We are excited by the many good session strands addressing all age groups which the Planning Team selected in 10 different topic areas this year.This second web page has titles, speakers and descriptions of all 40 breakout sessions:
Our Keynote Speakers (see pp. 3 - 4) address the increasingly important subjects of Transition and Communication (AAC = Augmentative and Alternative Communication), as well as an eye-opening look at Community Organizing & how political decisions are made & how we as groups can be powerful. Finally, the parent advocate & originator of "Disability is Natural" - Kathie Snow - will be with us from Colorado with focus on Redefining Disability, People First Language, Early Childhood, and Family Support at all ages.
The Arc of Califonia is partnering with the Support Life Institute this year in doing a Joint Conference as part of the Supported Life Conference.
We need & appreciate all our Cosponsors who help make the conference possible, esp. allowing us to offer a reduced conference fee for people with disabilities & family members. These, along with some exciting Exhibitors for our Thurs. Exhibit Room, are found on page 12. Please let us know if you hear of others who would like to learn more about these options.
Note the 9 Honorees (page 2) selected this year by our Inclusion Celebration Committee -included is Lanterman Act founder Art Bolton - fitting well with our conference theme and our hope that the Lanterman Act will not be undermined during these financially difficult times.
Thanks for spreading the word to any individuals or agencies you think may be interested. We hope that you will spread your view on it and the linkpages to any email lists or social networking site pages or blogs you are part of.
Times may be tough, but 2010 is a good year to get organized and be sure we can 'keep the path clear' for those needing services now and those coming after us.
Michael McGinnis, Treasurer............................................................................... 10:35 AM
Nominating Committee........................................................................................ Information
Tony Anderson, Executive Director..................................................................... 10:45 AM
Election of Officers............................................................................................... Information
Tony Anderson....................................................................................................... 10:50 AM
President ………………………………Michael McGinnis, The Arc of Butte County
Vice President…………………………Alan Fox, The Arc of San Francisco
Treasurer……………………………….Ron Luter, The Arc of Alameda
Secretary……………………………….Lori Ramirez, The Arc of Fresno
National Legislative Update............................................................................... Information
Tony Anderson....................................................................................................... 11:00 AM
Legislative Update (Bills).................................................................................... Information
Greg deGiere, Public Policy Director................................................................... 11:20 AM
Legislative Update (State Budget).................................................................... Information
Tony Anderson....................................................................................................... 11:40 AM
Working Lunch - President’s Special Recognition Award......................... Information
(Discussions at different tables on issues of Chapter Membership, Union Contracts, Supported Employment, Fundraising) Tim Hornbecker.............................................................................. 12:00 PM
Community Organizing (Santa Barbara Training)........................................ Information
Jim Baldwin/Ron Luter/Tim Hornbecker............................................................. 1:00 PM
Capitol Action Day (Sacramento May 26, 2010)............................................ Information
Greg deGiere and Tony Anderson...................................................................... 1:20 PM
Joint Effort with the Supported Living Conference (Oct 6, 7, and 8)....... Information
Tony Anderson....................................................................................................... 1:30 PM
NCE Summer Leadership Conference............................................................ Information
Tony Anderson and Tim Hornbecker.................................................................. 1:45 PM
The Arc of the US Convention Orlando, FL Nov. 3-6, 2010........................ Information
Tim Hornbecker....................................................................................................... 2:00 PM
Old Business.......................................................................................................... Information
Tim Hornbecker....................................................................................................... 2:20 PM
As many of you know this year the Schwarzenegger administration is relying on the federal government to contribute to the resolution of our budget crisis in a very big way and this appeal is not going to be easy.This year many of us will be meeting with our Congressional representatives supporting the Governor’s appeal for continuing the enhanced financial participation in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP).If the federal government does not respond the way the Governor has requested his contingency plan includes dramatic draconian cuts to the safety net system including the elimination of critical programs like our California Health Families (the state’s SCHIP), CalWorks, and IHSS just to name a few.
The Department of Developmental Services budget for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) also relies on additional federal support occurring through a variety of federal waiver approaches and without it we’ll have a big hole in the state budget.If these cuts occur we could lose ground on hard fought battles that we’re still fighting today for the rights of all people with I/DD to live free of segregation and mass institutionalization.
Please join us this year in Washington DC from April 12th through 14th as we spend two days preparing to visit with our representatives in Congress to talk about these and many other issues impacting our community in California.
March 9th is the Deadline for Pre-Registration ($60 discount)
Please attend the 2010 Disability Policy Seminar, Working Together for a Future that Works, to explore the unique challenges and opportunities brought about by the economic crisis facing the Second Session of the 111th Congress and the Obama Administration.The U.S. has suffered a long and deep recession, and most states continue to face severe shortfalls in their budgets, leading to cuts in many vital services and supports for people with disabilities. With job development and federal deficit reduction as central themes for economic recovery, Seminar participants will be equipped with the tools and information needed to advocate before the U.S. Congress about our mutual public policy priorities.
