215 Doaks Ferry Rd NW
Salem, OR 97304
USA
This unique conference will capitalize on our statewide expertise and will include presentations for and by staff from Oregon Regional Programs, School for the Deaf, Oregon Technology Access Program (OTAP), and Regional and Statewide Services for students with Orthopedic Impairments (RSOI). Sessions will include instructional strategies, language and communication, social-emotional supports, mindfulness, positive behavior intervention supports, providing remote supports, supporting families, and assistive technology among many others. Sessions will be specifically focused on low incidence disabilities including blind/vision impairment, deaf/hard of hearing, deaf blind, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injured and orthopedic impairments.
October 11th, 2018 | Keynote Keith Jones
Keith Jones is the Founder, President and CEO of SoulTouchin’ Experiences. An organization aimed at bringing a perspective to the issues of access, inclusion and empowerment, which affect him as well as others who are persons with a disability. Mr. Jones is also extremely active in multi-cultural, cross-disability education and outreach efforts and, conducts trainings (including train the trainer) with the purpose of strengthening efforts to provide services and information to people with disabilities.
October 12th, 2018 | Keynote Sarah Drinkwater
Sarah Drinkwater, Ph.D., is currently the Assistant Superintendent, Office of Student Services, Oregon Department of Education.