Silver State Self-Advocacy Conference 2022

Event Dates: August 2, 3 & 4, 2022
Event Location: Palace Station, Las Vegas, NV

The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities invites you to attend the Silver State Self-Advocacy Conference 2022, a conference by and for the I/DD community.

This event is in partnership with Nevada Aging and Disability Services, the Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center, the Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities, Nevada Department of Education Office of Inclusive Education, Nevada Blind Connect, Nevada PEP, Opportunity Village, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.

Keynote Speakers include Lacey Buchanan, Nina G, and Vicki Gottlich!

Registration for this event is closed! This event took place August 2-4, 2022.

If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Ortiz, at rortiz@dhhs.nv.gov or 775-684-8619.

Event Agenda and Presentation Materials:

Due to the size of the videos of the live presentations, we are unable to post the links online. However, the available materials/PowerPoints are below. If you would like any additional information or contacts, please email Rortiz@dhhs.nv.gov and we will provide you with the additional information. We apologize for the inconvenience.

August 2nd

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast and Check-In

9:00 AM | Conference Starts and Opening Remarks

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote | Presented by: Nina G.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Break and Transition to Breakout Sessions #1

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | Breakout Sessions #1

Room 1: The Leadership Lift | Presented by: Johnny Morales

Room 2: Nevada Assistive Technology Resource Center | Presented by: Scott Youngs, John Rosenlund, Lance Ledet, and Marjory Olaes

Room 3:  New Legislative Advocacy & Voting Innovations | Presented by: Sondra Cosgrove

Room 4: Celebrating Neurodiversity | Presented by: Jared Stewart – VIDEO

Room 5: Vendor Fair

11:15 AM – 11:30 AM | Break and Transition to Grand Ballroom

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch and Main Keynote | Presented by: Lacey Buchanan

12:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Disability Services Panel | General Session – Grand Ballroom

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Break and Transition to Breakout Sessions #2

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Breakout Sessions #2

Room 1: Nevada Talking Book Services | Presented by: Brett Silver

Room 2: A TSC Advocacy Success Story | Presented by: Kathleen Kingston

Room 3: Getting the First Job | Presented by: Carley Murray

Room 4: Mindfulness and Yoga in the Workplace | Presented by: Dr. Sherilyn Duckworth

Room 5: Vendor Fair

General Session Room: Voters Rights | Presented by: Kate Osti

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Break and Transition to Breakout Session #3

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions #3

Room 1: Getting Unstuck: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Systems to Address Anxiety and Get Ourselves to Take Action! | Presented by: Jared Stewart – VIDEO

Room 2: Person Centered Planning | Presented by: Kelli Slaughter

Room 3: Community Safety: Supporting Safe Interactions Between First Responders and People with Disabilities | Presented by: Maricela Gutierrez Rodriguez and Lindsay Diamond

Room 5: Vendor Fair

General Session Room: Independent Living Workshop | Presented by: Kate Osti, John Rosenlund, DeeDee Foremaster, Sabra McWhitier, and Dawn Lyons

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | A Reset for Change: Meet your Commission, Highlighted Partners, and Local Grantee Service Providers | Grand Ballroom

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Introduction to the Arc of Nevada

August 3rd

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Enjoy breakfast in the Grand Ballroom!

8:30 AM | Event Start | Advocacy Video | Presented by Vicki Gottlich – Administration on Community Living

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM | Sexual Assault Prevention Presentation | General Session | Grand Ballroom | Presented by: Kailin Kelderman, Eilish Kelderman, Mary Bryant, and the Nevada Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence

9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Short Break

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Breakout Sessions #1

Room 1: Meeting in the Middle – Being Safe Online While Also Self-Advocating for One’s Needs | Presented by: Rebecca Arvans, Ph.D., BCBA-D and Duane Runyan, PhD, MBA

Room 2: Raising Your Voice in the IEP Process | Presented by: Penni Echols

Room 3: Crisis Intervention – The Art of De-Escalation | Presented by: Carmen Johnson

Room 4: Advocacy Feud/Pictionary | Presented by: Regina Daniel

Room 5: Vendor Fair

General Session Room: Leadership | Presented by: Dr. Sherilyn Duckworth

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Transition and Networking Break

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM | Lunch and Self-Advocacy Panel | General Session | Grand Ballroom

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM | Break and Transition to Breakouts

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Breakout Sessions #2

Room 1: Addressing and Improving Mental Wellbeing | Presented by: Mysha McClain

Room 2: How to Advocate/Be a Self-Advocate | Presented by: Steven Cohen

Room 3: Sibling Support: The Sibling Leadership Network | Presented by: Linda Monterroso

Room 4: Helping Others Achieve Their Dreams Was the Secret to Achieving My Own | Presented by: Katie Selby

Room 5: Vendor Fair

General Session Room: Respite Care Certification – Self-Pace Training Opportunity | Presented by: Yazmin Orozco, Jamie Ahumada, and Cheryl Dinnell

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | Break and Transition to General Session

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Integrated Employment Panel | General Session | Grand Ballroom

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Break and Transition to Breakout Sessions #3

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Breakout Sessions #3

Room 1: Self-Advocacy Matters: Accessing an Empowered Education | Presented by: Jessica Alley

Room 2: Fractured Rainbow | Presented by: Samuel Hickson, PhD

Room 3: Mental Health in a Post Pandemic World & How HeartMath Technology is helping people Self-Advocate | Presented by: Adriana Rosales

Room 4: Introduction to Early Intervention with Emphasis on Utilizing SKI HI Curriculum | Presented by: Amy Zadorozny and Kristin Sullivan

Room 5: Vendor Fair

August 4th

8:00 AM | Event Starts

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Breakfast

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Partners in Policymaking Graduation | Grand Ballroom

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Breakout Sessions #1

Room 1: Unleash the Alpha Inside – Becoming Your Own Leader | Presented by: Cathy Brooks

Room 2: Being a Member of the Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities | Presented by: Santa Perez and Kimberly Palma-Ortega

Room 3: 2023 Partners in Policymaking Information | Presented by: Ellen Marquez

Room 4: How to Advocate/Be a Self-Advocate | Presented by: Michelle Steiner- VIDEO

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM | Break and Transition to General Session

11:15 AM – 12: 15 PM | Deaf and Hard of Hearing Non-Profits Panel | General Session | Grand Ballroom

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM | Networking | Boxed Lunch to Go (for those traveling 50+ miles home)

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Vaccine Clinic in Room 5