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URL:https://staging.dscc.uic.edu/events/16th-annual-empower-all-abilities-
 conference-in-springfield/
SUMMARY:16th Annual Empower All Abilities Conference in Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, learn and grow together to support students of all ab
 ilities at this free in-person conference for families\, educators and pro
 fessionals\n\nJoin Springfield Public Schools and a supportive community o
 f advocates for the 16th annual "Empower All Abilities Conference" on Nov.
  16 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is at Lanphier High School in Spri
 ngfield.\n\nThis free\, in-person conference will provide a day filled wit
 h insights and strategies to better support and empower students with exce
 ptionalities.\n\nExplore and enjoy a vibrant exhibitor hall. Browse local 
 and national vendors as well as service providers offering crucial resourc
 es and connections in your community.\n\nListen to social media influencer
  and keynote speaker Jordan Toma. Jordan is a national speaker and also th
 e author of  "I’m Just a Kid With an IEP." His inspiring journey will s
 et the tone for a great day.\n\nParticipants can join regional experts in 
 sessions on autism\, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)\, tra
 nsition services\, long-term planning and more. Breakout topics will inclu
 de:\n\n 	Families as Advisors: Building Advisory Councils | Megan Mutti\, 
 MA\n 	Understanding Secondary Transition | Karrie Potter and Abbi Mars\n 	
 Guardianship and the Alternatives | Timothy J. Rigby\, Esquire\n 	Special 
 Needs Estate Planning and Government Benefits - Planning for Your Child's 
 Financial Security | Timothy J. Rigby\, Esquire\n 	Empowered IEP Advocacy 
 for Parents | Michele Westmaas\n 	From School to Successful Post-Secondary
  Outcomes | David Brott\, Jason Coleman\, and Teresa McCarthy\n 	Practical
  Strategies for Improving Behavior | Corey Moore\, BCBA\n 	Shifting from D
 eficit-Based to Strength-Based: An Introduction to Neurodiversity-Affirmin
 g Practices | Daj'Za Mitchell\, MS CCC-SLP\n 	STRIVE in District 186 | Chr
 isty Reynolds\n\nMembers of the Division of Specialized Care for Children 
 (DSCC) team will also be there answer your questions and explain how we he
 lp children and families. Please be sure to stop by our table.\n\nThe eve
 nt is open to families\, educators and professionals. Childcare services w
 ill also be available for children ages 3 and up.\n\nSee the "Empower All 
 Abilities Conference" flyer for more details.\n\nRegister online to attend
  the "Empower All Abilities Conference."
CATEGORIES:Conference,Resource Fair
LOCATION:Lanphier HIgh School\, 1300 N. 11th St.\, Springfield\, Illinois\,
  62702\, United States
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