Public Policy Award of The Arc/The Autism Program of Illinois; the 2008 Lifetime Research Achievement Award; International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities; Special Interest Group on Aging and Intellectual Disabilities; and the 2009 Community Partner Award of Community Support Services. In 2005 she was a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging. ICEARC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 3358 - February 4-5, 2010 One form per person, please print legibly. Your name will appear on your name tag as it appears on this form. Name: Job Title: Agency: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: E-Mail: You can also register at www.thearcofil.org MEMBER NON MEMBER $220 Full Registration $280 $160 Thursday Only $200 $ 90 Friday Only $125 AMOUNT PAID: METHOD OF PAYMENT: Fax form and send check to: The Arc of Illinois 20901 S. LaGrange Rd., Suite 209 fort, IL 60423 Check enclosed payable to The Arc of Illinois P.O. or State Voucher # Charge to my Visa or MasterCard Name as it appears on card: Card Number: Expiration Date: Card Holder's signature: Groups of more than 3 from one agency may take a 10% discount. Registrations can also be faxed to 815-464-5292. LOCATION Hilton Hotel 3003 Corporate West Drive Lisle, IL 60532 630/505-0900 The Hilton Hotel is conveniently located just North of I-88. Exit I-88 at Naperville Rd. exit and go right at the stop light. Then proceed straight through one more light and the Hilton is on the right. The Arc of Illinois has reserved a block of rooms at the conference rate of $80/night. Room reservations can be made directly by calling 630/505-0900. Reservations are under " The Arc of Illinois. " The cut-off date for the block of rooms is January 12, 2010. Make your reservation now! FULL REGISTRATION –ARC MEMBER $220.00 NON ARC MEMBER $280.00 Cost and Registration Registration Form FRIDAY ONLY – ARC MEMBER $ 90.00 NON ARC MEMBER $125.00 Includes Friday continental breakfast & lunch. THURSDAY ONLY – ARC MEMBER $160.00 NON ARC MEMBER $200.00 Includes Thursday continental breakfast, lunch, breaks & dinner at Maggiano's in Naperville. Includes Thursday continental breakfast, lunch, breaks and dinner at Maggiano's in Naperville; Friday continental breakfast & lunch. Families may attend at 1/2 the cost. If you are a person with a disability or family member and have a financial restriction preventing you from attending, contact the Consumer Involvement Program at The Arc of Illinois (815-464-1832) for a consumer stipend application. REGISTRATION FEES CANCELATIONS AND REFUNDS Participants canceling their registration 72 hours in advance will be entitled to a credit or refund, less a $50.00 administrative cost. No refund or credit will be given for cancellation less than 72 hours before the conference. CEU'S Nursing Home Administrators, Social Workers and QMRPs presenting their license on the day of the event are entitled to CEU's as follows: Thursday – six (6) and Friday – three (3). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I C E A R C Sponsored by The Arc of Illinois and The Illinois Conference of Executives of The Arc 10:15 - 11:45 a.m. - " Leadership in Critical Times " - Al Condeluci, Ph.D. 6:00 p.m. - Dinner – Maggiano's Little Italy Naperville, IL February 4, 2010 1:45 - 3:45 p.m. - " Leadership in Critical Times " - continued 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. - Networking Luncheon - This will be a time to meet and discuss issues of the day with other Execs, Executive Staff and advocates. Look at the elements of change, focus on our challenges and opportunities! 8:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Good Morning! Tony auski, Executive Director, The Arc of Illinois Tony will review the objectives of the conference and give updates on State and National Affairs. 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. - Break 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. - Panel reaction. Includes time for audience participation, questions and answers. Today's Executives are faced with many critical challenges and changes like we have never witnessed before. The Governor is proposing that we move to a Managed Care System, long-term grant services may be radically changed or eliminated, and payment delays are at record levels. One thing that we can count on is that change in disability services/supports will occur. In this interactive session we will look at the elements of change and focus on our challenges and opportunities. We will also explore bringing back the passion in our lives for inclusion and community. Al Condeluci, Ph.D., is the CEO of UCP/CLASS of Pittsburgh and lives our issues daily. He is the author of many books on management and disability in addition to being a national speaker. The Arc of Illinois and ICEARC Leadership Conference Hilton Hotel - February 4-5, 2010 ABOUT THE PRESENTERS Al Condeluci, Ph.D. Al Condeluci, Ph.D., has been an advocate and catalyst for building community capacities and understanding culture since 1970. Born and raised in the steel town of Pittsburgh, PA, still making his home there, Al received his Bachelors Degree in Psychology from Youngstown State University and his Masters in Social Work and Ph.D. in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. Since 1973, he has worked as an attendant, caseworker, advocate, planner, program director and now, CEO of his organization, UCP/CLASS. UCP/CLASS has created a family of corporations and is dedicated to its mission - " working towards a community where each belongs. " UCP/CLASS, under Al's leadership, has grown to become the 3rd largest disability specific agency in Western PA (with a new office in Erie, PA) with a budget of $32 million and a staff and payroll complement of 700. UCP/CLASS was listed in the 50 " Best Places to Work " in Allegheny County, PA in 2007. Through Al's efforts, UCP/CLASS is " empowering people…building communities. " Along with his work at UCP/CLASS, Al is associated with the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work and School of Health and Rehabilitation Science and University Graduate School of Business. In these academic roles Al teaches, supervises students, and serves as advisor and consultant. Secretary Saddler Saddler is the newly-appointed Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services. Secretary