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The Fourth Annual Northeast Arkansas Health Education Conference-2007
Arkansas State University
Student Union-Third Floor
Jonesboro, Arkansas
July 30-31, 2007
SCHEDULE
Monday, July 30, 2007
8:30-9:30 Session I
Centennial A: Parents as Teachers: Math and Science, Cynthia Miller, Ph.D., Director, Delta Institute for Mathematics and Science Education, Arkansas State University, Activities parents can do at home to support math and science
Centennial S: Rescheduling—check back
James Sanders or Hunter Williams on Domestic Violence
Centennial U: Violence in the Workplace, Tina Chapple, Certified Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Trainer, Focus, Inc., How to prevent it; how to react when it happens anyway
Chickasawba A: Transition to Kindergarten, Brooks Sawyers, Focus, Inc., Parent Trainer for the Arkansas Parent Training and Information Center, Prepare your children with disabilities for kindergarten
Chickasawba S: The Makings of a Good Early Childhood Program, Donna Hagler, Licensing Specialist, Child Care Licensing Unit, DHS, Important features of any good early childhood program
Chickasawba U: Know Your Resources: Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, Christie Jordan, Executive Director, Who qualifies and how to use it
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-10:45 Session II
Centennial A: New Developments in Assistive Technology, Susan Lairson, Rehab/Financial Consultant Presidential Conversions, The latest in AT for people with physical disabilities
Centennial S: Maltreatment I: Consumer Abuse and Reporting, Dr. David Montague, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, UALR, What it is and how to report it
Centennial U: Fruits and Vegetables, The Fun Way, Romona Thieme, County Extension Agent - Family & Consumer Sciences, University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service for Mississippi County, Teaching nutrition to preschoolers
Chickasawba A: Consumers with Disabilities on Public Transit Systems, Joel Gardner, Transportation Coordinator, Jonesboro Economical Transit System (JETS), Disability issues faced by public transit systems and the consumers who use them
Chickasawba S: Nuts and Bolts of Arkansas Medicaid Waiver Services, Judy Routon, Waiver Administrator, DDS, Overview of the ACS Medicaid Waiver
Chickasawba U: Know Your Resources: ICAN, Sharon Woffard, Outreach Coordinator, ICAN, What ICAN can do for you
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Session III
Centennial A: The Early Intervention Mediation Project, Nancy Mathews and Melanie Ewell, UALR - William H. Bowen School of Law Mediation Clinic, Quickly find effective solutions to problems; will soon be a required piece of EI procedural safeguards training
Centennial S: Disability Etiquette, Ida Esh’t, Executive Director, Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities, Encouraging respect, a “two-way passage”
Centennial U: Safety & Fun in the Summertime, Debbie Still, County Extension Agent - Family & Consumer Sciences for Greene County, Sun and water safety, hot weather emergencies, animal bites and stings
Chickasawba A: Know Your Resources: CRDC’s Emergency Resources, Miranda Kerperien, Family Services Specialist, CRDC, What local options are there for people in severe need?
