Here is the anticipated speaker schedule for the 2014-15 Partners class. In October, we will share the location of our classes but it will not be at the Junior League or National Guard Armory. Partners graduates and Partners students who need to complete requirements to graduate may attend classes by doing the following:
1. If you need to complete classes: Read the below schedule carefully. Erin cannot tell you which speakers you need to make up and WHEN these speakers come to Oklahoma changes annually. In some cases, she can tell you which days you missed class. Please email Erin (erin.taylor@okddc.ok.gov) at least 10 days before class and request a seat for a specific speaker or time frame. Depending on a few factors, we may be able to feed you lunch/dinner that day but please make your own meal plans just in case. As a reminder, class on Saturday and Sunday starts at 9 AM and ends at 7:30 PM on Saturday and 2 PM Sunday. We cannot provide respite or mileage reimbursement or hotel rooms to former students completing requirements.
2. If you are a PIP graduate and want to see a speaker: Please email Erin (erin.taylor@okddc.ok.gov) at least 10 days before class and request a seat for a specific speaker or time frame. Depending on a few factors, we may be able to feed you lunch/dinner that day but please make your own meal plans just in case. We cannot provide respite or mileage reimbursement or hotel rooms to former students completing requirements.
Please understand this is our anticipated schedule and exact times have not yet been established. Additionally, Partners does not start until October 2014 this year and there are two sessions for that month.
OCT 4
People First Langauge by Erin Taylor and Ann Trudgeon
DDSD by Director Joanne Goin
Disability History of the United States by Erin Taylor
Disability History of Oklahoma by Jim Nicholson
Voting by invited state legislators
Cultural Competency by Erin Taylor
OCT 5
Continuity Across the Lifespan by Guy Caruso
OCT 18
History of Persons with Developmental Disabilities by Al Condelucci
Creating a Positive Trajectory by Ann Trudgeon
Medicaid Waivers by Kristi Blackburn
Special Education by Roseann Duplan
People First Panel by TBA
OCT 19
Inclusive Education by Patrick Schwarz
NOV 15
Employment by Regina Chace
State and Federal Systems Activity by Erin Taylor
Problem Solving Scenarios by Erin Taylor
Two Minute Punch by Erin Taylor
OK Waiting List & Parent Advocacy by Wanda Felty
Freedom World with Diana and David’s Story by Diana McCalment
NOV 16
Social Security, Guardianship and Medicaid by Dohn Hoyle
JAN 17
Legislative Process by Sandy Ingraham
Service Animals by Janet Borden and High Aim
FEB 21
OK Work Incentives Program by Vicky Dudgeon
Assistive Technology and Proper Positioning by Lorrie Sylvester and Chuck Roberts
Conflict Resolution by Sandy Ingraham
ABLE Tech by Miliisa Gofourth
FEB 22
Young Adult Transition by Jenifer Randle
Sexuality by Terry Dennison
MAR 28
Person Centered Thinking, Skills and Planning by Ann Trudgeon and Jenifer Randle
Visioning for 20/20 by Erin Taylor
Working with Families in Crisis by Ellyn Hefner and Erin Taylor
Emerging Federal Issues by Ann Trudgeon
Meetings and Parliamentary Procedure by Ann Trudgeon
MAR 29
Natural Supports by Kathie Snow
APR 18
Positive Approaches by Mike Mayer
Working with the Media by Sheree Powell
Mental Health Support by DeAnn Warfel
APR 19
Win-Win by Sandy Ingraham
MAY 16
Grassroots Organizing and Non-Profit Work by Erin Taylor and Ann Trudgeon
Serving on boards with Partners graduates and allies
MAY 17
Personal Advocacy Development Plan by Erin Taylor