The Virginia Occupational Therapy Association Presents 22 nd Annual School Symposium: Innovative Intervention to Support Student Participation March 13 and 14, 2015 Halpin-Harrison Hall Shenandoah University Winchester, Virginia 13.0 Contact Hours
Schedule of Events Friday March 13th 800am - 830am 830am - 1030am 10:45 12:15 12:15 1:00 1:00 2:30 2:45 4:15 Registration Welcome and Keynote Address: Making a Difference in the Lives of Our Youth Youth Presenters from the I m Determined Project Fitness for Vocational Tasks in Youth with Disabilities Connie C. Johnson, PT, DScPT - Fairfax County PS The Impact of the Sensory Aspects of the Environment on Participation and Engagement in Occupations and Daily Living Skills in Children with Autism Gillian Rai, DOT, M.Ed., OTR/L, Courtney Waterman, OTS & Ashley Ries, OTS - Jefferson College of Health Sciences Catch Up- What s New in Apple Accessibility and How to Use it to Support Students Marbea Tammaro, M.Ed., OTR/L Arlington County PS Section 504: Practical Applications for Providing Support in Schools Rebecca E. Argabrite Grove, MS OTR/L - AOTA & Patrick T. Andriano, Esq. - Reed Smith, LLP Lunch and Exhibitors Overcoming Barriers: Assistive Technology for Students with Physical Disabilities Valerie Riley, PT, Lara Long, M.Ed., & Adair Gilliam, OT Fairfax County PS Wanna Play? Adapting Toys to Support Participation Judith Schoonover, M.Ed., OTR/L, ATP, FAOTA - Loudoun County PS Panel Discussion: Using Sensory Strategies in School Jennifer Dodge, OTR/L - Allied Instructional Services Breaking Down Barriers: An OT s Non-Traditional Role on an Effective School Wide Disciplinary Team Gracie Bitgood, OTD, OTR Chesapeake PS How We Started the Get Ready to Learn Yoga Program in our School District Mary Leffler, MS, OTR/L, Jennifer Dickerson OTR/L & Karen Gesell-Goetz, OTR/L Hanover County PS Tools and Strategies for Building Participation in Children with Autism Pam Stephenson, OTD, OTR/L Augusta County PS & Erin Holt, BCBA Autism Connection Handwriting Intervention: A Review of Best Practice Gillian A. Rai, DOT, M.Ed., OTR/L, Jason Browning, MOT, OTR/L - Jefferson College of Health Sciences & Jan Emerick-Brothers, OTR Make and Take Mona Pruett, MS OTR/L - VCU
Registration Welcome and Plenary Address: Partnerships that Build Participation Partnerships that Build Participation Part 1 A Gathering of Connections in your Community Heidi R Hull, MS OTR/L Independent Practitioner & Carole Ivey, PhD, MS OTR/L VCU Integrative Yoga: A Mind & Body Experience for Students with Low Incidence Disability Sukaina Dada, MSc.OT, Minnie Quinlan, PT, MSPT & Leanne Pool, MS, CCC-SLP Arlington County PS School-based Innovations for Autism: Using a Sensory Circuit Approach Kathy Coppa Stinson, MS, OTD, OTR/L York County PS Handwriting Revisited Chris Ruggiero, MOT OTR/L- Loudoun County PS Lunch & Exhibitors Partnerships that Build Participation Part 2 Developing an Autism Awareness Education Program for First Responders Alicia Lutman, OTD, MOTR/L, ATC SU Pathways for School OT/PT: A Framework for Instructional Support vs. Referral as a Related Service Nadine Mignardi, OT/L - Henrico County PS The AOTA OT Practice Framework, 3rd Edition: Incorporating the Official Language of the Profession into School System Practice Dianne F. Simons, PhD, OTR/L VCU & Judy DuPrey, MSOT, OTR/L Fairfax County PS Self-Regulation: What is in Your Therapy Tool Kit for Engagement and Participation? Part 1 Kim McInnis, OTD, OTR/L 800am - 830am 830am - 1030am 1045 1215 1215 100 1:00 2:30 Schedule of Events Saturday March 14th Partnerships that Build Participation Part 3 Behavioral Interventions for Children with Autism to Support Social Interactions Brittany Vernon, RU OTS Meeting the Needs of Military Families with Children with Disabilities Pattie Turner, MS, OTR/L Fairfax County PS Self-Regulation Tool Kit - Part 2 Kim McInnis, OTD, OTR/L 2:45 4:15 Follow us on Facebook: VOTA Pediatric Special Interest Group
Virginia Occupational Therapy Association 2415-B Westwood Avenue Richmond, VA 23230 22 nd Annual School-System Symposium: Innovative Intervention to Support Student Participation March 13 th and 14th, 2014 at Halpin-Harrison Hall on the campus of Shenandoah University, 600 Millwood Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601 (corner of Millwood Ave and Pleasant Valley Road) Keynote: Youth Panelists from the I m Determined Project Our keynote presenters, a panel of youth with disabilities from the I'm Determined Project, will share their experiences of developing the skills associated with self-regulation and advocacy and they will share how the innovative interventions that they received enabled them to gain greater understanding of their personal strengths and areas of need, and to set and achieve goals. Plenary: Deb Rose, PT, DPT, PCS Dr. Rose is a pediatric clinical specialist employed as a physical therapist in the Fairfax County Public Schools. In addition, she is an Adjunct Faculty Member in the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences Department at Drexel University. Dr. Rose provides support services to educational teams, students and families. Dr. Rose will discuss strategies to support innovative collaborative partnership to ensure student success. Lodging and Parking: Rooms with complimentary breakfast are available at a reduced rate of $89.00/night if booked by 2/27/2015 at: Fairfield Inn and Suites, 250 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA 22602 Please call 1-540-665-8881 and mention the SU Conference Event for the discounted rate when making your reservations. Free parking is available at the parking garage and lot at Halpin-Harrison Hall.
Registration Form - VOTA 2015 School System Symposium Name: Address: City, State, Zip Home Phone: Email: Organization: Badge Name: Work Phone: Fax Number: One Day Registration Fee Please Choose One I plan to attend (Please Circle): Friday Saturday VOTA Members Non-VOTA Members OT, PT, COTA, Student OT, PT, COTA, Student SLP and PTA, SLP and PTA, Associates Retired Associates Retired Conference Fee 80.00 60.00 50.00 115.00 85.00 75.00 Speakers Fee 60.00 45.00 37.50 92.00 68.00 60.00 Two Day Registration Fee Please Choose One OT, PT, SLP and Associates VOTA Members COTA, PTA, Retired Student Non-VOTA Members OT, PT, SLP and Associates COTA, PTA, Retired Student Conference Fee 160.00 120.00 100.00 230.00 170.00 150.00 Speakers Fee 140.00 105.00 87.50 207.00 156.00 135.00 One Day Registration I plan to attend: Friday Saturday Two Day Registration VOTA Membership (If you are not a VOTA Member please consider joining) Scholarship Contribution Before Feb. 1: OT $65, OTA $40, or Student $25 After Feb. 1: OT $75, OTA $50, or Student $25 (Please circle) Total Amount Enclosed Check to VOTA Credit VISA Master Card Discover Card Number Signature I will need a Vegetarian Lunch Expiration Date I need the following special accommodations: Register online at www.vaota.org or Return this form and payment to: Virginia Occupational Therapy Association 2415-B Westwood Avenue, Richmond, VA 23230 T: (804) 523-2911 F: (804) 288-3551