STATEWIDE CONFERENCE FOR DIRECT

SUPPORTPROFESSIONALS

JACK YATES, CONFERENCE COORDINATOR

E M A I L : JYATES@PEOPLE INC-FR .ORG

A D D R E S S : P E O P L E I N C O R P O R A T E D

4 SOUTH MAIN STREETFALL RIVER, MA 02721

T E L E P H O N E : (774) 627-2441

F A X : ( 5 0 8 ) 6 7 9 - 6 2 1 1

Conference Location

Sea Crest Beach Hotel350 Quaker Road

Falmouth, MA 02556

A special conference hotel room rate of $119.00/night (single or double occupancy) is available until October 16th.

The Sea Crest Beach Hotel is in a secluded area of Cape Cod directly on the ocean. You will experience tranquility and breathtaking sunsets over Buzzard's Bay.

Accessible meeting & sleeping rooms!

Hotel has a private beach, heated indoor pool, outdoor pool, health club with fitness equipment, whirlpool, sauna, & steam room. _______________________________

Email: info@seacrestbeachhotel.com

Phone: 508-540-9400 Toll free phone: 800-225-3110

http://www.seacrestbeachhotel.comA CONFERENCE TO:

✴ Honor

✴ Celebrate

✴ Connect

November 17 & 18, 2014

doing our best work!

Registration

Registration fee is $200.

Financial assistance is available thanks to the generous support of conference sponsors! Let Jack know if you are interested.

Registration fee includes all conference sessions and breakfast and lunch both days. Registration does not include hotel room or dinner.

Please register for the conference by November 10th.

Make registration check out to People Incorporated. Mail check with your name, agency, phone, & email address to Jack Yates at address below.

C O N F E R E N C E AT A G L A N C EBoth conference mornings begin with plenary sessions for everyone to attend. Beth Mount will inspire us on Monday morning speaking about promoting positive futures for people with disabilities and those who support them. On Tuesday morning, Commissioner Howe will hold a town hall meeting to hear from DSPs with time for answering your questions. On Tuesday afternoon, Amy Hewitt will talk about the professionalism of direct support work and opportunities to advocate for your profession in solidarity.

Amy is a national leader with 25 years as a researcher and author. She led the team that developed the College of Direct Support, a national curriculum used by 180,000 DSPs.

Keynote Speakers

Amy HewittResearch and Training Center on Community Living

Elin Howe

Commissioner Department of Developmental

Disabilities

Elin Howe has served as Commissioner since July 1, 2007 and will conduct an open question and answer exchange with direct support professionals.

Beth Mount Founder and Director of Graphic Futures & Capacity Works

Over her 30 years of advocacy, Beth founded 2 companies to promote person centered planning and service design. She uses art to inspire people with disabilities and their allies.

PLENARY SESSIONS:

• The Art and Soul of Making a Difference - Beth Mount• Town Hall Meeting: Ask the Commissioner - Commissioner Elin Howe• Your Work, Your Career, Your Profession - Amy Hewitt

BREAK OUT SESSIONS:!

• Direct Support as Your Life’s Work - Robin Carlson & DSP leadership graduates • Expressing People’s Stories Through Art - Beth Mount• Enhance Your Career While Helping Others - Katherine Fox & Maggie Labella• Our Life Stories - John Anton & Donna Jay• Parents’ Perspectives on Autism - Sue Loring & Marianne Taylor• Partnering with Families: A Journey - Jorge Pagan-Ramos• Positive Outlook - Deb Ludovico • Promoting Community and Connecting with Friends - Jim Ross• Self Advocacy: Live It, Learn It - John Fenley• Walk in My Shoes - Jason Lewan

MOVIES & DISCUSSION:

★Shooting Beauty ★What’s Eating Gilbert Grape ★Including Samuel ★Rory O’Shea Was Here