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11th Annual New MexicoFamily Leadership Conference

April 16 - 17, 2015

Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Parents Reaching Out (PRO) is a statewide non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that works with parents, care-givers, educators, and other professionals to promote healthy, positive, and caring experiences for New Mexico families and children. Founded in 1981, we have been serving families for 30 years.

Our Mission

The mission of Parents Reaching Out is to enhance positive outcomes for families and children in New Mexico through informed decision making, advocacy, education, and resources. Parents Reaching Out pro-vides the networking opportunities for families to connect and support each other. This mission supports all families including those who have children with disabilities, and others who are disenfranchised.

Parents Reaching Out achieves this by:•Developing family leadership•Connecting families to each other•Building collaborative partnerships•Providing families knowledge and tools to enhance their power

Parents Reaching Out offers no cost:• SupportandGuidance-We offer individual help for parents who have concerns about their children’s special

education programs or need help navigating the health care system. Our parent-to-parent matches provide peer support for families going through similar situations. “Thankyouforprovidingsupportandacaringattitudetofamilieslikeours.Wecan’ttellyouhowmuchthismeanstous.”–Parent

• InformationandResources-We provide publications and workshops on early intervention, special education, and health care topics for parents and professionals. “Alltheinformationyouprovideispricelesstoparents.”-Parent

• LeadershipOpportunitiesforParents- We mentor parents as they share their family stories with policy makers and future teachers, doctors, and health care professionals. Our parent leaders make a difference in communities throughout the state. “Thankyouforallyoudoforourcommunitytoadvocateforourfamiliesandstudentswithspecialneeds.”-Professional


Parents Reaching Out es una organización sin fines lucrativos al nivel estatal que trabaja con padres, el personal del cuidado de salud, educadores, y otros profesionales para promover experiencias saludables, y positivas para las familias y los niños de Nuevo México. Fundada en 1981, hemos estado servido a las familias de Nuevo México por 30 años.

Nuestra Misión

La misión de Parents Reaching Out es de aumentar los resultados positivos para las familias y los niños de Nuevo México a través de la toma de decisiones informadas, abogacía, educación y recursos. Parents Reach-ing Out ofrece la oportunidad de formar redes de contacto para que las familias se conecten y apoyen unas a otras. Esta misión apoya a todas las familias incluyendo aquellos padres que tienen niños con discapacidades, y otros padres que están en desventaja.

Parents Reaching Out logra esto al:•Desarrollar el liderazgo en la familia. •Conectar a las familias unas con otras. •Construir asociaciones de colaboración. • Les proporciona a las familias el conocimiento y las herramientas para que aumenten su poder.

Parents Reaching Out ofrece servicios sin ningun costo:•ApoyoyGuía-Nosotrosofrecemosayudaindividualparalospadresquetienenpreocupacionesacercadelosprogramasdeeducaciónespecialdesusniñosoquenecesitanayudaparanavegarenelsistemadelcui-dadodelasalud.Nuestroempatedepadresconpadresproporcionaayudadepersonasqueestánpasandoporsituacionessimilares. “Graciasporproporcionarunaactituddeapoyoydecuidadoparafamiliascomolanuestra.Nopodemosexpresartodoloquesignificaparanosotros.”–padredefamilia

• InformaciónyRecursos-Nosotrosproporcionamospublicacionesytalleresenlaintervencióntemprana,educaciónespecial,educación,clasesparapadres,ycuidadodelasaludparapadresyprofesionales.“Todalainformaciónquenosproporcionenotieneprecioparalospadres.”-padredefamilia

•OportunidadesdeLiderazgoparaPadres-Nosotrosasesoramosalospadresparaquecompartansushistoriasfamiliaresconloslegisladoresyfuturosmaestros,doctoresyprofesionalesdelcuidadodelasalud.Nuestrospadresquesonlídereshacenladiferenciaenlascomunidadesatravésdelestado.“Graciasportodoloquehacenpornuestracomunidadalabogarpornuestrasfamiliasyestudiantesconnecesidadesespeciales.”-profesional