Saddler's past experience includes Vice President for International Adoptions, Lifelink Corporation from 2007– 2009; Executive Director, Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund from 1998- 2007; Executive Vice-President, MidAmerica Leadership Foundation/World Vision from 1995-1997; and Manager in Cash Management and Budgeting, Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada from 1987-1991. has been a guest lecturer at the Illinois Institute of Technology and Northwestern University and has earned the Award for Distinguished Community Service from the Princeton Club of Chicago in 2002, as well as numerous other honors and awards. is a graduate of Northwestern University, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Master of Management Austin Scholar. received her B.A. from Princeton University, Woodrow School of Public and International Affairs. Friday, February 5, 2010 8:00 a.m. - Continental Breakfast 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. - Good Morning! Bob Okazaki, ICEARC President Lessons Learned and Objectives of the Day. 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - " From Research to Practice " Tamar Heller, Ph.D., Director, Institute on Disability & Human Development The Institute offers community organizations a wealth of opportunities and resources with training and technical assistance, internships, leveraging grants and evaluating disability programs. The Institute includes many centers and programs including The Center for Capacity Building for Minorities; Assistive Technology Unit; the Community Support Program; the Family Clinic; the Center on Health Promotion Research; the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging and DD, and much more. 11:45 a.m. - Luncheon - " Leadership and Moving Forward in Illinois " Saddler, Secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services The Secretary will walk us through the issues facing all of human services today and the importance of working together in these trying times. 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Questions and Answers Tamar Heller, Ph.D. Tamar Heller, Ph.D., Professor, is Head of the Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago and director of its University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities for the State of Illinois. She also directs the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities and projects on family support and health promotion interventions for individuals with disabilities. One of these projects is the Special Olympics Research Collaborating Center. Dr. Heller has written over 150 publications and presented numerous papers at major conferences on family support interventions and policies, selfdetermination, health promotion, and aging of people with developmental disabilities. She has co-edited and co-written four books and edited special issues of Technology and Disability, American Journal on Mental Retardation, Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, and Family Relations. She is the current President of the Board of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities. As a co-founder of the national Sibling Leadership Network, she is a member of its steering committee. Her awards include the 2009 Autism Ally for Public Policy Award of The Arc/The Autism Program of Illinois; the 2008 Lifetime Research Achievement Award; International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities; Special Interest Group on Aging and Intellectual Disabilities; and the 2009 Community Partner Award of Community Support Services. In 2005 she was a delegate to the White House Conference on Aging. ICEARC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 3358 - February 4-5, 2010 One form per person, please print legibly. Your name will appear on your name tag as it appears on this form. Name: Job Title: Agency: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: E-Mail: You can also register at www.thearcofil.org MEMBER NON MEMBER $220 Full Registration $280 $160 Thursday Only $200 $ 90 Friday Only $125 AMOUNT PAID: METHOD OF PAYMENT: Fax form and send check to: The Arc of Illinois 20901 S. LaGrange Rd., Suite 209 fort, IL 60423 Check enclosed payable to The Arc of Illinois P.O. or State Voucher # Charge to my Visa or MasterCard Name as it appears on card: Card Number: Expiration Date: Card Holder's signature: Groups of more than 3 from one agency may take a 10% discount. Registrations can also be faxed to 815-464-5292. LOCATION Hilton Hotel 3003 Corporate West Drive Lisle, IL 60532 630/505-0900 The Hilton Hotel is conveniently located just North of I-88. Exit I-88 at Naperville Rd. exit and go right at the stop light. Then proceed straight through one more light and the Hilton is on the right. The Arc of Illinois has reserved a block of rooms at the conference rate of $80/night. Room reservations can be made directly by calling 630/505-0900. Reservations are under " The Arc of Illinois. " The cut-off date for the block of rooms is January 12, 2010. Make your reservation now! FULL REGISTRATION –ARC MEMBER $220.00 NON ARC MEMBER $280.00 Cost and Registration Registration Form FRIDAY ONLY – ARC MEMBER $ 90.00 NON ARC MEMBER $125.00 Includes Friday continental breakfast & lunch. THURSDAY ONLY – ARC MEMBER $160.00 NON ARC MEMBER $200.00 Includes Thursday continental breakfast, lunch, breaks & dinner at Maggiano's in Naperville. Includes Thursday continental breakfast, lunch, breaks and dinner at Maggiano's in Naperville; Friday continental breakfast & lunch. Families may attend at 1/2 the cost. If you are a person with a disability or family member and have a financial restriction preventing you from attending, contact the Consumer Involvement Program at The Arc of Illinois (815-464-1832) for a consumer stipend application. REGISTRATION FEES CANCELATIONS AND REFUNDS Participants canceling their registration 72 hours in advance will be entitled to a credit or refund, less a $50.00 administrative cost. No refund or credit will be given for cancellation less than 72 hours before the conference. CEU'S Nursing Home Administrators, Social Workers and QMRPs presenting their license on the day of the event are entitled to CEU's as follows: Thursday – six (6) and Friday – three (3). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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