Agenda
Monday, October 28, 2019
5:30-7:30PM
Early Registration (dinner is on your own)
6:30-8:00PM
Welcome and Snack Reception
3:30 PM
Capitol Tour
Contact Becca Schroeder if you would like to join
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
9:00-10:15AM
Keynote Speaker
Rebecca Cokley: "Advocacy Challenges and opportunities in 2019"
10:45-11:45AM
Breakout Sessions (Choose one)
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Let's Start a Self-Advocacy Group
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Legislative Advocacy: How Your Story Can Impact Change
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It's About RESPECT
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All You Need to Know About CILs
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Self-Advocates and Sexuality: We Have Rights!
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Be the Leader of Your Healthcare Team
12:00-2:00PM
LUNCH (included in registration)
"How a Bill Becomes a Law" and Legislators Invited
2:15-3:15PM
Breakout Sessions (Choose one)
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Step Aside: I've Got This
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Telling Your Story to the Media
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Community Play: Building Inclusion Through Theatre
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How Our Choices Work for Us in the Home-Based Support Waiver
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The Power of Self-Advocacy
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The Future of Employment in Illinois: A Worker's Perspective
3:30-5:50PM
Fun Time!
3:30 - 4:30PM Dancing Class
4:30 - 5:30PM KCCDD Cruisers Band
5:30-7:00PM
Dinner (included in registration)
During lunch there will be an Open Mic Session and Self-Advocacy Alliance PresentationCostumes are Welcome!
7:30-10:30PM
Entertainment
Dance: DJ, Wii Game System & Cash Bar
(Costumes Encouraged!)
9:00-9:30AM
8:30-9:00AM
9:10-10:10AM
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Keynote Speaker
Kayla McKeon: "Self-Advocacy: How I Became the First Registered Lobbyist with Down Syndrome"
Keynote Speaker
Rob Snow: "Improvaneers: Using Improvisation to Conquer the World!"
10:20-11:30AM
Panel Presentation
Director Allison Stark, DDD & Director Rahnee Patrick, DRS
Questions and Answers
Breakout Sessions (Choose one)
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Speak Up and ROAR!
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How to Be a SUPERSTAR: The Basics of Effective Communication
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How to be Successful in College with a Disability
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HCBS Final Rule
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Arc Mentors an the Going Home Coalition: The Road Home and the Road Ahead
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Assistive Technology for Independence
11:30AM-12:30PM
12:00 - 1:00PM:
Break
1:00-2:00PM
Lunch and Recap of the Summit
Click Here for Registration &
Stipend Forms
Rebecca Cokley
"Advocacy Challenges and Opportunities in 2019"
Kayla McKeon
"Self-Advocacy: How I Became the First Registered Lobbyist with Down Syndrome"
Rob Snow
"Improvaneers: Using Improvisation to Conquer the World!"
Director Allison Stark, DDD & Director Rahnee Patrick, DRS
Panel Discussion and Questions and Answers
By Car:
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Use or google maps for directions or call 815-464-1382 for assistance.
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If your vehicle will not fit in the Wyndham Hotel parking garage, please reserve a permit by calling The Arc of Illinois at 815-464-1832.
By Train:
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The Amtrak Station is 5 blocks from the Wyndham Hotel. Take Washington 4 blocks, then right on 7th St. for 1 block. To make a train reservation call Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245.
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If you need accessible transportation from the Amtrak Station to the Wyndham, call ACCESS SPRINGFIELD at 217-522-8594. Be sure to call and make a reservation in advance.