During full-day sessions on April 12 and 13, you will hear from leading public policy experts, disability advocates and Congressional staff about key policies important to the disability community.Then, on April 14, you will put the Seminar sessions into practice by visiting Capitol Hill to meet your Congressional delegation and deliver a unified message to Congress and the Obama Administration that persons with disabilities should have equal opportunity to participate in our economy and society, and should receive the necessary services and supports.There is power in numbers.The 2010 Seminar will bring together hundreds of disability advocates from around the country to discuss a wide range of public policy issues affecting people with disabilities and their families. Click here for more information and registration: http://www.thearc.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=2173
Working Together for a Future that Works is presented by: The Arc of the United States, United Cerebral Palsy, American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Association of University Centers on Disabilities, National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, and Self Advocates Becoming Empowered.
Sunday, February 21, 2010 - Board of Directors Meeting and Social Capital (Agenda, Minutes, other attachments to come) Monday, February 22, 2010 - Third Annual Public Policy Conference (Schedule - PDF or WORD Doc & Feb 18, 2010 Current Registration) Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - Visit Legislators in the Capitol
Third Annual Public Policy Conference
(Monday February 22, 2010) Legislative Visits onTuesday February 23, 2010
9:00 am to 9:15 am: Welcoming Remarks - Dwight Stratton, The Arc of California President, Peter Bowers, Public Policy Chair, and Tony Anderson, Executive Director.
Greg deGiere, Director of Public Policy remarks and introduction of Scott Graves
9:15 am to 9:50 am: Opening Plenary Scott Graves, Senior Policy Analyst, California Budget Project, the State of the State Budget Today
Break outs 10:00 am to 10:50 am
1.Early Start Early Intervention and the new Prevention program (Robin Hansen, UC Davis MIND Institute and UCEDand Fran Chasen, Infant Development Association)
2.In Home Support Services (Deborah Doctor, Disability Rights California)
3.Work and Employment Support (Dwight Hansen, Hansen and Associatesand Eileen Richey, Association of Regional Center Agencies)
Break outs 11:00 am to 11:50 am
1.Healthcare and Medi-Cal (Alan Fox, The Arc of San Franciscoand Elizabeth Lansberg, Western Center on Law and Poverty)
2.Family Supports (Jordan Lindsey, California Association of Health Services at Home and Kathy Kelly, Family Caregivers Alliance)
3.Criminal Justiceand the Respect Campaign/Legislation (Greg deGiere, The Arc of California and Jim Stream, The Arc of Riverside)
12 noon to 12:20 pm: Lunch – Dwight Stratton, The Arc of California President will honor Senator Carol Liu for her bill SB 110 and her commitment to address crime and abuse of people with disabilities.
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm: Lunch Presentation Effective Grassroots Advocacy the New Meeting Strategy – Marty Omoto, California Disability Community Action Network
Break outs 1:30 am to 2:20 am
1.Mental Health (Beth Robey, Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Collaborative - Mental Health Directors and Regional Center Directors)
2.Prevention (Teresa Anderson, The Arc of California Moderator, Trinh Hartney, Family Nurse Partnership, Cris Forsyth, Chief of Staff Assemblyman Jim Beall, Shirley Dove, The Arc of the United States former chair of the Prevention Committee)
Break outs 2:30 am to 3:20 am
1.Olmstead /Living Options and Closure of Lanterman Developmental Center (Megan Juring Health and Human Services Agencyand Patricia Flannery, Department of Development Services)
2.SSI/SSP and the Food Program Connection (Jessica Bartholow, Western Center on Law and Poverty)
3.Public Policy Issues related to Housing, Trusts, Conservatorships,etc (Patti Uplinger, Housing Nowand Stephen Dale, Dale Law Firm)
3:30 pm – 4:15 pm: Recap, Gaps, Q&A Panel – Peter Bowers, Moderator, Marty Omoto, Dwight Hansen, and Greg deGiere
4:15 pm to 5:00 pm:Greg deGiere with help from Jim Lockwood, Partners in Policymaking – Q&A on Effective Meetings Tomorrow from the Perspective of a Recovering Staffer
5:00 – 6:00 pm - Reception
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Special Event – Organizing Meeting for a New Chapter, The Arc of Sacramento County all interested advocates are welcome to attend the first development meeting for this new advocacy chapter.
New Chapter Organizing Meeting
Meeting Announcement for The Arc of Sacramento County “We’re here Again to Speak for Justice”
Monday February 22, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Embassy Suites Sacramento - Riverfront Promenade, 100 Capitol Mall.
Come join Michelle Robb & Carole Detherage, two moms from the Sacramento region as they work to organize a new chapter of The Arc which will be called, The Arc of Sacramento.This chapter will support and advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in the region, state, and nation. The purpose of this first meeting is to create a local affiliated chapter of The Arc that supports its members and is active in advocacy for all in our community.
(The Arc is a “big tent” association that fights for the human and civil rights of all people in our community) Contact: Tony Anderson (916) 552-6619, tony@thearcca.org
Board of Directors Meeting Sunday February 21, 2010
Board of Directors Meeting Sunday February 21, 2010 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Agenda
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