- Sunday, July 23, 2023
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
NCE Steering Committee Meeting (Invitation Only)
8:00 AM – 11:30 AM PDT
NCE Steering Committee Meeting (Invitation Only)
Location: MonteLago 1 - 1st floor
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
The Arc's Board of Director's Meeting (Invitation Only)
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
The Arc's Board of Director's Meeting (Invitation Only)
Location: MonteLago 1 - 1st floor
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Registration and Information Desk
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Registration and Information Desk
Location: Group Registration Desk - 3rd floor
- Monday, July 24, 2023
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT
Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT
Breakfast
Location: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floor
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT
Registration and Information Desk
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT
Registration and Information Desk
Location: Group Registration Desk - 3rd floor
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT
Sponsor Exhibit Hall
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT
Sponsor Exhibit Hall
Location: Grand Ballroom Pre-Function 2 - 3rd floor
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT
Networking Room
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PDT
Networking Room
Location: MonteLago 1 - 1st floor
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM PDT
Inclusion: Not Just “in” the Community, but “of” the Community!
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM PDT
Inclusion: Not Just “in” the Community, but “of” the Community!Location: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – RussL.co & National Board of The Arc of the United States
Russell Lehmann – RussL.co & National Board of The Arc of the United States ### 1318747###Lead Presenter###Speaker, Poet, Advocate###RussL.co & National Board of The Arc of the United States###Lead Presenter: – RussL.co & National Board of The Arc of the United States
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9:45 AM – 10:45 AM PDT
Powerful Practices to Retain & Develop the Talent of Tomorrow
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM PDT
Powerful Practices to Retain & Develop the Talent of TomorrowLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – Curtis Strategy
Co-Presenter: – Curtis Strategy
Nell Callen (she/her/hers) – Curtis Strategy ### 1963639###Lead Presenter###Consultant###Curtis Strategy###Lead Presenter: – Curtis Strategy
### she/her/hers @@@ Eric Curtis (he/him/his) – Curtis Strategy ### 738682###Co-Presenter###CEO###Curtis Strategy###Co-Presenter: – Curtis Strategy
### he/him/his
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Value over Volume: Payment Reform Pilots in Community IDD Services
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Value over Volume: Payment Reform Pilots in Community IDD ServicesLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – ANCOR
Co-Presenter: – Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR)
Co-Presenter: – The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities
Donna Martin – ANCOR ### 1963654###Lead Presenter###Senior Director for State Partnerships & Innovation###ANCOR###Lead Presenter: – ANCOR
### @@@ Mark Davis – Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR) ### 1963655###Co-Presenter###President & CEO###Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR)###Co-Presenter: – Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR)
### @@@ Kathy Carmody – The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities ### 1963656###Co-Presenter###CEO###The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities###Co-Presenter: – The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities
###
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PDT
Lunch (provided)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PDT
Lunch (provided)
Location: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floor
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM PDT
Federal Policy Update
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM PDT
Federal Policy UpdateLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter:
Co-Presenter: – The Arc
Co-Presenter: – The Arc
Brittany Owens ### 2029653###Lead Presenter#########Lead Presenter:
### @@@ Claire Manning – The Arc ### 393022###Co-Presenter###Senior Director, The Arc of the United States###The Arc###Co-Presenter: – The Arc
### @@@ Julie Ward – The Arc ### 172569###Co-Presenter###Senior Executive Officer of Public Policy###The Arc###Co-Presenter: – The Arc
### 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM PDT
The Arc NY Leadership Institute-A Leadership Development Model
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM PDT
The Arc NY Leadership Institute-A Leadership Development ModelLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – The Arc New York
Co-Presenter: – Globe North
Co-Presenter: – The Arc Lexington
Erik C. Geizer (he/him/his) – The Arc New York ### 1328049###Lead Presenter###CEO###The Arc New York###Lead Presenter: – The Arc New York
### he/him/his @@@ Gregory North (he/him/his) – Globe North ### 1963635###Co-Presenter###CEO###Globe North###Co-Presenter: – Globe North
### he/him/his @@@ Shaloni Winston (she/her/hers) – The Arc Lexington ### 1963636###Co-Presenter###CEO###The Arc Lexington###Co-Presenter: – The Arc Lexington
### she/her/hers
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
