In celebration of 33rd Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs (GODA) will host its annual fully virtual conference July 24th-27th, 2023!
The Conference sessions are Monday, July 24
9:00-9:50 An Epic Barrier Removal in Access to Quality Care Anywhere
10:15-11:30 Foundations of Person Centered Practices
12:00-12:50 Supporting Students with Disabilities Across Louisiana
1:15-2:30 Disability or Disadvantage: How Poverty Impacts the Diagnostic Process in School-Aged Children
3:00-3:50 Disability in Education
Tuesday, July 25
9:00-9:50 Voting Accessibility
10:15-11:30 Assistive Technology (AT) A Toolbox for Student Success
12:00-12:50 Post Secondary Inclusive Education
1:15-2:30 Understanding Trauma: How to Support
3:00-3:50 Inclusivity in the Workplace – David’s Story
Wednesday, July 26
9:00-9:50 Exceptional Lives: Online Parent Engagement Hub for Families of Kids with Disabilities
10:10-11:00 Louisiana’s Digital Equity Plan
11:30-12:20 Supporting Youth with Emotional Disabilities: Strategies for Success
1:00-1:50 State Health Improvement Plan
2:10-300 “Why don’t they just leave?” In Their Own Words: A Panel Discussion on Disabilities and Barriers to Evacuating
3:20-3:50 Medicaid Unwind
Thursday, July 27
9:00-10:15 Improving Service Options and Access for Individuals with IDD and Mental Health Needs
10:30-11:20 How Social Security Disability Benefits Planning Can Support a Successful Transition to Work
12:00-12:50 Computing for Youth with Autism
1:30-2:20 Post Secondary Apprenticeship for Youth (PAY Check): A pathway to employment
3:00-3:50 Making Heads & Tails of the Fair Housing Act & Emotional Support Animals