Exhibitors 2019
ADVOCATES ($1,000 Contribution)
PARTNERS ($500 Contribution)
SUPPORTERS ($250 Contribution)
FRIENDS ($175 Contribution)
New Vista (Formerly Bluegrass.org)
Breakout Sessions
Breakout sessions from the 2019 Expo
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UNDERSTANDING PPECs
(Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care)
Jody Rogers
VP Nursing at The Kidz Club
Johnathan Pritchard
Director of Nursing Operations at The Kidz Club
This session explains how a Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) facility provides daily care for medically complex children, ages birth to 21 years. Hear from parents and clients how PPECs have empowered their life.
DEVELOPING THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS
Stella Beard
Assistant Director of KY-SPIN and Special Needs Advocate
This session will explain in depth what the Special Education Process is, what your rights and responsibilities are, as well as how to effectively advocate for your child’s needs. A step-by-step through the whole Special Education Process from initial evaluation to the writing of the IEP, for ages 3 - 21 years.
Pam Smith
Director of Medicaid Community Alternatives Division
Join in this session to gain an understanding of waivers, person centered planning and services.
Karen Perch, PH.D, J.D.
Executive Director of Life Plan of KY
This session advises on setting up Special Needs Trusts, Stable Accounts and Guardianship. Learn the tools of protecting your child's future.
Amanda Shepherd
Instructor at Kore Academy
Susan Scott, Founder of My Autism Tribe
This 1-1/2 hour session dives into, "What I wish I had been told when my child was diagnosed with Autism". Listen to a parent panel discuss their experiences with having an autistic child. Learn about the benefits of ABA Therapy.
Kellie Smith
Educational Specialist with KY-SPIN
This session is designed for families who need to plan a successful transition from high school to training, employment and independent living. Topics include: changes in rights and responsibilities, disability disclosure, and supporting self-advocacy. Curriculum developed by PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment through Mitsubishi Electric Foundation grant.