The Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs (GODA) will host its annual fully virtual, free conference July 24 – 27, 2023!
Registration to the conference gives access to all sessions with one link. Conference attendees can choose which sessions they want to attend and join in on the zoom link. Register at https://www.bit.ly/GODAconf23.
For the complete detailed updated schedule of the conference including session descriptions and presenter bios, go to https://www.bit.ly/GODAconf23sched. The schedule is as follows:
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- A Panel Discussion with Students
Tuesday, July 25
9:00-9:50 Collaborative Wins for Voting Accessibility in Louisiana
10:15-11:30 Assistive Technology (AT) A Toolbox for Student Success
12:00-12:50 Post Secondary Inclusive Education: Student/Alumni Panel
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 Louisiana’s 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 What you need to know about Medicaid Unwind in Louisiana
Thursday, July 27
9:00-10:15 Improving Service Options and Access for Individuals with IDD and Mental Health Needs
10:30-11:20How 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