Arc call for Speakers

[Guest guest]

November 10, 2010

MEMO TO: Interested Parties

FROM: Janet Donahue, Director of Development, The Arc of Illinois

SUBJECT: Speakers Interested in Presenting a Break-Out Session

at The Arc of Illinois/TAP 2011 Convention

The Arc of Illinois and The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) are in the

beginning planning stages for the

2011 Annual Convention to be held on April 27-28, 2011, at the Hilton Hotel in

Lisle, IL. We are looking for

individuals or panels of individuals interested in sharing their experiences,

expertise and goals in their important

work in the field of developmental disabilities. The Arc of Illinois and TAP are

both committed to empowering

persons with disabilities to reach their highest potential in education,

employment and community

living.

This year’s theme, “Great Expectations, Great Supports, Great Success!”, will

provide attendees with

the latest information on many issues from birth and early intervention to

transition from high school, employment

and improving the quality of life in the community. We will focus on the great

expectations we

have and great supports in the field of Human Services, as well as our many

Successes! This convention

will be inspirational as well as very informative with the latest information on

many topics relevant

to a person’s life. Please submit a proposal to be a part of this exciting

event!

Participants will be a mixture of self-advocates, families, direct care staff,

educators, managers and other

professionals in the field of developmental disabilities. Therefore, proposals

on any topic of interest to any of

the groups represented are welcome, particularly a new approach or idea. Topics

of special interest include,

but are not limited to, the following:

Enclosed are the directions and all information you need to send us a proposal.

Please submit your proposal

to Janet Donahue at The Arc of Illinois, 20901 S. LaGrange Rd., Suite #209,

fort, IL 60423, no

later than December 10, 2010. Call me at 815-464-1832 if you have any questions

at all on the proposal

process, convention topics or the deadline.

We look forward to your participation in our next Annual Convention. Thank you.

Self Determination and Individual Advocacy

Siblings

Supported Employment

Supported Living

Team Building

Training for Direct Care

Transitions from High School to Community

Aging

Choice and Inclusion

Community Integration

Diversity

Dual Diagnosis

Early Childhood & Early Intervention Issues

Management Best Practices

of Illinois

Presentation Formats

PAPER ADDRESSES — These sessions are individual oral presentations within the

program,

managerial track or autism track and should be 75 minutes in length, including

time for questions.

Program Sessions should address the issues encountered by persons with

developmental disabilities,

families, direct care staff, QSPs and agencies serving them, including but not

limited to: advocacy,

assessment, behavioral interventions, choice, quality enhancement,

self-determination, etc.

Management Sessions should address the issues encountered by managers today and

in the

future, such as supervisory training, staff development, management of financial

resources, recruitment

and retention of staff, leadership skills, etc.

Autism Sessions should address the issues encountered by parents, educators,

administrators,

day care providers, first responders and Early Interventionists as related to

individuals with an Autism

Spectrum Disorder.

PANEL DISCUSSIONS - These discussions consist of several speakers who address a

particular

issue or question of interest to managers and/or program staff and families.

Interaction occurs

between both the panel and the audience. Sessions should be a total of 75

minutes including

questions and answers.

Final Preparation

1. Complete the enclosed form and return it along with a one page abstract of

your presentation

for the committee to review, as well as the description of no more than 30

words. This description

will be used in the conference brochure and will determine your audience. It

should

be clear, concise and specific.

2. Include a short bio and current resume for each presenter.

3. Mail to: The Arc of Illinois, 20901 S. LaGrange Rd., Suite #209, fort,

IL 60423

4. The deadline for the form, abstract, bio and resume is December 10, 2010.

The Convention Committee will review proposals for their relevance to current

issues encountered

by persons with developmental disabilities, their families, direct care staff,

QSPs and managers,

as well as clarity and compatibility with scheduling limitations and the values

of The Arc

and TAP. Decisions of the Convention Committee regarding acceptance and

scheduling are final

and will be made by January 13, 2011.

2011 Annual Convention

Hilton Hotel, Lisle, IL - April 27-28, 2011

of Illinois

General Instructions

All proposals must be in English and reflect the values of The Arc/TAP. The Arc

and TAP believe

that people with all developmental disabilities are citizens with the same

rights and responsibilities

as other citizens. Based on these rights, The Arc and TAP believe that people

with developmental

disabilities are people first. A disability should receive attention only when

it is relevant

and always in a respectful manner. In keeping with this belief, the proposal

title, description, and

all content of the presentation must use “people first” language and must

support the value of full

participation in all facets of community life. Be sure to confirm the

availability of all presenting authors

before mailing. Please review your abstract for accuracy as well as correct

spelling, grammar

and punctuation.

Proposal Information Form

(Return with Abstract and Bio by December 10, 2010)

SESSION TITLE:

Track (circle one):

A. Program

B. Managerial

C. Autism

Name: Title:

Employer/Affiliation:

Address (will be published in Program): Home Phone:

Work Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

Audio/Visual Equipment Needs: *(Laptops and LCD Projectors will not be available

from the hotel.)

Flipchart & Markers Slide Projector Tape Recorder (cassette) Screen

Overhead Projector VCR/Monitor Display Table Other

*Indicate if you will be bringing your own equipment =

Special accommodations needed:

State below, in 30 words or less, a short description of your presentation for

the convention brochure and

program:

2011 Annual Convention

Hilton Hotel, Lisle, IL, April 27-28, 2011

EACH SPEAKER MUST COMPLETE A SEPARATE FORM

of Illinois

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

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