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Advocacy
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Special
3-part Session!
TASH Through Our Eyes:
A Participatory Introduction to the "Photovoice"
Method
There will be three sessions,
1-Thursday to learn the technique and receive cameras
2- Friday to assemble exhibit;
3-Satruday am poster session presentation of exhibit
The Photovoice strategy, often used for research,
puts cameras into the hands of people who feel disenfranchised from
decision making processes. The session will provide hands-on
experience with Photovoice. Participants will learn about the
method, document their experiences and impressions of the TASH
Conference with disposable cameras (provided by the presenters),
write short descriptions of their photos, and present an exhibit for
a wider audience.
Speakers: Jean Whitney-Thomas, Maria Paiewonsky
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In keeping with
TASH’s mission to eliminate barriers to equity, opportunity, and
inclusion, this dynamic strand features sessions new tools for enhancing
advocacy skills and creating change.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
8:30 am - 9:30 am
Yes, Virginia, You Can Eck Out a Living as a Parents' Attorney
One of the biggest obstacles that parents face in making sure that
their special-needs children's due process rights are guarded is finding
an attorney who is knowledgeable about the state and federal protections
available and who is ready, willing and able to take the case. One of the
biggest hurdles that attorneys in private practice and attorneys in public
interest law face is trying to make a living. This break-out session will
focus on tips and strategies to help attorneys make a living in this very
personally satisfying area of law.
Speakers: Dorene Philpot, Sonia Kerr
8:30 am - 9:30 am
"Meeting or Serving Latinos/ Hispanics where they are..."
This
forum will encourage professionals and community members to develop
awareness of factors to consider when connecting with Latinos /Hispanos in
the community. It is intended to guide participants through steps that
should enhance their cultural curiosity, along with their ability to
interact more sensitively with different Spanish speaking groups.
Speakers: Jesus R. Barbosa
9:45 am - 10:45 am
The Parent As An Advocate In The Medical Insurance Context
Appropriate and, often, specialized treatment is needed for children with
special needs. Obtaining medical insurance authorization or reimbursement
for specialized services such as therapy or medical equipment is not
always a simple process. The following presentation will show you how to
more easily maze through your medical insurance policy and get much needed
benefits authorized or paid. Speakers: Marla Kraus
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Basic Advocacy Skills
This
is a Basic Advocacy Skills session for folks who are new to the process
and do not have a grasp of how to use the law to get what
Speakers: Mark Partin
Friday, November 11, 2005
8:30 am - 9:30 am
DART: A Community Response to the Abuse of People with Disabilities
This
workshop is a panel discussion on the collaboration formed by agencies in
Milwaukee
to address abuse and violence against people with disabilities.
Panelists will be members of DART (Disability Abuse Response Team).
Speakers: Leslie Myers, Bonnie Cleveland, Holly Lang, Dolly
Grimes-Johnson, Pat Hollond, Kara Garcia
9:45 am - 10:45 am
The Power of the Disability Vote =
Voting is an important aspect of community participation; however,
there are many barriers which result in people with disabilities not
casting a ballot. This session will explore these barriers, ways to
increase voter turnout, and initiatives to make voting accessible.
Speakers: Howard Seifert, Alicia Sidman, Steve Verriden
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The 2004 Amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act:
What did Congress "Improve?"
This
session is targeted for school personnel, parents and advocates.
This will be an interactive presentation that allows discuss of the
amendments with ample opportunity for questions.
Speaker: Mark Partin
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Positive Attitude, Positive Life!
Staying
positive and determined in life encourages positive things to happen.
From getting picked by Wisconsin Special Olympics, playing tennis
in
Ireland
and working for
Wisconsin
through People First Wisconsin where I am President.
I will show how a positive attitude creates
positive life experiences.
Speakers: Lisa Gilson, Carol Gilson
2:45 pm - 5:00 pm
Self-Advocates Building Local Advocacy Alliances
This interactive panel will share experiences from a self-advocacy
coalition in Washington, DC, as they have created alliances and gained
membership on dozens of government, community, and advocacy boards that
make decisions affecting the lives of people with disabilities.
Speakers: Rebecca S. Salon, Robert Kennedy, Lucuis T. Mangrum, Germaine
Payne-Newsome, Ricardo Thornton,
Lawrence
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