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8:30 am – 9:00 am
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9:00 am – 10:00 am
General Session 2, Keynote: Envisioning the Future
Lessons from our Advocates: Advocates will share their vision for the future. Their stories will inspire you to live a more
self-determined life.
Or Dial-In: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 977 9896 2865
King Hall is a 24 year old living in downtown Milwaukee with his 16 year old brother and mother. He is currently a student at the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), a BPDD board member, and is working hard to become a chef. He works at the Home Depot and volunteers with My Choice Family Care – Care Wisconsin.
Desi Kluth lives in Waukesha, Wisconsin and loves working on issues that affect people with disabilities and mental health issues. She is a board member of the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (BPDD), a People First Wisconsin member, and lives in her own apartment. She is also a great friend and listener to others who need help.
Dakota Maynard is a young man with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He is a busy student, attending the Fire Protection Program at Fox Valley Technical College in Appleton, WI. Dakota was brought up in a large, loving and fun filled family. One of his passions is educating people in the community about ASD.
Erin Miller is a Milwaukee resident who lives with her cat Temba. She is a fierce self-advocate and currently works for People First Wisconsin. When Erin isn’t working, she enjoys reading, raising butterflies, and learning new recipes.
Harriet Redman, M.S. Ed. is Executive Director and founder of WisconSibs, a non-profit organization dedicated to children and adults who have siblings with disabilities. She has a 30-year-old son with developmental disabilities.
George Zaske is an attorney who works with families to help plan for the future for their child with a disability. He is a proud parent of an adult son with developmental disabilities who is currently employed in his community. A board member for BPDD, seasoned conference presenter on guardianship, and supported decision making.
Thank you to our moderator, Sydney Badeau. Sydney is a self-advocate from southern Wisconsin. She is currently President of the Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum Board of Directors as well as being on staff. She is a Partner’s in Policymaking 2018 Graduate and a current Board member on the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities.
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Networking Break #3
Visit with Exhibitors in their own Zoom Room
Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources
https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/93508286335
Community Living Alliance
https://zoom.us/j/92203602973?pwd=Tll5ZkpvdWVtcG80aXpSOFcvdDhmUT09
Connections
https://lsswis-org.zoom.us/j/81255027471?pwd=MkxUQWdkSWRjbUJTMlg0RWVHRFFwdz09
C Renee Consulting and Management Group
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72061998592
First Person Care Consultants
https://zoom.us/j/98208661079?pwd=Q2VqMXdWNFJJOW5FYkpoTytUNzgvUT09
GT Independence
https://gtindependence.zoom.us/j/95264037217?pwd=NVFBSHVueVRuV1JONmI4UXJVTUdUZz09
Inclusa
https://inclusa.zoom.us/j/95392054874
Lightest Touch
https://zoom.us/j/95503319155
LKiChoice and MyShoppingChoice
https://zoom.us/j/94592452698
Night Owl Support Systems, LLC
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81512817862?pwd=aEV6WDdjTE5Rd3hkY29GcWRLSGdGZz09
People First Wisconsin
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9087143392
Quantum Group Special Needs Planning
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5507041008
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87804546112
SimplyHome
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87414337935
The Arc Wisconsin
https://zoom.us/j/97494135600
TMG
https://magellanhealth.zoom.us/j/9917669981
WisconSibs, Inc
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83367560793?pwd=UGZ3WDVCU2hLSEhyNUpySXdzbEU5Zz09
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WI-BPDD)
https://zoom.us/j/98649553203
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition
https://drwi-org.zoom.us/j/6288560272?pwd=c1BrYWlmRmdPenJ3UEFiNzNoZTNzZz09
Yoga Accessible For All (YAFA)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81475975510?pwd=ejZvUWYrNk9TUHVoRmNGRTdPQXpVZz09
Visit with the Microbusinesses, shop their goods.
Austin’s Wood Shack
https://zoom.us/j/95380353219
Ben Peetz Productions
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82100210944
Come Roll With Me Buttons and More
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85481472317?pwd=OFMzd21tZmNIV1JJL1NLeTRhbWpSUT09
Heidi’s Creative Creations
https://zoom.us/j/92088761023
Inspiring Art by Alex
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8677090142
Jenny’s Diamond Crafts
https://zoom.us/j/91053890609
J&J Handmade Crafts
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79185059847?pwd=V1BiWThlNFBkU0F1QTNOcFlYczZjZz09
Kathryn’s Crafts
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8392868665?pwd=TVBhajVaaktTMnVQUlR1cGdaa215dz09
Soap Sisters
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86901471254
Studio 84 Artists
https://zoom.us/j/92687037690?pwd=aE9TQUNWTHEwQmpqNHpPb3JpcHk2dz09
Swedee’s Jewelry
https://zoom.us/j/98203944525?pwd=bzlrdVU3SHI5Q0Urc2h4d0Z2MmVuZz09
VerriKerri
https://zoom.us/j/91405029824?pwd=SE1iSDk1c2NsRG5ITUZPNUdVUVlwQT09
Thirty One Gifts
https://zoom.us/j/92088761023
Y’Vas Inspirations
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71594807199?pwd=SENIZk1JdG5LcS9pbjQ1Mk8yQjBUQT09
Want to be on the Self-Determination YouTube Channel? Come on into this Zoom room and we’ll show you how. We’ll also be filming for the Conference Wrap up Video. Come be a part of our Conference history. Hosted by Susan Borri.