Thursday, April 16, 2015 H Jueves, 16 de abril 2015 8:00 am– 9:30 am Registration and Breakfast H Registro y Desayuno

9:30 am – 9:45 am Welcome H Bienvenida Naomi Sandweiss H ExecutiveDirector,ParentsReachingOut Caroline Enos H BoardPresident,ParentsReachingOut

9:45 am – 10:45 am Keynote H Orador Principal Michael Bailey HImmediateParentPreside,NationalDisabilityRightsNetwork 10:45 am – 11:00 am Break H Visit Exhibitors H Visita Expositores

11:00 am – 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions H Sesiones Concurrente

Keeping Both Eyes on The Road: Navigating School to Work Transition Part 1 H Texas Tanya Baker-Mccue H CenterforDevelopmentandDisability,Jill Tatz H Parent,Amy Nance H Parent, Scoot Benson H YoungAdult Transitionfromyouthtoadulthoodischallengingforalmosteveryyoungperson.Thisisparticularlytrue foryoungpeoplewithdisabilities.Thissessionwillexplorestrategiesinwhichfamiliesofyouthwith disabilitiescanconsiderthesupportneedsoftheiryouthduringtransitionplanningprocess.This informationwillalsobehelpfultoprofessionalsseekingstrategiestoeffectivelypartnerwithfamilies,andto advocateslookingtoempowerfamiliesinthetransitionprocess.

New Mexico School to Jail Pipeline H Colorado Joan Curtis H DisabilityRightsNewMexico Manystudentshavebehaviorsinschooldirectlyrelatedtotheirdisabilities.Thesebehaviorsoftenleadto suspensions,expulsionsfromschool,andsometimesreferralstothejusticesystem.Learnaboutyourrights asastudentand/orparentwhenbehaviorrelatedtoyourchild’sdisabilitytriggersreferralstothejuvenile justicesystem.

Pathways to Gifted and Talented Referrals for ALL students H Arizona Billie Mathews H AlbuquerquePublicSchools Culturalandlinguisticminoritystudentshavehistoricallynotbeenreferredforprogramsingiftededucation. Thispresentationencouragesparentsandeducatorstoworkasadvocatesforthereferralofbilingual studentsforgiftedandtalentedprograms,becausepathwaystogiftedandtalentedreferralsareforall students.


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Challenging Behaviors in Young Children H Nevada Melanie Waller H Charlotte’sPlacePreschool Challengingbehaviorsarewitnessedinmostyoungchildrenandtherootofthebehaviorwilldeterminethe strategynecessarytodecreasethechallengingbehavior.Inthisworkshop,youwilllearnpositivestrategiesto helplearnwhatyourchild’sbehaviorsmeanandhowtobestencouragepositiveoutcomesthroughdayto dayactivities.

¿Qué Hay De Comer? H Parlor AB (Spanish H Español) Jan Winslow H

Loquecomemosnospuededarfortalezaonospuedeenfermar.Enseñandoanuestrosniñoscomohacer decisionessanascomienzaconnuestrascostumbresyhábitos.Venganaaprenderquesonlasdecisiones saludablesyquesedebeevitarenrespectoalanutrición.Enestasesióninteractivaeinformativarecibirán variosrecursosydatossobrenuestraalimentación.

Want to See Kids Learn and Behave? Let ‘em Move! H Parlor CD Marcia Lee H KidsFocus Let‘emmove!Experiencefirsthandhowmovementcanigniteyourchild’sabilitytofocusandlearnand improvetheirbehavior,naturally.Findouthowmovementswitchesonthebraintopromoteconcentration andself-regulation.LearnhowtochannelADD/ADHDtypebehaviorintopositivelearningwithouttheuse ofmedicationandreceivefreematerialsonhowtoadvocateformovementinyourchild’sclassroomsothat yourchildcanlovelearning.

