The Arc of Ohio Northeast Branch 14th Annual Family Advocacy Conference

The Arc of Ohio Northeast Branch 13th Annual Family Advocacy Conference

As we continue to build on the accomplishments of our previous conferences, this year’s conference continues with its goal to provide parents, siblings and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities current information in areas that affect those with special needs.

Parents, families, and caregivers, will become more informed and prepared in decision-making and planning for the future. The world of special needs is an ever changing, winding journey of joys and tears, and The Arc is here to provide as much support and information as possible.

Counselors, Social Workers, DD staff and other professionals will gain a better understanding of Waiver Updates, Participant Goods and Services/Self Directed Transportation, Caregiver Rule and how to better utilize this information when working with individuals with special needs and their families.

**The Arc of Ohio Northeast Branch would like to thank the following sponsors whose generosity helped make this event possible**

Event Sponsor

The Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Gold Sponsors

The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities

The Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Agenda

8a.m. – 8:45a.m.

Registration/Continental Breakfast

8:45a.m. – 9:00a.m.

Welcome

9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.

What’s New in HCBS DD Waivers 2024

Nyoka Craddolph

Policy Administrator

Medicaid Development and Administration

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.

Participant Directed Goods/Services and Self Directed Transportation

Gary Tonks

President/Chief Executive Officer

David Lewis

Executive Vice President

The Arc of Ohio

11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.

“Resiliency”

Karen Vadino

Motivational Speaker

12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m.

Buffet Lunch

1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.

DODD Updates and Changes

Lindsay Nash

Assistant Director

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.

Caregiver Rule

Jesse Wyatt

Bureau Chief

Long Term Services and Supports

Ohio Department of Medicaid

3:00p.m. Evaluations and Adjourn

Registration Information

Counselors and Social Workers: This program is co-sponsored by Comprehensive Psychiatry Group, Inc. and approved by the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board, Marriage and Family Therapist Board for 5 Contact Hours. Comprehensive Psychiatry Group, Inc. is approved to provide counselor and social worker continuing education credits. (RSC051103)

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities has approved the program for 5 CPE’s

**Professionals seeking CEU’s:

Successful completion of this program includes attendance at the entire event and submission of a completed evaluation form.**

**Certificates will be distributed at the end of the conference.**

Families, Parents/Caregivers, Siblings:

$30.00 per person

Counselors, Social Workers, DD staff,

Other Professionals:

$55.00 per person

Vendors:

$55.00 per person per table

Includes 6ft. skirted table and meals

Please complete the registration form and send along with non-refundable payment (can accept check, cash, or money order) payable to:

The Arc of Ohio Northeast Branch

3040 Center Rd. (Rt. 224)

Poland, Ohio 44514

(330) 707-1134

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Avion on the Water, 2177 W Western Reserve Rd, Canfield, United States