The 20th Anniversary

Family Café

Conference At A Glance Some of the sessions at this year’s event have been organized into “tracks” based on subject. This key will help you to identify “tracked” sessions.

Smart Money

Mental Health

Employment

Disaster Preparedness

Advocacy

Youth

Recreation

Birth through Age Five

Military Families

Assistive Technology Sessions presented in Spanish, or with Spanish-speaking presenters, are printed in RED. Sign language interpreters available at Silver Spring I on Convention Level, courtesy of the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Family changing rooms are located in Silver Spring II (Convention Level), and Barrell Spring I (Lobby Level). Wheelchair and scooter rental is available at Registration Desk. Friday, June 15, 2018 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration Open, Registration Desk 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, Regency Ballroom 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tennis, Hoverball, and Archery, Regency Ballroom 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Employment Expo, Regency Ballroom 10: a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dental Screening, Regency Ballroom 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. FAAST, Inc. Assistive Technology Room, Regency Ballroom Q 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project Sensory Room, Orlando Ballroom L &

M 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Opening Session & Keynote Address, Plaza International

Ballroom 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Rock Spring II 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Registration Open, Convention Registration 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Early Steps, Early Wishes Playgroup, Regency Ballroom P (English and Spanish)

2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Royal DJs, Foyer 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wildlife Show by Gatorland, Regency Ballroom 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Brazilian Voices, Foyer 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Brazilian Voices, Foyer 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The 20th Annual Governor’s Summit on Disabilities, featuring

Governor Rick Scott, Plaza International Ballroom

Early Steps, Early Wishes Playgroup 1:30-4:00 Regency Ballroom P 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

What Are the Untapped Disability Services in the Sunshine State, and How Can They Benefit Me and My Family? Celebration 1 Tactile/Hands-on Disaster Preparedness, Evacuation Planning, and Kit Building for Persons with Access and Functional Needs, on a Low Budget, Through Recycling and Free Items [Disaster Preparedness] Celebration 2 The Silent Epidemic: Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Celebration 3 Search for Resources Celebration 4 Orthopedic Treatment of Cerebral Palsy Celebration 5 The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children [Military] Celebration 6 Fresh Start Consumer Network of Florida [Mental Health] Celebration 7 Advocating for Your Rare Disorder [Advocacy] Celebration 8 Dyslexia: Get the Facts Celebration 9 “Really, Sadiq?” Addressing Special Needs Mommy (Caregiver) Fatigue Celebration 10 The Autism, Anxiety, Disrupted Sleep Connection Celebration 11 What is a Reasonable Accommodation at Work and How Do I Get One? [Employment] Celebration 12

The Gardiner Scholarship and the McKay Scholarship Celebration 13 Adulting 101: WIOA, Transition, and Finances for Students with Disabilities Celebration 14 Behavior Management Tips for Parents Celebration 15 Celebration 16 How Work Incentives Can Work for You Bayhill 17 IEP Jeopardy [Youth] Bayhill 18 Rest Quest Bayhill 19 Your Winning Ticket: Making Work Pay – Understanding Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medicare and MedicaidBenefits Planning with Vocational Rehabilitation Bayhill 20 Your Dependent With Special Needs: Making Their Future More Secure [Smart Money] Bayhill 21 What’s your Story? How to Video Blog Bayhill 22 Extended School Year: The Who, What, and When of ESY Bayhill 23 Maximizing Advocacy and Positive Outcomes with Healthcare Providers [Advocacy] Bayhill 24 Functional Neurology: The Future of Brain-Based Rehabilitation Bayhill 25 Hope, Love, & Me Bayhill 26 Chair Yoga for Children and Adults with Disabilities [Recreation] Bayhill 28 Imagining Success for All Families: Child Care Resource and Referral Can Help Bayhill 29 Have We Found the Holy Grail?: The Promise of Improved Behavioral Health Treatments [Mental Health] Bayhill 30 How to Safely Navigate Technology (Focusing on Special Needs) [Assistive Technology] Blue Spring II Early Steps, Early Wishes [Birth to Five] Regency P 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Royal DJs, Foyer