Chickasawba S: Medicaid Billing and Software, Brenda Barfield, Provider Representative, EDS, Here’s your chance to ask the tough questions about billing
Chickasawba U: Teaching Methods for Consumers with Mental Retardation, Gale Hollaway, M.Ed., Nettleton Junior High and Arkansas State University, Proven methods to teach children and adults with mental retardation
12:00-12:15 Break
12:15-1:15 Session IV
Centennial A: Hands On Math, Cynthia Miller, Ph.D, Director, Delta Institute for Mathematics and Science Education Arkansas State University, Best practice math lessons for preschoolers
Centennial S: Emergency Procedures, Ida E’sht, Executive Director, Governor’s Commission on People with Disabilities, What service providers need to know about handling a crisis—Emergency Preparedness is the responsibility of each individual
Centennial U: Figuring Out Why Children Misbehave, Debbie Baker, County Extension Agent - Family & Consumer Sciences for Clay County, Changing behaviors is easier when you know what’s causing them
Chickasawba A: Music Programs for Adults, Linda Bales and Angela Grooms, Focus, Inc., Fun musical activities for adults with disabilities; children would benefit as well
Chickasawba S: Know Your Resources: Legal Aid of Arkansas, Teresa Franklin and Andrea Walker, Attorneys at Law, Who qualifies for legal aid and what it can do for you and your consumers
Chickasawba U: Working Effectively with Severe and Profound Consumers, Gale Hollaway, M.Ed., Nettleton Public School District and Arkansas State University, How to assist the lowest functioning consumers to progress
1:15-1:30 Break
1:30-2:30 Session V
Centennial A: Hands On Science, Cynthia Miller, Director, Delta Institute for Mathematics and Science Education Arkansas State University Getting consumers involved in science
Centennial S: Managing Behavioral Disorders, Lori Poston, Behavioral Therapist, Mid-South Health Systems, What parents and teachers can do to manage serious behavioral disorders
Centennial U: Children In Poverty,
Debbie DeRossitte, County Extension Agent - Family & Consumer
Sciences for Craighead County,
Unique situations and challenges faced
by Arkansas children in poverty
Chickasawba A: Building An Apartment Building for People With Disabilities, Doni Martin, Executive Director, Center for Developmental Services, Jim Jansen, Director, Black River Area Developmental Corporation Funding and building an apartment building for adults with disabilities
Chickasawba S: Caring For The Caregiver, Jayni Blackburn, LSW, Director of Education, Mid-South Health Systems, Inc., Learn how to identify and meet the needs of the caregiver so they can continue to be effective
Chickasawba U: Know Your Resources: Hospice, Tammy Hawkins, R.N., St. Bernard’s Hospice, All service providers need to know how hospices work, who qualifies, how to apply, etc.
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 Session VI
Centennial A: Know Your Resources: Interagency Coordinating Council, Laura Strope, ICC Program Developer, Positive networking skills and practices can net you all kinds of benefits
Centennial S: Traumatic Brain Injury I, Chris Ashley, PT; Arlinda Boyd, SLP; Carmen Hottinger, OT, HealthSouth, Presentation of a case study reviewing individualized rehabilitation programming in PT, OT, and ST
Centennial U: Child Maltreatment and Mandated Reporting, Sherry Williamson, MPA, Child Abuse Project Coordinator, Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape & Domestic Violence, Required training for any childcare worker
Chickasawba A: Know Your Resources: Literacy League, Thomas Templeton, Literacy Coordinator, Literacy League of Craighead County (serving Craighead and Poinsett Counties), What the local Literacy League can do for your consumers
Chickasawba S: Professional Behavior, Jewell Barnes, M.Ed., Focus, Inc., What is expected of every good employee
Chickasawba U: Therapeutic Services Orientation Part I, Judy Eddington, MA, CCC-SLP, Therapy Consultant, Developmental Disabilities Services,
Mandatory training for all therapists licensed by DDS licensed community programs serving 0-5
3:45-4:00 Break
4:00-5:00 Session VII
Centennial A: Know Your Resources: Parent Training and Information Center, Brooks Sawyers, Parent Trainer, Arkansas Parent Training and Information Center, Focus, Inc., What the PTI Center can do for you
Centennial S: Traumatic Brain Injury II, Chris Ashley, PT; Arlinda Boyd, SLP; Carmen Hottinger, OT, HealthSouth, Presentation of a case study reviewing individualized rehabilitation programming in speech therapy
Centennial U: Updated Maltreatment Laws, Sherry Williamson, MPA, Child Abuse Project Coordinator, Arkansas Commission on Child Abuse, Rape & Domestic Violence, Your job may depend on knowing the latest in maltreatment laws; Here’s your chance to get up to date information