Sibshop H Garden Room Sibshop Part 1 Shannon Maxwell H ParentsReachingOut Sibshopswillprovidebrothersandsistersofchildrenwithspecialneedsanopportunitytomeetother siblingsinarelaxed,recreationalsetting.Brothersandsisterswillhaveopportunitiestodiscusscommon joysandconcernswithothersiblingsofchildrenwithspecialneeds.Sibshopswillprovidesiblingswithan opportunitytolearnhowothershandlesituationscommonlyexperiencedbysiblingsofchildrenwithspecial needs.Sibshopswillalsoprovidesiblingswithanopportunitytolearnmoreabouttheimplicationsoftheir sibling’sspecialneeds.Thissibshopislimitedtochildrenages8-13.

Sibshopsproporcionaránaloshermanosyhermanasdeniñosconnecesidadesespecialeslaoportunidad deconoceraotroshermanosenunambienterecreativoyrelajado.Hermanosyhermanastendrán laoportunidaddediscutirlasalegríasypreocupacionesconotroshermanosdeniñosconnecesidades especiales.Sibshopsproporcionaránhermanosconlaoportunidaddeaprendercómootrosmanejan situacionescomúnmenteexperimentadosporloshermanosdeniñosconnecesidadesespeciales.


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Sibshopstambiénproporcionaráaloshermanoslaoportunidaddeaprendermásacercadelas implicacionesdelasnecesidadesespecialesdesuhermano.EsteSibshopselimitaaniñosde8a13.

12:15 – 1:15 p.m Lunch H Almuerzo

1:15p.m – 2:30 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions H Sesiones Concurrente

Keeping Both Eyes on The Road: The Game of Life- Transition to Adulthood Part 2 H Texas Tanya Baker-Mccue and Phyllis Shingle H CenterforDevelopmentandDisability,Jill Tatz H Parent,Amy Nance H Parent,Scoot Benson H YoungAdult ParticipantswillbeinvitedtoplayaLifeCourseboardgameespeciallyadaptedtoincludeschooltowork transitionissues.Asparticipantsworktheirwaythroughthegameboard,eachperson’srollofthedicewill identifyreallifetransitionissuesthateitherpushdownorliftuptheiroveralllifejourney.Thegame willconcludewitheachplayerrollingthediceafinaltimetodeterminetheirschooltoworktransition outcome.AdiscussionwillfollowforparticipantstosharetheirexperienceswiththeTransitionissuesand strategiesidentifiedinthegame. Running Your Own IEP H Colorado Daniel Ekman, Adam Shand and Cynthia Berkheimer H TheCenterforSelfAdvocacy/NewMexico DevelopmentalDisabilitiesPlanningCouncil TheIEPModulehasinformationandtipsforindividualsabouthowtorunyourownmeeting.Italsohas informationonhowtomakechoicesthatbenefityouandhowtovoiceyourconcernsbothwithinand beyondthemeetingitself.ThemodulehasselfhelptipsonhowtocreateanIEPthatreflectsyourreal needs.SeveralactivitieshelpengagetheaudienceandgiveabetterunderstandingofhowanIEPshouldbe selfdirectedusingreallifeexamples. Easy Science Activities for New Mexican Families: The Incredible Egg! H Arizona Diane Walker H NewMexicoHighlands Thishands-onworkshopfromDr.Egg,aninfamousegglover,willprovide2or3dozencheepandeggciting lessonsthatparentsorteacherscaneasilyeggsperiencewithchildrenofallages.TheEggProfessorwill providetake-homerecipesforsomeoftheactivitiesandacopyoftheStandardsforHappinessin TeachingandLearningwillalsobeavailable. Crossing the Bridge from Early Intervention to Special Education H Nevada Katie Gordon HDisabilityRightsNewMexico ThisisatrainingdesignedforparentswithyoungchildrenwhoarepreparingtoentertheSpecialEducation servicessystem.We’llfocusonthelegalrightsthatprotectchildrenwithspecialneedswhentheyturn 3yearsold.We’llalsotalkaboutpracticaltipslikepreparingforschool,choosinganeducational environment,andnavigatingresolutionstoconflict.Bringyourquestions!