Residential vs Day Services: Breaking Down Silos for Quality Services
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
Residential vs. Day Services: Breaking Down Silos for Quality ServicesLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago
Co-Presenter: – UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago
Co-Presenter: – UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago
Lori Opiela (she/her/hers) – UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago ### 235594###Lead Presenter###Chief Policy, Research and Advocacy Officer###UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago###Lead Presenter: – UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago
### she/her/hers @@@ Sammy Gutierrez – UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago ### 1963634###Co-Presenter###Chief Program Officer###UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago###Co-Presenter: – UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago
### @@@ Michelle Sanders (she/her/hers) – UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago ### 1971669###Co-Presenter###Chief Operating Officer###UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago###Co-Presenter: – UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago
### she/her/hers
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
Evening Event: Brooklyn Bowl
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
Evening Event: Brooklyn Bowl
Location: Offsite: Brooklyn Bowl
- Tuesday, July 25, 2023
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM PDT
Registration and Information Desk
7:00 AM – 5:30 PM PDT
Registration and Information Desk
Location: Group Registration Desk - 3rd floor
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM PDT
Breakfast
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM PDT
Breakfast
Location: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floor
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
NEON Chapter Meeting (Invitation Only)
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
NEON Chapter Meeting (Invitation Only)
Location: Tuscany - 1st floor
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM PDT
Sponsor Exhibit Hall
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM PDT
Sponsor Exhibit Hall
Location: Grand Ballroom Pre-Function 2 - 3rd floor
7:45 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
State Chapter Leader Meeting (Invitation Only)
7:45 AM – 9:00 AM PDT
State Chapter Leader Meeting (Invitation Only)
Location: Vineyard - 1st floor
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM PDT
Networking Room
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM PDT
Networking Room
Location: MonteLago 1 - 1st floor
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Education + Employment = Empowerment
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Education + Employment = EmpowermentLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 3 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – Arc Broward
Jody Ellis (she/her/hers) – Arc Broward ### 1963640###Lead Presenter###Vice President of Workforce Services###Arc Broward###Lead Presenter: – Arc Broward
### she/her/hers
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Harnessing the Power of Grassroots Advocacy
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Harnessing the Power of Grassroots AdvocacyLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – The Arc
Lead Presenter: – The Arc
Co-Presenter: – The Arc of Indiana
Claire Manning – The Arc ### 393022###Lead Presenter###Senior Director, The Arc of the United States###The Arc###Lead Presenter: – The Arc
### @@@ Jenny Alexander (she/her/hers) – The Arc ### 1396854###Lead Presenter###Director, National Initiatives###The Arc###Lead Presenter: – The Arc
### she/her/hers @@@ Hannah Carlock – The Arc of Indiana ### 1795182###Co-Presenter###Senior Director of Public Affairs###The Arc of Indiana###Co-Presenter: – The Arc of Indiana
###
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Raising the Bar: Elevating Inclusive Leaders' Mental Fitness
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT
Raising the Bar: Elevating Inclusive Leaders' Mental FitnessLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 4 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – Managance Coaching
Denice R. Hinden (she/her/hers) – Managance Coaching ### 392551###Lead Presenter###Chief Change Catalyst###Managance Coaching###Lead Presenter: – Managance Coaching
### she/her/hers
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM PDT
Creating Competitive Integrated Employment informed approaches to Meaningful Day Services
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM PDT
Creating Competitive, Integrated, Employment-Informed Approaches to Meaningful Day Services ServicesLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – Economic Systems Inc.
Co-Presenter: – inControl Wisconsin, Inc.
Co-Presenter: – Verstegen and Associates
Co-Presenter: – Office of Disability Employment Policy, US Department of Labor
Michael Petrick – Economic Systems Inc. ### 1963659###Lead Presenter###Program Manager - Management Consulting###Economic Systems Inc.###Lead Presenter: – Economic Systems Inc.
### @@@ Shannon Webb (she/her/hers) – inControl Wisconsin, Inc. ### 1963660###Co-Presenter###Independent Consultant/Subject Matter Expert###inControl Wisconsin, Inc.###Co-Presenter: – inControl Wisconsin, Inc.