3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

What You Should Ask Your Special Needs Attorney Celebration 1 The End of Bullying Begins with You Celebration 2 Self Determination and Service Providers – Advocating Through Life’s Journeys [Advocacy] Celebration 3 Application, Eligibility Determination, and Enrollment Requirements for Participation in APD Services (Presenter is bilingual) (Large Room Required) Celebration 4 Guardianship Celebration 5 EAR (Engaged-Active-Resilient) [Military] Celebration 6 Parents Helping Parents and the Gardiner Scholarship Celebration 7 AACID-Advocates for Adult Children with Intellectual Disabilities [Advocacy] Celebration 8 Collaborating for Families' Success - Florida's Early Care and Education System [Birth to Five] Celebration 9 22q Round Table Celebration 10 Color Me Calm with Sound Health Celebration 11 Behaviorally Challenged Students, Advocation for Appropriate Supports Celebration 12 Getting Hired: A Job-seeker's Guide to Navigating the Hiring Process [Employment] Celebration 13 Think Pawsitive: Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and Places of Public Accommodation Celebration 14 Shaping Behavior with Apps for iPad [Assistive Technology] Celebration 15

Disaster Preparedness [Disaster Preparedness] Celebration 16 Building Family-School Partnerships for Inclusive Education Bayhill 17 [Youth] Bayhill 18 You Can Do it Too! Bayhill 19 Benefits Planning with Vocational Rehabilitation [Employment]

Bayhill 20 Vision Planning: An Essential Element of Your Special Needs Planning Process [Smart Money] Bayhill 21 TODAY TOOLS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS Bayhill 22 Social Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities Via Online, Tabletop, and Video Gaming: An Overview Bayhill 23 Realizing the Dream: Opportunities for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities in Postsecondary Education Bayhill 24 The Secrets of “Letting Go” and Flourishing in Planned Residential Community Bayhill 25 What Parents Need to Know about Graduation Requirements Bayhill 26 Recreation for Networking, Wellness, and Fun, Oh My! [Recreation] Bayhill 28 Trauma and Individuals with Disabilities [Mental Health] Bayhill 30

The Story of Logan and LoganTech [Assistive Technology] Blue Spring II 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Brazilian Voices, Foyer 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Getting the Services You Need from the Florida Medicaid Developmental Disabilities Individual Budgeting (iBudget) Waiver Celebration 1 Easy, Everyday ACTIVITIES to Improve Social ABILITIES Celebration 2 Choking and Other Concerns Celebration 3 Understanding Social Security Work Incentives [Employment] Celebration 4 Understanding APD Services Celebration 5 Resources for Military Families [Military] Celebration 6 How to use Meditation and Mindfulness for Anxiety Management [Mental Health] Celebration 7 Who Are You?: Identifying Yourself as an Advocate [Advocacy] Celebration 8 Jeremy’s Journey – Through Early Steps and Beyond [Birth to Five] Celebration 9

Celebration 10 Pink Art Party Celebration 11 WellCare’s Community Assistance Line: Getting You Connected Celebration 12 Get the Skills to Land your First Job or Advance in your Current Job [Employment] Celebration 13 Preparing Teens for Transition to Adult Health Care: 10 Steps to Successful Health Care Transition Celebration 14 The Struggling and Emerging Writer: How You Can Help Your Child Celebration 15 Pets and Service Animals in Disaster [Disaster Preparedness] Celebration 16 Driving With Autism Bayhill 17 Come Chat with the FYC [Youth] Bayhill 18 Understanding and Participating in a Facilitated IEP Meeting Bayhill 19 When Less is More: Using More Planning With Less Restrictive Alternatives to Avoid Court, Save Money and Preserve Independence [Smart Money] Bayhill 21 A Critical Imprint on Family Caregiving: Working to Enhance Respite Care in Florida Bayhill 22 ABLE United: The Basics on ABLE Accounts [Smart Money] Bayhill 23 The Importance of Finding Support on the Journey of Raising a Child with Special Needs Bayhill 24 Navigating the Transition Process and Vocational Rehabilitation Bayhill 25 A Life-Span Approach for Individuals with Cerebral Palsy Bayhill 26 Education and Employment After High School Bayhill 28 Florida’s Behavioral Health System for Children, Youth and Young Adults [Mental Health] Bayhill 30 Oh, with AT the Places We'll Go! [Assistive Technology Blue Spring II Surviving Accidental Submersions (SACS) Aquatic Therapy cures paralysis [Recreation] Quiet Pool