Transición a la Vida Adulta H Parlor AB (Spanish H Español) Mariela Pijem H ParentsReachingOut Unavisiónglobaldecómoprepararnosparaquenuestrosjóvenescondiscapacidadtenganunatransicióna lavidaadultaefectiva.Enestapresentaciónabarcaremoslasdiferentestransicionesqueunjovencon discapacidaddebelograrparaalcanzarunaaltacalidaddevidaybienestarcompletoylamaneraenque mejorlospodemosapoyar.Lasáreasdetransiciónincluye:1)Quequieroparamí–escuchandoanuestros hijos,apoyandosussueños-crearplanescentradosenlapersona2)Lacasa-comopromoverdestrezasde auto-suficiencia,autodeterminaciónyauto-abogacíaennuestroshijoscondiscapacidad;3)Educación- ¿cuálessonlasopcionesdespuésdelaescuela?Educaciónpostsecundaria,entrenamientoyempleo(desde elempelosostenidoalnegociopropio);4)comunidad-opcionesennuestracomunidadparapersonas condiscapacidad;5)Salud–delcuidadopediátricoalcuidadomédicogeneral;5)Custodia–tiposde custodia.

Yoga H Parlor CD Sean Kehoe H VivifyHotYoga Vivify-toendowwithlife;renewlife;animate.VivifyhotyogaisaRioRanchobasedyogaand fitnessstudiobornoutofthepassiontosharetheamazingphysicalandmentalbenefitsthatareachieved throughaconsistentandwelltaughtyogapractice.Wearefirmbelieversinthelifechangingabilitythatyoga inspires,andourgoalistoprovideyouwiththetoolsneededtounifyoneself. Sibshop H Garden Room Sibshop Part 2 Shannon Maxwell H ParentsReachingOut

2:30 p.m.– 2:45 p.m. Break H Visit Exhibitors H Visita Expositores

2:45p.m – 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions H Sesiones Concurrente Transitions in Healthcare H Texas Lisa Rossignol H ParentsReachingOut ThispresentationwillbeanintroductiontoParentsReachingOutandtoTransitionsinHealthcarefor ChildrenandYouthwithSpecialHealthcareNeeds(CYSHCN).Thissessionisdesignedforhealthcare professionalsorotherswhoworkwithfamilieswithCYSHCN.Presentersprovideparticipantswithtoolsand timelinestosupportfamiliesthroughtransitionfrompediatrictoadultcare.


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Autism: A Dad’s Journey H Colorado Luis Bayardo H ParentandAuthor LuisBayardo,authorofAutism:ADad’sJourney,shareshisuniqueperspectivefromafather’spointofview onparentingandadvocatingforhistwosonslivingwithAutism.Comeandjoinhimasheshareshis strategiesasafather,thelivesofhissons,andhowhehashadtolearntoadvocateforthemthroughthe manydifferentphasesoftheirlives.Luishopestohelpeveryoneunderstandtheinternalstrugglesthat fathersoftenendureastheycometoaccepttheirchild’sdiagnosis. Reading at Home with Your Kids! H Arizona Mario Vigil, Alicia Hatch, Shelly Buzard, Denise Koscielniak and Greg Fostad H NewMexicoPublic EducationDepartment NewMexicoRealResults(NMRR)andASSETSprojectsarefundedthroughNMPEDandworkswith39 schoolsand30districtsthrough-outthestate.NMRRhaspartneredwithParentsReachingOut(PRO)to assistschoolswithincreasingreadingperformanceofstudentswithdisabilities.Attendeeswillbe providedstrategiesandactivitiesforhelpingtheirchildwithreadingathome. Attendeeswillreceiveakitwithtoolstoimplementthestrategies/activitieslearnedduringthesessionat home. Parents Reaching Out: Parent Match Program H Nevada Shirlee Cohen H ParentsReachingOut ParenttoParentMatchProgramistheheartofParentsReachingOut.ThroughParenttoParentbondsof mutualsupportandsharingofinformationarecreated.Familiesareconnectedwithotherfamiliesand becomeempoweredastheyjourneythroughallphasesoftheirlivesarmedwithresourcesavailablefortheir child(ren).Thisworkshopwilldescribetheprogramandtheopportunitiesforvolunteerfamilies,andthe processrequiredtoparticipateintheParentMatchProgram.

