Accessible Transportation Summit (old)
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04/03/2016
2:30 pm - 5:00 pmGeneral Session 1: Discussion on Independent Living Needs in Texas
 
04/04/2016
8:30 am - 9:30 amGeneral Session 2: Paralyzed Veterans of America: Paving the Crossroads Between Innovation and Independence
9:55 am - 10:55 amBreakout 1: The Transition of DARS Independent Living Services to Centers for Independent Living
9:55 am - 10:55 amBreakout 2: The Power and Importance of Self-Advocacy
9:55 am - 10:55 amBreakout 3: Political Power & the Disability Vote
9:55 am - 10:55 amBreakout 4: On the Move: Meeting the transition needs of individuals with behavioral health conditions
12:00 pm - 2:15 pmGeneral Session 3: Ability360 - Developing and Delivering Innovative and High Impact Programs and Services: Strategies that will Broaden Your CIL's Consumer Base, Consumer Appeal, and Create Community Awareness that will Lead to Long Term Success!/ My Journey to Walk Again
2:40 pm - 3:40 pmBreakout 5: Descriptive Audio in a Nutshell
2:40 pm - 3:40 pmBreakout 6: What do I need to know about the Client Assistance Program, CAP?
2:40 pm - 3:40 pmBreakout 7: Texas ABLE Act - Opportunity and Independence
2:40 pm - 3:40 pmBreakout 8: Taking on Transportation: Innovative ways on Coordinating for Service
4:00 pm - 5:00 pmGeneral Session 4: Employment---The Unfinished Business of the Americans with Disabilities Act
 
04/05/2016
8:30 am - 10:00 amGeneral Session 5: Innovation In Dance Creates New Opportunities in Fitness and Health
10:25 am - 11:25 amBreakout 9: The Benefits of Music & Memory For Independent Living
10:25 am - 11:25 amBreakout 10: Parents with Disabilities
10:25 am - 11:25 amBreakout 11: Federal Disability Law Overview
10:25 am - 11:25 amBreakout 12: Disability Entrepreneurism: Community Advocacy in a Business World
11:50 am - 2:00 pmGeneral Session 6: Inclusion Through Play: A Look at Ultra-Accessible Morgan's Wonderland/ Over 65: The New Kids on the Block
2:00 pm - 3:00 pmExhibitor Interactive Network/Demonstration Power Hour (Optional)




Tracks Breakdown:

1. Independent Living Services: Sessions will cover topics relating to innovations in Independent Living services for advocates, consumers, services providers, and/or IL staff members.

2. Assistive Technology: Sessions will cover topics relating to innovative technology available to regain Independence.

3. Legal/ Legislative Updates: Sessions will cover topics relating to updates on legal issues and legislative policies.

4. General Track: Sessions will cover topics related to informing staff, consumers, and other advocates on Independent Living.