5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Brazilian Voices, Foyer 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The 20th Annual Governor’s Summit featuring Governor Rick

Scott, Plaza International Ballroom Saturday, June 16, 2018 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Registration Open, Registration Desk 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Zumba, Regency Ballroom Foyer 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Yoga, Peacock Spring 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, Regency Ballroom 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Dental Screening, Regency Ballroom 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tennis, Hoverball, and Archer, Regency Ballroom 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. FAAST, Inc. Assistive Technology Room, Regency Ballroom Q 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project Sensory Room, Orlando Ballroom L &

M 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Keynote Address: Plaza International Ballroom 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Brazilian Voices, Foyer 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Royal DJs, Foyer 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Wildlife Show by Gatorland, Regency Ballroom 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Adapted Art Exploration, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Adaptive Scuba and Paddle Board, Quiet Pool 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration Open, Registration Desk 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Beauty and the Beast by Synchrony Arts Group, Barrel

Spring II 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Early Steps Playgroup, Orlando Ballroom N 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Rock Spring II 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. FRIENDS Chorus, Foyer 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts, Orlando Ballroom N 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. FRIENDS Chorus, Foyer 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Meet Wonder Woman, Regency Ballroom and Foyer 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Royal DJs, Foyer 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Family Entertainment featuring DJ Scully, Plaza International

Ballroom 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Meet Dr. Verra-Tirado, Chief, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, Florida Department of Education Celebration 1 Let's Get Ready/Planning Together for Emergencies Sesame Street Disaster Preparedness [Disaster Preparedness] Celebration 2

Effective Advocacy with APD [Advocacy] Celebration 3 Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery [Disaster Preparedness] Celebration 4 Introduction to Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program Celebration 5 Useful Advice for Moving, Transferring, or Transitioning Families with Special Needs [Military] Celebration 6 Using Multi-Sensory Strategies to Assist Your Child With Dyslexia Celebration 7 Find the Passion That Lies Within – Become a Partner in Policymaking [Advocacy] Celebration 8 Using Technology with Infants and Toddlers [Birth to Five] Celebration 9 Cerebral Palsy Roundtable Celebration 10 Living Life Outside The Box Celebration 11 Guardianships and Guardianship Alternatives Celebration 12 Employment is the goal - So, WHAT Are the First Steps? [Employment] Celebration 13 Living with Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Epilepsy 101 Celebration 14 Family Fun with Math Celebration 15 Linking the Pieces Between Sensory and Processing Bayhill 17 How Having a Sibling Affected My Childhood [Youth] Bayhill 18 Helping My Child: Practical Tips for Home and School Bayhill 19 Employment Recipes for Success - VR Services [Employment] Bayhill 20 Benefits and Tax Savings for Families with Special Needs [Smart Money] Bayhill 21 Managing the Oral Care System for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs Bayhill 22 ABLE United: The Basics on ABLE Accounts 2.0 [Smart Money] Bayhill 23 It’s Not Magic—It’s Music Therapy Bayhill 24 Writing for Real: Strategies for Home and School Bayhill 25