Proporcionar servicios psiquiátricos para niños en el espectro autista mientras que proveen crianza y abogan por sus propios niños con Autismo H arlor AB (Spanish H Español) Cynthia King MD, and Dr. Ramirez-Moya H UNMSOM

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Zumba! H Parlor CD Bentley Laaksonen HStudioinNobHill. Zumbaisagroupfitness,danceworkoutandclassesaretypically50to55minuteslongincludingawarm-up andcooldownportion.Agivensongmayhavetwotofivemovementpatternsthatarelearnedbydoing them--bytheendofasongstudentscananticipatethenextmovementbasedonthemusicandgain confidenceandhavefunwithit.Allmovementscanbeadaptedtopersonalfitnesslevelsandrangeof motionconstraints,sogetupandZumba!

Sibshop H Garden Room Sibshop Part 3 Shannon Maxwell H ParentsReachingOut

4:00 p.m.– 4:15 p.m. Break H Visit Exhibitors H Visita Expositores 4:15p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions H Sesiones Concurrente Balancing Life Priorities and Reducing Stress H Texas Barbara Ibanez H NMYoungDisabilityLeaders NewMexicoYoungDisabilityLeaders(NMYDL)willconductthisinteractivepresentationwhichfeatures practicalstrategiesthateverypersoncanapplytotheirdailylives.Thesestrategiesreducestressandincrease qualityoflife.Inaddition,real-lifestorieswillbesharedbyYoungDisabilityLeadersthatencourageand motivatetheaudiencetojuggleprioritieseffectively,includingwork,play,anddisabilityissues.The presentationincludesfacilitatedsmallgroupdiscussions.

Brain Injury 101 H Colorado Janelle Groover H New Mexico Brain Injury Resource Center Braininjurycanhappentoanyoneatanytime,anditdoes.NewMexicanslivingwithbraininjuriesareall agesandcomefromdiverseculturalbackgrounds.Theyalsosharecommonfeelingsandexperiencesasthey copewiththechallengesoflivingwiththeirinjuries.Thispresentationwilltakeyoudownajourneyofa braininjuredpersonandwhatitmeanstocare,supportandadvocateforthem.Wewillalsodiscusswhat servicesareavailableinNewMexicoforpeopleandcaregiversdealingwithbraininjury.

ChildCare Programs and the ADAAA H Arizona Cindy Lafon and Amanda Barrett H Parents Reaching Out ParticipantswilllearnabouthowtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActAmendmentActappliestochildcare programs,achild’srightstonon-discrimination,andtheresponsibilitiesofchildcareprogramsto accommodatechildrenwithdisabilities.


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Thrift Stores, Couches and Keys H Nevada Ilene Mutchnick H N35 C Toy Occupational Therapy Services Private Contractor

Thisworkshopwillremovethemyththatparentsandtherapistsrequirespecialtoysandexpensive equipmenttodotherapyorfollowuponhomeprograms.Itwillintroducetheideasthattheuseof householditemssuchasfurnitureandspoons,canbeeffectivealongwiththriftstoresandimaginationcanbethemostfunandfunctionalwayforparentsandchildrentobeabletofollowhomeprogramsorrecommendationsbyatherapistoranotherparent.Beforeyoucometothisworkshopthinkof,orbringanitemthatyouwouldfindinyourhomeandbytheendtherewillbeatleast5suggestionsfromtheparticipantsabouthowtousethatitemtoencourageyourchild.

Hermanos de Individuos con Diiscapacidad- Nosotros también contamos H Parlor AB (Spanish H Español) Mariela Pijem H ParentsReachingOut

Loshermanosdeindividuoscondiscapacidad,porsunaturalezasonlosenlacesmásduraderosdela vidadelapersonacondiscapacidad.Estoshermanoscrecenysedesarrollandemaneradistintaaotras personasquenotieneunhermanocondiscapacidadyesoincluyeunaseriedepreocupacionesyasuntos especialesquemuchasvecespasandesapercibidosporlafamilia.Estapresentaciónmuestraunavisión globaldelaproblemáticadeloshermanosdeindividuoscondiscapacidadatravésdelasdiferentesedades,ademásdemanerasyrecursosparaentenderlesyapoyarles.