Caregiver’s Café – Sharing stories of resilience, offering support and Resources Hosted by Wisconsin Family and Caregiver Support Alliance (WFACSA)
ABLE accounts: Do you have questions about ABLE accounts? Hosted by Joel Dettwiler
Join the fun! Get some exercise, and stretch! Hosted by PINC!
10:45 am – 11:45 pm
Concurrent Workshop Sessions 19 – 24
SESSION 19: Building Long Lasting Community Connections
Presenters: Sara Alarie, Sam Katz, Philip Temme
Learn how the Bridge Builder Project helps individuals turn goals into community connection. From the planning to execution, triumphs to challenges, and everything in between. We will also discuss the benefits of independent community connections. The presentation will have a perspective from both a Bridge Builder and one of their members.
SESSION 20: Living Well, Stay Healthy, Safe and Connected Toolkit
Presenters: Sally Flaschberger, Ashley Mathy
Learn about the Living Well grant’s Stay Healthy, Safe and Connected Toolkit. Get some specific resources to use during the COVID crisis but also how you can always use the toolkit . Develop your own plan to keep yourself healthy, safe and connected. Hear from a self-advocate and how they have been using the toolkit. View some videos of self-advocates and how they are using the toolkit during COVID.
SESSION 21: Understanding ABLE Accounts
Presenter: Joel Dettwiler
The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) was signed into law in 2014. The ABLE Act allows qualified individuals with a disability to own tax-free savings accounts that can be exempt from traditional asset reporting. This workshop will provide an overview of ABLE account eligibility for individuals, rules for use of funds for qualified expenses, and planning strategies for ABLE accounts that can best benefit you while considering your current life stage, as well as future family estate planning needs.
Click Here to Watch the Session Video
SESSION 22: Creating a Plan for a Self-Directed Life: Seeing Through the Fog with IRIS
Presenters: Patti Becker, Anna Gouker, Angela Gomez
Join a discussion with Wisconsin self-advocates who use the IRIS Waiver. Learn tips on how you can live a full community self-directed life. The advocates will share their life experiences and things they felt helpful along the way.
SESSION 23: Creating Your Own Plan for Employment – Self-Directed Employment Modules
Presenters: Shannon Webb, Molly Cooney, Kristin and Nicole Voss
Planning for a self-directed life after high school requires strong partnerships. Learn how young adults and their families develop community connections and identify local resources to support self-direction. Building a full life in your community means having choice and control over the things that are important to us. This session provides an overview on how we apply the principles of Self-Determination to help build full lives in the community.
SESSION 24: Understanding and Getting Involved in Research
Presenters: Natalie Dulaney, Megan Gray, Alison Mushett, Steve Woodward
Session attendees will participate in a Health Research Participation curriculum for people with disabilities and their caregivers. The curriculum was designed to help people get involved in research as a participant, researcher, and consumer. Participants will learn about health research, how it can be used to advocate for their health, and why it is important for people with disabilities to be members of research teams. We will also conduct our own research on the health behaviors of attendees.
Click Here to Watch the Session Video
11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch & Networking Break
Visit with Exhibitors in their own Zoom Room
Bureau of Aging and Disability Resources
https://dhswi.zoom.us/j/93508286335
Community Living Alliance
https://zoom.us/j/92203602973?pwd=Tll5ZkpvdWVtcG80aXpSOFcvdDhmUT09
Connections
https://lsswis-org.zoom.us/j/81255027471?pwd=MkxUQWdkSWRjbUJTMlg0RWVHRFFwdz09
C Renee Consulting and Management Group
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72061998592
First Person Care Consultants
https://zoom.us/j/98208661079?pwd=Q2VqMXdWNFJJOW5FYkpoTytUNzgvUT09
GT Independence
https://gtindependence.zoom.us/j/95264037217?pwd=NVFBSHVueVRuV1JONmI4UXJVTUdUZz09
Inclusa
https://inclusa.zoom.us/j/95392054874
Lightest Touch
https://zoom.us/j/95503319155
LKiChoice and MyShoppingChoice
https://zoom.us/j/94592452698
Night Owl Support Systems, LLC
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81512817862?pwd=aEV6WDdjTE5Rd3hkY29GcWRLSGdGZz09
People First Wisconsin
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9087143392
Quantum Group Special Needs Planning
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5507041008
Respite Care Association of Wisconsin (RCAW)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87804546112
SimplyHome
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87414337935
The Arc Wisconsin
https://zoom.us/j/97494135600
TMG
https://magellanhealth.zoom.us/j/9917669981
WisconSibs, Inc
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83367560793?pwd=UGZ3WDVCU2hLSEhyNUpySXdzbEU5Zz09
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WI-BPDD)
https://zoom.us/j/98649553203
Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition
https://drwi-org.zoom.us/j/6288560272?pwd=c1BrYWlmRmdPenJ3UEFiNzNoZTNzZz09
Yoga Accessible For All (YAFA)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81475975510?pwd=ejZvUWYrNk9TUHVoRmNGRTdPQXpVZz09
Visit with the Microbusinesses, shop their goods.