### she/her/hers @@@ Dale Verstegen (he/him/his) – Verstegen and Associates ### 290017###Co-Presenter###Senior Research Associate###Verstegen and Associates###Co-Presenter: – Verstegen and Associates
### he/him/his @@@ Richard Davis – Office of Disability Employment Policy, US Department of Labor ### 290066###Co-Presenter###Senior Policy Advisor, Workforce Systems Policy Team###Office of Disability Employment Policy, US Department of Labor###Co-Presenter: – Office of Disability Employment Policy, US Department of Labor
###
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM PDT
Cyber Security Awareness for the CEO
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM PDT
Cyber Security Awareness for the CEOLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 4 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – The Arc of Union County
Lucy Farrell – The Arc of Union County ### 1779090###Lead Presenter###Assistant Executive Director, IT###The Arc of Union County###Lead Presenter: – The Arc of Union County
###
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM PDT
Defending Against Adult Guardianships: Exploring Your Options & Alternatives
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM PDT
Defending Against Adult Guardianships: Exploring Your Options & AlternativesLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 3 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – The Arc of Colorado
Elizabeth A. Moran – The Arc of Colorado ### 1963664###Lead Presenter###Executive Director###The Arc of Colorado###Lead Presenter: – The Arc of Colorado
###
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Dautel Nutrition Center: meal delivery service for individuals with IDD
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Dautel Nutrition Center: Meal Delivery Service for People with IDDLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 3 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – St. Louis Arc
Katharine M. Rug – St. Louis Arc ### 1963661###Lead Presenter###Director of Nutrition Services and Project Management###St. Louis Arc###Lead Presenter: – St. Louis Arc
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
How to Win the Top Spot, Lessons on Changing Leadership
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
How to Win the Top Spot: Lessons on Changing LeadershipLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – Berkshire County Arc
Co-Presenter: – The Arc of the South Shore
Maryann Hyatt – Berkshire County Arc ### 1963637###Lead Presenter###President & CEO###Berkshire County Arc###Lead Presenter: – Berkshire County Arc
### @@@ Abigail Parrilla-Sarria (she/her/hers) – The Arc of the South Shore ### 1963638###Co-Presenter###CEO###The Arc of the South Shore###Co-Presenter: – The Arc of the South Shore
### she/her/hers
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Including disability in DEI conversations
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PDT
Including Disability in DEI ConversationsLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 4 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – WORK Inc
Paula Collins (she/her/hers) – WORK Inc ### 1652010###Lead Presenter###AVP Employment Services###WORK Inc###Lead Presenter: – WORK Inc
### she/her/hers
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
Lunch (on your own)
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PDT
Lunch (on your own)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Fundraising Events for the Future
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Fundraising Events for the FutureLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 4 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – The Arc of York County
Co-Presenter: – The Arc of York County
Jim Poster (he/him/his) – The Arc of York County ### 1963641###Lead Presenter###Associate Executive Director###The Arc of York County###Lead Presenter: – The Arc of York County
### he/him/his @@@ Josh Leik (he/him/his) – The Arc of York County ### 1963642###Co-Presenter###Executive Director###The Arc of York County###Co-Presenter: – The Arc of York County
### he/him/his
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Life After the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Life After the COVID-19 Public Health EmergencyLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – The Arc of the United States
Co-Presenter: – The Arc
David Goldfarb – The Arc of the United States ### 1779103###Lead Presenter###Director of Long-Term Supports and Services###The Arc of the United States###Lead Presenter: – The Arc of the United States
### @@@ Claire Manning – The Arc ### 393022###Co-Presenter###Senior Director, The Arc of the United States###The Arc###Co-Presenter: – The Arc
###
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Preventing the Pipeline: Students with IDD and Justice Involvement Risks
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT
Preventing the Pipeline: Students with IDD and Justice Involvement RisksLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 3 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – The Arc of the United States
Co-Presenter:
Joshua B. Branch – The Arc of the United States ### 1963651###Lead Presenter###Attorney and Program Manager###The Arc of the United States###Lead Presenter: – The Arc of the United States
### @@@ Leigh Anne McKingsley ### 1996294###Co-Presenter#########Co-Presenter:
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3:15 PM – 4:15 PM PDT
Advocacy from the Inside: From Disability Rights Advocate to Legislator
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM PDT
Advocacy from the Inside: From Disability Rights Advocate to LegislatorLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorCo-Presenter: – Arc of Nevada/Opportunity Village
Lead Presenter: – Opportunity Village/The Arc of NV
Ashlee Cooper (she/her/hers) – Arc of Nevada/Opportunity Village ### 1963652###Co-Presenter###Board Treasurer/Manager of Advocacy & Government Affairs###Arc of Nevada/Opportunity Village###Co-Presenter: – Arc of Nevada/Opportunity Village
### she/her/hers @@@ Tracy Brown-May (she/her/hers) – Opportunity Village/The Arc of NV ### 1963653###Lead Presenter###Nevada Assemblywoman/Chief Administrative Officer/Board Member###Opportunity Village/The Arc of NV###Lead Presenter: – Opportunity Village/The Arc of NV
### she/her/hers
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM PDT