Meditation H Parlor CD Tammy Blea H Tammy’sEdge&Glow Meditationistomakeourmindcalmandpeaceful.Ifourmindispeaceful,wewillbefreefromworriesand mentaldiscomfort,andsowewillexperiencetruehappiness.Eventually,wewillbeabletostayhappyall thetime,eveninthemostdifficultcircumstances.

Friday, April 17, 2015 H Viernes, 17 de abril 2015 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast H Registro y Desayuno 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Welcome H Bienvenida Naomi Sandweiss H ParentsReachingOut,ExecutiveDirector Shannon Maxwell H ParentsReachingOut,DirectorofPrograms 9:00 – 10:00 a.m Keynote H Orador Principal Hector Balderas HAttorneyGeneralofNewMexico


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10:00 – 10:15 a.m Break H Visit Exhibitors H Visita Expositores 10:15am – 11:30 p.m. Concurrent Breakout Sessions H Sesiones Concurrente Advocacy Tools from the CDD Information Network H Parlor GH Phyllis Shingle and Jeanne Favret H CenterforDevelopmentandDisability

LearnhowtheCDDInformationNetwork’swebsiteandInformationSpecialistscanhelpfinddisabilityrelatedinformation,resources,books,DVDs,andE-booksabouttopicssuchashealthandnutrition,IEPstrategies,literacy,behaviormanagement,etc.ThissessionswillprovideademonstrationonhowtoaccesstheonlineCDDLibrarycatalog,aswellasE-booksandactivitiesshowinghowtoutilizetheDisabilityResourceDirectorytofindresourcesforfamiliesinNewMexico.AlsoadiscussionanddemonstrationoftheMedicalHomePortalandhowfamiliesandhealthprofessionalscanfindusefulinformationinmultiplelanguages,anoverviewoftheCDDInformationNetworkwebsite,andtheInformationalTipSheetsandvideos.ParticipantswillbeabletosignupforaCDDLibrarycardonsite.

Let’s Communicate! Strategies for Parents to Increase Language Skills at Home H Parlor EF Laurel Rogers H AlbuquerqueSpeechandLanguageHearingCenter Thissessionisforparentsofyoungchildrenwithspeechandlanguagedelays.Itwillprovideavarietyof strategiesforparentstouseathometobuildtheirchild’scommunicationinadditiontoanyspeechand languagetheirchildmaybereceiving.Furtherinformationwillbeprovidedabouttherapyservicesavailable atAlbuquerqueSpeechLanguageHearingCenterandotherparenttrainingopportunities.

Strategies for Maximizing Participation in Highly Emotional Meetings H Parlor CD Susane Melone and Susan Laughlin H

Thisworkshopwillprovideanoverviewoftheprovencommunicationskillsthatsupportpositive, productiveengagementinalltypesoffamily,schoolbased/IEP,andworkplacemeetings.Thestrategies formaximizingparticipationinhighconflictmediation/facilitatedmeetingswillbeexplored.Thepresenters willutilizeaudienceparticipation,exercises,andsmallgroupactivities.Thisworkshopwillincludeeffective tipsforanyparticipant,includingparents,attorneys,socialworkers,therapists,andmediatorsworkingwith familiesorindividualsinemotionallychargedsettings.