Chickasawba A: Know Your Resources: Women’s Crisis Center, Kerri Bangert, Awareness and Prevention Educator, Women’s Crisis Center, What you need to know to refer women in crisis
Chickasawba S: DSP: Grief and Relationships, Jewell Barnes, M.Ed., and Tami Chandler, MRC, Certified DSP Trainers, Focus, Inc., How to assist your consumers to process grief
Chickasawba U: Therapeutic Services Orientation Part II, Judy Eddington, MA, CCC-SLP, Therapy Consultant, Developmental Disabilities Services, Mandatory training for all therapists licensed by DDS licensed community programs serving 0-5
5:00-6:00 Dismiss for Supper
6:00-8:00 Evening Session
Centennial S: What About ME? People with Disabilities and Their Siblings, Shelby Knight, Focus, Inc., Co-Director of the Arkansas Parent Training and Information Center, Shelby talks about the special issues faced by siblings of people with disabilities and their impact on the family
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
8:30-9:30 Session VIII
Centennial A: Videos on Seizure Disorders, Marrietta Olsen, Certified First Aid Instructor, This series of videos is an excellent introduction to seizure care as well as a refresher for the experienced employee
Centennial S: What More Do They Want???, Jewell Barnes, M.Ed., Focus, Inc., What is expected of every good employee--Repeat
Centennial U: Pizzarific Pasta, Heather Bennett, Childcare Provider Trainer, The Centers For Youth and Families, Teaching through cooking lessons—for children and adults
Chickasawba A: Know Your Resources: Experience Works, EW Representative, See what older workers can do for your organization
Chickasawba S: Appreciating Diversity: A Window of Opportunity Part I, Bettye R. Gibson, Educational Workshop Educator, Introductory experience in building effective interaction and communication in a diverse group
Chickasawba U: Evacuation Plans, Jason Wills, Fire Marshall, Jonesboro Fire Department, How to get everybody out quickly and safely
9:30-9:45 Break
9:45-10:45 Session IX
Centennial A: Infection Control and Antibiotic Resistant Staph Infections, Dr. Terry Yamauchi, M.D., Arkansas Childrens’ Hospital, Preventing unnecessary transmission of diseases in our programs
Centennial S: Normalization and Sensitivity I, Ann Marie Hatcher, Staff Development Specialist II, Jonesboro Human Development Center, A project-oriented approach to understanding our consumers’ place in the community—Part I
Centennial U: Fancy Footwork Phonics, Heather Bennett, Childcare Provider Trainer, The Center For Youth and Families, Fun phonics lessons
Chickasawba A: ABC’s of Workman’s Comp, Ray Robinson, Loss Control Consultant, Ramsey, Krug, Farrell, & Lensing, Basic principles of the Workmans Comp system
Chickasawba S: Work Incentives for Persons with Disabilities, Bernie Quell, CRC, LPC, Program Manager, The Employability Project, Division of Aging and Adult Services, Basic work incentives for beneficiaries receiving SSI or SSDI; also information on the Working Disabled Medicaid Program
Chickasawba U: Early Intervention Orientation Part I, Kenza Wesley, DDS Children’s Services, Requirement for all new service providers and therapists, and a prerequisite for Service Coordinators
10:45-11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Session X
Centennial A: Physical Therapy for Patients with Autism, Christy Phillips, P.T., Kids and Company, People with autism sometimes have some special PT needs. Learn to recognize them and refer appropriately.
Centennial S: Normalization and Sensitivity II, Ann Marie Hatcher, Staff Development Specialist II, Jonesboro Human Development Center, A project-oriented approach to understanding our consumers’ place in the community—Part II
Centennial U: Eliciting Language from Preschoolers, Kim McKay, SLP, Principles for teaching small children with speech/language delays
Chickasawba A: Behavioral Management for Preschool Classrooms, Amanda Escue, Behavioral Consultant, Lawrence County Coop, Basic classroom behavior management principles
Chickasawba S: Appreciating Diversity: A Window of Opportunity Part II, Bettye R. Gibson, Educational Workshop Educator, Introductory experience in building effective interaction and communication in a diverse group
Chickasawba U: Early Intervention Orientation Part II, Kenza Wesley, DDS Children’s Services, Requirement for all new service providers and therapists, and a prerequisite for Service Coordinators
12:00-12:15 Break
12:15-1:15 Session XI
Centennial A: Lifting and Moving, Christy Phillips, P.T., Kids and Company, How to lift and move your consumers without hurting them or yourself
Centennial S: Know Your Resources: Arkansas Transit Association, Russ Parish, Arkansas Transit Association, Transportation issues, drug and alcohol consortium, workmans’ comp consortium, and more. Save money and stay out of trouble.
