AL-APSE & ACDD 2018 Conference Handouts/PowerPoints

Annual Training Conference

Wednesday, June 13, 2018
12:15 – 1:30 Awards Luncheon

1:30 – 2:15 Opening Session
Opening Comments from the Commissioners of Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Alabama Department of Mental Health: Perspectives of the Agencies on Employment for People with Most Significant Disabilities: Presented by Jane Elizabeth Burdeshaw, M.S. and Lynn Beshear, B.S.N.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018
3:00 – 4:30 General Session
Gratitude, Celebration and the Power of Second Chances: Presented by Marti MacGibbon, CADC-II, ACRPS, CAPMS, CADAC-II, ICADC
PPT

Thursday, June 14, 2018 - Concurrent Sessions
8:30 – 9:30

Game Changers: Tools to Build Emotional Resiliency: Presented by Marti MacGibbon, CADC-II, CAPMS, CADAC-II, ICADC
Handout

Working towards a Full Life Ahead: From Barriers to Success! Presented by Tammy (Parent) and Kelsi Moore (Advocate)

Alabama's Centers for Independent Living: Presented by Elizabeth Patton, B.S.

Be Safe, Be Alert – Knowing the Current Concerns: Presented by Sgt. Eddie Crim

Alabama's Regional Autism Network: Presented by Anna McConnell, MPH, LICSW and Lizzie Griffith, MSW
PPT

9:45 – 10:45

Mindfulness, Meditation, and Essential Oils, Oh my! Using Integrative Therapies for Self-care: Presented by: Andrea Nelson (Carroll), M.A., C.R.C., L.P.C. and Terri Ann Heiman, RMT
PPT

Engage AL Transition App: Presented by Susan Goldthwaite, M. Ed. and Jenny Ryan, J.D.

Working with Consumers with Mental Health Concerns and Personality Disorders: Presented by James H. Baños, Ph.D.
PPT

Be Safe, Be Alert – Knowing the Current Concerns: Presented by Sgt. Eddie Crim (Repeated Session)

How Social Media can help or Hurt you in a Job Search: Presented by Kristen Beasley, M.S., and CRC
Presentation (PDF)

11:15 – 12:15

The Disclosure Dialogue: Strategies for Effective Disability Disclosure to an Employer: Presented by Pam Williamson, B.S.
Presentation (PPT | PDF)

Communication Insights: Presented by Allison Haynes (Advocate)
PPT

Perceptions and Practices of Mental Health Clinicians Regarding People with Serious Mental Illness and Employment: Presented by Christine Fleming, Ph.D.
PPT

Appreciation in the Workplace: Presented by Sabrina Wren, M.S. and CRC

Miranda Abilities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Presented by Karen Salekin, Ph.D., Sydnee Erickson and Lauren Johnson

1:45 – 2:45

The Disclosure Dialogue: Strategies for Effective Disability Disclosure to an Employer: Presented by Pam Williamson, B.S. (Repeated) (PPT | PDF)

Making Sense of Autism: Presented by Robbie Clark (Advocate)

The Path to Recovery: Presented by Sharon Atwood, M.A.
PPT

The Millennial Mentor: Transferring Wisdom in the Workforce: Presented by Caleb Bagwell, B.S., Certified John Maxwell Speaker and Trainer

Police Interactions – How to Interact Safely with First Responders: Presented by Dustin Chandler, President and Co-Founder, Interaction Advisory Group

3:15 – 4:15

School and Mental Health Services: Presented by Gayla Caddell, M.S. and Tina Sanders Ed.S.
PPT

Making Sense of Autism: Presented by Robbie Clark (Advocate) (Repeated)

Building Supports to Families in Alabama: Presented by Karen Coffey, M.S. and Johnna Breland, B.S.
PPT

Becoming a Leader of One: Presented by Caleb Bagwell, B.S. Certified John Maxwell Speaker and Trainer

Police Interactions – How to Interact Safely with First Responders: Presented by Dustin Chandler, President and Co-Founder, Interaction Advisory Group (Repeated)

Friday, June 15, 2018
8:30 – 9:45 General Session
The Choices You Make Today will affect your Tomorrow: Presented by Andra Sparks, J.D.

Friday, June 15, 2018
10:30 – 12:00 Closing Session
A Success Stories: Panel Presentation