How to Help Your Child Find Good Employment H Parlor AB Andrea Cetera Jines H AdvancedEmployment

ThroughtheuseofEvidencedBasedandCustomizedEmploymenttechniques,Ms.CeteraJineswill demonstratethreeeffectivejobsearchtoolsthatparentscaneasilyusetohelpcreategoodemployment outcomesfortheirchild.1.SkillsIdentification–transferableandself-managementskills,2.JobShadowing


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3.TaskListsUtilizingtheseprovenprocesseseffectively,andparentswillunderstandthevalueofSkills Identification,JobShadowingandthecreationofspecificTaskListsinchoosingandfindingtherightjob/ employment.Byincorporatingthesesimpleandeasytechniques,parentscanbeactiveparticipantsintheir child’sjobsearch,developanindepthunderstandingandknowledgeofemployment,what’srequiredto succeedonthejobandcanassistindeterminingwhatcouldbetheirbestjob.

La primera infancia, estrategias para los padres y recursos comunitarios H Garden Room (Spanish H Español) Rocio Perales H Inspirations

Elpropósitodeestetalleresproporcionaralasfamiliasinformaciónsobreeldesarrollotípicoparasushijos.

Ademásdeproporcionarestrategiasparalospadresparaapoyareldesarrollodesushijosencadarutinas diarias;yproporcionaralasfamiliasconrecursosenlacomunidaddondepuedenobtenerayudasisus hijosseestánquedandoatrásensudesarrollo.

11:30 – 12:45 p.m. Lunch H Conference Wrap-up H Raffle Shannon Maxwell H DirectorofPrograms,ParentsReachingOut

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors! H ¡Gracias a nuestros patrocinadores!

Michael T Bailey Keynote H Orador PrincipalApril 16, 2015

Michael T. Bailey of Portland, Oregon is immediate past president of the National Disability Rights Network, the world’s largest cross disability advocacy organization. He is the first person not employed by a Protection and Advocacy Office. He is the father of a 26 year old young woman with Down syndrome and credits her for whatever he may know about disabilities.Michael has worked as a lobbyist, community organizer and is a former Partners in Policy Making Coordinator for Oregon. He is a member of ADAPT and participated in many non-violent civil disobedience actions.He is author of “Special Education: A Parent’s Guide to a Child’s Success” and has spoken at conferences in thirty seven states in the past few years. He is currently writing a book on American history and intellectual disabilities. PRO is honored to have Mr. Bailey as our Keynote speaker.

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Michael T Bailey, de Portland, Oregon, es ex presidente de la Red Nacional de Derechos de los Discapacitados, organización de defensa de la discapacidad más grande del mundo . Él es la primera persona no empleada por una Oficina de Protección y Defensa .Él es el padre de una joven de 26 años con Síndrome de Down y la acredita por lo que él puede saber acerca de las discapacidades .Michael ha trabajado como cabildero , organizador de la comunidad y es ex Coordinador de formulación de políticas en Oregon . Es miembro de ADAPT y participó en muchas demostraciones de desobediencia civil no violenta .Es autor de “La educación especial: Una guía para padres para el éxito de un niño “, y ha dado conferencias en treinta y siete estados en los últimos años . Actualmente está escribiendo un libro sobre la historia de América y discapacidad intelectual.


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Michael T Bailey with Lois Curtis, the plaintiff in the Olmstead Case.

After law school, Attorney General Balderas followed his passion for public service, working as an assistant district attorney for Bernalillo County and as a special prosecutor for domestic violence cases in New Mexico’s Fourth Judicial District. He served as a state representative from 2004 to 2006, and during his first legislative term, was elected state auditor. When he was elected auditor, at the age of 33, he became the youngest Hispanic statewide elected official in the nation. Attorney General Balderas has been recognized by the State Bar Association for his efforts to reform the criminal justice system, and was honored by Carolyn Kennedy as the recipient of the 2010 John F. Kennedy New Frontier Award. In addition to being licensed to practice law in New Mexico, he is a Certified Fraud Examiner. Attorney General Balderas lives in Albuquerque with his wife and three children.