Comparing College Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability Bayhill 26 Surviving Accidental Submersions (SACS) Aquatic Therapy cures paralysis [Recreation] Bayhill 28 Moms to Moms Bayhill 29 Families Engaging in Coordinated Systems [Mental Health] Bayhill 30 Can Medical Marijuana Help Those Suffering with Fibromyalgia and other Debiltating Disorders? Bayhill 31 Early Steps of SWFL Playgroup [Birth to Five] Orlando N Barrell Spring II Ready, Set, AIM [Assistive Technology] Blue Spring II Celebration of Life Ceremony Coral Spring 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Rock Spring II 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. FRIENDS Chorus, Foyer 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arts & Crafts, Orlando Ballroom N 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Meet Melinda Mitchell Chief of Vocational Rehabilitation Field Services and Learn Everything you wanted to know about VR but didn’t know who to ask Celebration 1 Living with the Physiological Issues of Autism: A Personal Story Celebration 2 ID, Aging and Dementia Celebration 3 Understanding Social Security Work Incentives [Employment] Celebration 4 Moving forward in CDC+ - System Enhancements and How They Will Affect You Celebration 5 Meet Your School Liaison Officers [Military] Celebration 6 The Criminal Justice System and People with Disabilities Celebration 7 So You Think You Want to Start A Self Advocacy Group? [Advocacy] Celebration 8 Recycled Fun to Help Infants and Toddlers [Birth to Five] Celebration 9 From the Trenches to Doing a Blog, Writing a Book and More

Celebration 10 Brevard Jewish Inclusion Network Celebration 11 Health Literacy: I Hear You Knocking, But You Can’t Come In Celebration 12 Find Your Next Job [Employment] Celebration 13 Fun! Fun! Fun! Family Fun Ways to Build Essential Skills. Celebration 15 Sheltering Considerations and Disaster Preparedness for those With Special Needs [Disaster Preparedness] Celebration 16 Environmental Accessibility Assessment Bayhill 17 Romantic Relationships 101 [Youth] Bayhill 18 Why Not Consider College?! 20 Ideas from Two College Graduates (And Their Mom!) Bayhill 19 “It’s Safe To Let Go” [Birth to Five] Bayhill 20 Provide for Your Child and Plan for Retirement? Not Impossible! [Smart Money] Bayhill 21 "Just Breathe" Excellent Greatness Women's Forum Bayhill 22 Becoming Civically Active and Engaged in 2018 and Beyond… Bayhill 23 Advocating For Your Child: Navigating Through Your Health Insurance [Advocacy] Bayhill 24 A Parent's Tool Kit for Actively Engaging in the IEP Process Bayhill 25 Man Laws for Mom Bayhill 26 Creating a Fully Inclusive Waterpark in Florida – Input Wanted [Recreation] Bayhill 28 Dispute Resolution, Navigating the Process Bayhill 29 Family-to-Family [Mental Health] Bayhill 30 ADD and Executive Functioning /Empowering Well Being Bayhill 31 It Took a Village—Residents & Parents Share Their Experience Bayhill 32 What is Assistive Technology? – AT is AT! [Assistive Technology] Blue Spring II

2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. FRIENDS Chorus, Foyer 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Helping My Child Understand: Reading Comprehension Celebration 1 HELP! Our Child’s Challenges Are Affecting Our Marriage Celebration 2 Resources for Military Families [Military] Celebration 6 Introduction to Discrimination Against People with Disabilities Celebration 7 Speakin' Up & Hangin' Out: Self-advocacy as a Means of Socialization for Young Adults [Advocacy] Celebration 8 Traveling the Seas of Emotions [Birth to Five] Celebration 9 Delegate Roundtable: Autism Celebration 10 Assistance Animals for Persons with Autism, Developmental, or Intellectual Disabilities Celebration 12 Power Up for Jobs™ A Program to Support Youth with Disabilities in Obtaining and Sustaining Employment [Employment] Celebration 13 Just For Dads Celebration 14 When You and the School Disagree Celebration 15 Taking Refuge in a General Population Shelter [Disaster Preparedness] Celebration 16 Tips for parents of children who are blind, visually impaired or have low vision Bayhill 17 Elevating Youth Advocates to Young Professionals: The Next Evolution [Youth] Bayhill 18 ABCs and 123s of SNTs (Special Needs Trusts) [Smart Money] Bayhill 19 Your Winning Ticket: Making Work Pay – Understanding Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Security, Medicare and MedicaidBenefits Planning with Vocational Rehabilitation [Employment] Bayhill 20 My Money and Making a Plan - Understanding Credit and the Credit System [Smart Money] Bayhill 21 The Unseen Special Need Bayhill 22