Centennial U: Barnyard Banter and Farmyard Fun, Heather Bennett, Childcare Provider Trainer, The Centers for Youth and Families, Learning games and creative projects
Chickasawba A: Set-up Time—No Session Scheduled
Chickasawba S: Modifications for People with Visual Impairments, Larry Wayland, Services for the Blind, Feasible program adaptations for people with visual impairments
Chickasawba U: DSP: Communication Skills for Workers, Tami Chandler, MRC, Certified DSP Trainer, Focus, Inc., Positive interactions with consumers and their families
1:15-1:30 Break
1:30-2:30 Session XII
Centennial A: Know Your Resources: Interagency Coordinating Council, Laura Strope, ICC Program Developer, Positive networking skills and practices can net you all kinds of benefits
Centennial S: Overview of Autism, Laura Corby, Founder, Autism Spectrum Solutions, Find out about autism from someone who knows first hand
Centennial U: Christmas in July, Heather Bennett, Childcare Provider Trainer, The Center For Youth and Families, Interactive presentation of creative ideas for holiday planning—toddler through early elementary
Chickasawba A: Budding Scientist Part I, Woodie Sue Herlein, Program Coordinator, Childhood Services, Arkansas State University, Science projects for young and old
Chickasawba S: DSP: Ethics of Touch I, Jewell Barnes, M.Ed., and Tami Chandler, MRC, Certified DSP Trainers, Focus, Inc., Privacy, affection, boundaries, and intimacy
Chickasawba U: Basics of MediCARE, Sally Johnson, Beneficiary Relations Director, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, Many of our consumers get Medicare, as well as Medicaid. Learn the difference.
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-3:45 Session XIII
Centennial A: Physical Activities for Everyone, Dr. Blair Dean, Associate Professor, Arkansas State University, Get your consumers (and staff) moving
Centennial S: Why Do They Yell At Us About Missing Hairbows?, Part I, Geania Dickey, Program Coordinator, Arkansas State University Childhood Services, Effective communication with parents of young children
Centennial U: Modifications for People with Hearing Impairments, Gillis Ward, State Coordinator, Arkansas School for the Deaf, Practical adaptations for people with hearing problems
Chickasawba A: Budding Scientist Part II, Woodie Sue Herlein, Program Coordinator, Childhood Services, Arkansas State University, Science projects for young and old
Chickasawba S: DSP: Ethics of Touch II, Jewell Barnes, M.Ed., and Tami Chandler, MRC, Certified DSP Trainers, Focus, Inc., Privacy, affection, boundaries, and intimacy
Chickasawba U: Know Your Resources: Special Nutrition Programs, Cindy Dennis, Grants Coordinator, Special Nutrition Programs, USDA, Basics of qualification and operation of a special nutrition program
3:45-4:00 Break
4:00-5:00 Session XIV
Centennial A: Down Syndrome 101, Norma Reeves, Guardian, Basics of Down Syndrome, what is it, what does it look like, what do you need to know to work with someone who has it
Centennial S: Why Do They Yell At Us About Missing Hairbows?, Part II, Geania Dickey, Program Coordinator, Arkansas State University Childhood Services, Effective communication with parents of young children
Centennial U: Developing Social Skills in People with Hearing Impairments, Gillis Ward, State Coordinator, Arkansas School for the Deaf, Assisting people with hearing impairments to develop social skills
Chickasawba A: Budding Scientist Part III, Woodie Sue Herlein, Program Coordinator, Childhood Services, Arkansas State University, Science projects for young and old
Chickasawba S: DSP: Ethics of Touch III, Jewell Barnes, M.Ed., and Tami Chandler, MRC, Certified DSP Trainers, Focus, Inc., Privacy, affection, boundaries, and intimacy
Chickasawba U: Know Your Resources: Arkansas Poison Control, Charlie Stutts, BS, APCC Representative, What agency workers need to know about prevention and immediate action
5:00 Dismiss
All Focus employees are to proceed directly to the Holiday Inn, 3006 South Caraway, in Jonesboro, in time to be seated in the Holidome by 6:00 for the Focus Banquet. This is a mandatory event for Focus employees.
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