Austin’s Wood Shack
https://zoom.us/j/95380353219
Ben Peetz Productions
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82100210944
Come Roll With Me Buttons and More
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/85481472317?pwd=OFMzd21tZmNIV1JJL1NLeTRhbWpSUT09
Heidi’s Creative Creations
https://zoom.us/j/92088761023
Inspiring Art by Alex
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8677090142
Jenny’s Diamond Crafts
https://zoom.us/j/91053890609
J&J Handmade Crafts
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79185059847?pwd=V1BiWThlNFBkU0F1QTNOcFlYczZjZz09
Kathryn’s Crafts
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8392868665?pwd=TVBhajVaaktTMnVQUlR1cGdaa215dz09
Soap Sisters
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86901471254
Studio 84 Artists
https://zoom.us/j/92687037690?pwd=aE9TQUNWTHEwQmpqNHpPb3JpcHk2dz09
Swedee’s Jewelry
https://zoom.us/j/98203944525?pwd=bzlrdVU3SHI5Q0Urc2h4d0Z2MmVuZz09
VerriKerri
https://zoom.us/j/91405029824?pwd=SE1iSDk1c2NsRG5ITUZPNUdVUVlwQT09
Thirty One Gifts
https://zoom.us/j/92088761023
Y’Vas Inspirations
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71594807199?pwd=SENIZk1JdG5LcS9pbjQ1Mk8yQjBUQT09
Want to be on the Self-Determination YouTube Channel? Come on into this Zoom room and we’ll show you how. We’ll also be filming for the Conference Wrap up Video. Come be a part of our Conference history. Hosted by Susan Borri.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Concurrent Workshop Sessions 25 – 30
SESSION 25: Getting the Health Care You Need and Deserve
Presenters: PATCH Teen Educators, Erica Koepsel
FOR TEENS ONLY
Join PATCH (Providers and Teens Communicating for Health) Teen Educators as they lead their peers (that’s you!) through activities that explore teen health care rights, discuss relationships with health care providers (like doctors, nurses, & counselors), and engage in conversations about your responsibility to be open and honest with health care providers. By the end, you’ll feel more comfortable advocating for yourself and take advantage of the knowledge, advice, and treatment that health care providers offer.
SESSION 26: Pathways to Leading a Self-Determined Life
Presenters: Vincent Lara, Marie Massart, Joyce Pierson
Use your voice to better self-direct your plan and build a meaningful life. Self-advocates will provide helpful tips for developing a plan. You will also learn how to flex your advocacy muscles when completing the functional screen. Lean how to prepare for your functional screen and partner with your Screener to effectively work through the process. An IRIS Consultant and Functional Screen Supervisor will be present to assist with any questions. Finally, self-advocates will lead you in a game of Electronic Pathways for self-advocacy and plan development.
SESSION 27: How COVID Realities Impact our Vision of Self-Determination
Presenters: Lynn Breedlove, Jason Endres, Shannon Webb
The COVID care pandemic has affected the lives of people with disabilities in major ways and changed many aspects of disability and health care systems. This session will focus on how COVID has impacted people who self-direct their services. We will focus on: a) social isolation and loneliness, b) disruption of employment, and c) obstacles to obtaining (non-COVID) healthcare. But we won’t dwell on the problems – we’ll present practical ideas for how to overcome them.
SESSION 28: 20/20 Vision for Electronic Visit Verification
Presenters: Amy Chartier, Martha Pings
Electronic Visit Verification starts November 2! Find out the latest updates, where you can find resources, and who is available to help you. Come share our vision to make this federal mandate a Wisconsin success!
SESSION 29: A Self-Direction Plan in Family Care
Presenters: Mary Clare Carlson, Tricia Lazare, David Scribbins, Member using self-directed supports in Inclusa, and Harvey Ross, Member using self-directed supports in My Choice Wisconsin
Wisconsin participants in long-term care have options and enrolling in Family Care provides exciting possibilities for self-directing your plan. Hear from people who are using the unique features of SDS in a managed care organization to create the good life they envision. Join My Choice Wisconsin and Inclusa and learn what SDS is all about.
SESSION 30: Virtual Learning: Let’s Stay Connected and Healthy
Presenters: Kathryn Burish, Molly Cooney, Dan Kalishek, Brittany Kraft
It can be difficult to stay connected with your friends, family, and service providers when you are trying to stay home and safe. Yet it is so important! Virtual Services are a fantastic way to stay connected, stay busy, and keep your spirits up. Join self-advocates and service providers to hear their stories and experiences with virtual services. Learn how to access these services as well as technology tips.
2:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Closing and Really Good Door Prizes
Or Dial-In: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 977 9896 2865
5:00 pm
Movie: Peanut Butter Falcon [Rated PG-13]
