Film Length: 1 hr 45 min
Click here for more info (watch the trailer here)
Alyssa (director) will be available to chat before and after the film. Make sure you are logged into your Google account on Youtube if you want to interact with Alyssa or the audience in the live chat.
This is a 2-day event, same presentations on both days. So if you miss a presentation the first day, you can attend the next day. My presentation will be posted on my YouTube channel after the event.
HOW TO RSVP: Email DDConf2020@gmail.com for a Zoom link. For questions, Call 231-587-9176
"All behavior is communication or serves a function, and knowing what lies beneath behavior is crucial in any human interaction. This presentation discusses autistic behavior, how viewpoints of autistic people impact our interactions with them, and ways we can help them function better while encouraging healthy self-regulation."
9:00am Introduction
9:15am Connie Sawtelle: Core Values for DSPs: The Culture of Gentleness speaks to Intentionality, Willingness, Integrity, Accountability and Acceptance. We will briefly discuss how these look on the floor in the relationship with those we support, and how these words look and feel in our most important relationship with ourselves.
9:30am Break and extra Q&A
10:30am Mary Beth Wakulat: Back To The Past and Forward : A retrospect of services historically provided for people with developmental disabilities and the roles played by direct support workers. This presentation includes an 9overview of Michigan's institutional history and how services and supports evolved from "confinement and control" to "support and partnering" plus the challenges created by COVID-19.
11:30am Lunch break and extra Q&A
12:00pm Philip Hefner Gardiepy: What’s In Your Backpack? Self-Care During A Crisis: We will explore how the demands of stress affects personal health and personal relationships and offer guidance to safeguard against the negative impact stress can cause in the daily lives of the wonderful staff outside of work by leaving work at work.
1:00pm Alyssa Huber: Lushia’s Neurodivergent Life: All behavior is communication or serves a function, and knowing what lies beneath behavior is crucial in any human interaction. This presentation discusses autistic behavior, how viewpoints of autistic people impact our interactions with them, and ways we can help them function better while encouraging healthy self-regulation.
And other events
"Through Our Eyes" (extended version) will be playing in the exhibit hall and DVD copies will be available, along with Neurodiversity goodies!
Running Time: 50 Minutes (Extended Version. Watch the trailer here.)
Broadcast Dates (ET):
Sunday 4/28/19 - 12:30pm
Tuesday 4/30/19 - 9:30am
Watch Here: https://www.bronxnet.org/watch/?channel=3
And other events
APR 5th 2018 "Through Our Eyes" Film Screening at Indian Trails Public Library (Informed Afternoons)
APR 14th 2018 Sensory-Friendly Jewelry & Craft Sale at Sugar Grove Library Wintermarket