Aktion Club - It’s All About Inclusion and Community Access
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM PDT
Aktion Club - It’s All About Inclusion and Community AccessLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 3 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – Arc Fresno/Madera
Co-Presenter:
Co-Presenter:
Travis Cardwell (he/him/his) – Arc Fresno/Madera ### 1963662###Lead Presenter###Program Manager###Arc Fresno/Madera###Lead Presenter: – Arc Fresno/Madera
### he/him/his @@@ Matthew Schilling ### 2086924###Co-Presenter#########Co-Presenter:
### @@@ Isaac Camarena ### 2086926###Co-Presenter#########Co-Presenter:
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3:15 PM – 4:15 PM PDT
Inclusion Reimagined: Delivering Support Services in the Community
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM PDT
Inclusion Reimagined: Delivering Support Services in the CommunityLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 4 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – The Arc Montgomery County
Lead Presenter: – The Arc Montgomery County (Maryland)
Daria Cervantes – The Arc Montgomery County ### 1963646###Lead Presenter###Chief Executive Officer###The Arc Montgomery County###Lead Presenter: – The Arc Montgomery County
### @@@ Deborah Mark (she/her/hers) – The Arc Montgomery County (Maryland) ### 1963645###Lead Presenter###Director, Strategic Initiatives###The Arc Montgomery County (Maryland)###Lead Presenter: – The Arc Montgomery County (Maryland)
### she/her/hers
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PDT
Building Together: Using Co-Design to Empower People with Disabilities
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PDT
Building Together: Using Co-Design to Empower People with DisabilitiesLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – Community Living Toronto
Co-Presenter: – Community Living Toronto
Jennifer Steffler (she/her/hers) – Community Living Toronto ### 1963657###Lead Presenter###Senior Director, Community Participation Supports & Respite###Community Living Toronto###Lead Presenter: – Community Living Toronto
### she/her/hers @@@ Ann-Marie Binetti – Community Living Toronto ### 1963658###Co-Presenter###Manager, Community Engagement & Advocacy###Community Living Toronto###Co-Presenter: – Community Living Toronto
### 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PDT
PII Program: An Inclusive Internship Model for Local Government Agencies
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PDT
PII Program: An Inclusive Internship Model for Local Government AgenciesLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 3 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – AHRC NYC, The NYC Chapter of the Arc New York
Co-Presenter: – AHRC NYC, The NYC Chapter of the Arc New York
Hannah Millson (she/her/hers) – AHRC NYC, The NYC Chapter of the Arc New York ### 1963647###Lead Presenter###Project Coordinator###AHRC NYC, The NYC Chapter of the Arc New York###Lead Presenter: – AHRC NYC, The NYC Chapter of the Arc New York
### she/her/hers @@@ Jennifer Karson – AHRC NYC, The NYC Chapter of the Arc New York ### 1963649###Co-Presenter###Assistant Coordinator###AHRC NYC, The NYC Chapter of the Arc New York###Co-Presenter: – AHRC NYC, The NYC Chapter of the Arc New York
###
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PDT
The Arc of Monmouth's Strategic Plan
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM PDT
Creating the Roadmap for Your FutureLocation: Grand Ballroom Salon 4 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – The Arc of Monmouth Inc.
Co-Presenter: – The Arc of Monmouth
Theresa D. Valentino – The Arc of Monmouth Inc. ### 1963643###Lead Presenter###Director of Development###The Arc of Monmouth Inc.###Lead Presenter: – The Arc of Monmouth Inc.
### @@@ Robert Angel – The Arc of Monmouth ### 1963644###Co-Presenter###Executive Director###The Arc of Monmouth###Co-Presenter: – The Arc of Monmouth
###
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Reception
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM PDT
Reception
Location: MonteLago 2 - 1st floor
- Wednesday, July 26, 2023
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT
Breakfast
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM PDT
Breakfast
Location: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floor
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Registration and Information Desk
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Registration and Information Desk
Location: Group Registration Desk - 3rd floor
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Networking Room
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Networking Room
Location: MonteLago 1 - 1st floor
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM PDT
Building Relationships - The Arc Way
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM PDT
Building Relationships - The Arc WayLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center
Kevin MacDonald – Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center ### 1963650###Lead Presenter###CEO###Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center###Lead Presenter: – Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center
###
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
Got Turnover? 10 Tips for Attracting and Keeping Great DSPs
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
Got Turnover? 10 Tips for Attracting and Keeping Great DSPsLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – Institute on Community Integration
Barbara A. Kleist – Institute on Community Integration ### 235463###Lead Presenter###Program Director###Institute on Community Integration###Lead Presenter: – Institute on Community Integration
###
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the Workplace
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in the WorkplaceLocation: Grand Ballroom Salons 1 & 2 - 3rd floorLead Presenter: – AHRC Nassau
Dr. Hassan M. Abdulhaqq (he/him/his) – AHRC Nassau ### 1652007###Lead Presenter###Vice President - Talent Acquisition, Development and Engagement ###AHRC Nassau###Lead Presenter: – AHRC Nassau
### he/him/his