It’s T.I.M.E. for Dynamic Dropout Prevention: Scaling Up Student Engagement and School Climate for Student Success Bayhill 23 2018 Legislative Issues and How to Make Your Voice Heard! [Advocacy] Bayhill 24 Refusing To Lose Bayhill 25 Letting Go: Time to Land the Helicopter Bayhill 26 Transition Planning, High School and Beyond Bayhill 29 The Recovery Oriented Community-What is your role? [Mental Health] Bayhill 30 Meet APD Director Barbara Palmer (Large Room Required) Plaza International Ballroom Surviving Accidental Submersions (SACS) Aquatic Therapy cures paralysis [Recreation] Quiet Pool Assistive Technology to Promote Independence for Seniors [Assistive Technology] Blue Spring II 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Royal DJs, Foyer 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS

Living Well without Wheat and Glutens Celebration 1 Becoming the Caregiver of Your Adult Sibling Celebration 2 Join Family Care Council Florida as We Celebrate our 25th Anniversary "Still Going Strong"! Celebration 3 Resumes and Jobs [Employment] Celebration 4 Session 3: Introduction to Consumer Directed Care Plus (CDC+) Program. (Spanish Session) (Large Room Required) Celebration 5 INSPIRATION & ENCOURAGEMENT FOR MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS [Military] Celebration 6 Celebration 7 Become Successful in Advocacy by Practicing Leadership Skills [Advocacy] Celebration 8 Navigating the Response to Intervention Process (RtI) Celebration 10

OMG: Open Mic Gumbo! Celebration 11 The Wallet Card: A Tool for Successful Interactions with Police Celebration 12 Making the Magic, Finidng Work in Orlando's Theme Parks and Attractions [Employment] Celebration 13 ABC's of Special Needs Trusts and Guardian Advocacy [Smart Money] Celebration 14 Teamwork! Services for Students with Visual Impairments and Additional Disabilities Celebration 15 AmeriCorps/Volunteerism [Disaster Preparedness] Celebration 16 Elevating Lived Expertise through Coaching [Youth] Bayhill 18 Newborn Screening: A Life Changer Bayhill 19 The VR Kids Menu Smorgasbord [Employment] Bayhill 20 ABA Therapy: History, Resources, and What to Expect Bayhill 22 Higher Education Opportunities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Bayhill 23 Social Security Overpayments Bayhill 24 Can I Go to Camp Too? Planning for the Fun, Freeing Life of Overnight Camp [Recreation] Bayhill 28 Mental Health and Executive Functioning [Mental Health] Bayhill 30 The Importance of Early Assisted Mobility in Children with Disabilities Bayhill 32 Live a Day, Live YOUR Life Outdoor Recreation, Exercise and Wellness Event [Assistive Technology] Blue Spring II 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pyramid Players, Foyer 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Chance 2 Dance, Foyer 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Family Entertainment featuring DJ Scully, Plaza International

Ballroom

Sunday, June 17, 2018 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Alcoholics Anonymous, Rock Spring II 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open, Regency Ballroom 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Zumba, Regency Ballroom Foyer

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Yoga, Peacock Spring 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Rubber Duck Race 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Keynote Address featuring Micah Fowler, Plaza International

Ballroom 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closing and Door Prizes, Plaza International Ballroom