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Un nuevo mexicano nativo, Héctor Balderas fue criado por una madre soltera en el pequeño pueblo de Wagon Mound. Crecer en la vivienda pública y en los cupones de alimentos, aprendió la importancia de la compasión y el respeto, y ganó la convicción de que todo el mundo - sin importar sus antecedentes - merece las mismas oportunidades para tener éxito. Él fue la primera persona de su comunidad para ganar el título de abogado, que recibió de la Universidad de Nueva Facultad de Derecho de México. Después de la escuela de derecho, el Procurador General Balderas siguió su pasión por el servicio público, trabajando como asistente del fiscal del Condado de Bernalillo y como fiscal especial para casos de violencia doméstica en el Cuarto Distrito Judicial de Nuevo México. Se desempeñó como representante Estado desde 2004 a 2006, y durante su primera legislatura, fue elegido auditor estatal. Cuando fue elegido auditor, a la edad de 33 años, se convirtió en el más joven de todo el estado oficial hispano elegido en la nación. Fiscal General Balderas ha sido reconocido por la Asociación de Abogados del Estado por sus esfuerzos para reformar el sistema de justicia penal, y fue honrado por Carolyn Kennedy como el destinatario del reconocimeinto John F. Kennedy Premio New Frontier 2010. Además de tener licencia para practicar leyes en Nuevo México, esta certificado para examinar fraude. Fiscal General Balderas vive en Albuquerque con su esposa y tres hijos.

Hector BalderasKeynote H Orador PrincipalApril 17, 2015

A native New Mexican, Hector Balderas was raised by a single mother in the small village of Wagon Mound. Growing up in public housing and on food stamps, he learned the importance of compassion and respect, and gained the conviction that everyone – no matter their background – deserves the same opportunities to succeed.

He was the first person from his community to earn a

law degree, which he received from the University of New Mexico School of Law.


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Conference Exhibitors

Beaded Jewelry and Fleece Animals

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico (BCBS)

Center for Development and Disability (CDD)

CHI St. Joseph’s Children

Children’s Medical Services (CMS)

Continuum of Care (COC)

Dale’s Acoma Pottery

Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC)

Disability Rights New Mexico (DRNM)

Education for Parents of Children with Special Needs (EPICS)

Family Infant Toddler Program (FIT)

Growing in Beauty (GIB)

Learning RX

MCH Family Outreach

Mesa View Mobile Gift Shop

Native American Professional Parent Resources Early Head Start (NAPPR)

Parents Reaching Out (PRO)

Public Education Department (PED)

Sally Davis- Author of Jimmy: Toughest. Dog. Ever

The Arc of New Mexico

YMCA of Central New Mexico

Exhibitors

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APRIL 25, 2015 9 – 4PM

COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR

Healthy Kids Healthy Families Our vision is to promote good health awareness and encouraging participants to assume responsibility for their own health as well as their families. An interactive and informative fair to enhance knowledge in healthy decision making. While creating an event for parents, children, teachers and providers to experience a positive, caring and healthy experience.

Speaker: Tara Arellano Sponsored By:

Brought to you By:

Albuquerque

Marriott Pyramid 5151 San Francisco Rd

Breakfast & Lunch

Provided

Meet Elsa from FROZEN

Massage

Yoga

Nutrition

Eye Screening

Organic Products

“Your Happiness is a reflection of your

Health”

PLEASE RSVP:

[email protected]

Parents Reaching Out

1920 Columbia Dr. SE Albuquerque NM 87109

505-247-0192 Parentsreachingout.org

Free Event!

MAY 16, 2015 9 – 4PM

COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLNESS FAIR

Healthy Kids Healthy Families Our vision is to promote good health awareness and encouraging participants to assume responsibility for their own health as well as their families. An interactive and informative fair to enhance knowledge in healthy decision making. While creating an event for parents, children, teachers and providers to experience a positive, caring and healthy experience.

Speaker: DeAnna Armijo Sponsored by:

Brought to you by:

Las Cruces – Farm &

Ranch Museum 4100 Dripping Spring Rd

Free Entry

Breakfast & Lunch Provided

Massage

Yoga

Nutrition

Care Van

Organic Products

“Your Happiness is a reflection of your Health”

PLEASE RSVP:

[email protected]

Parents Reaching Out

1920 Columbia Dr. SE Albuquerque NM 87109

505-247-0192 Parentsreachingout.org

Free Event!

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Hotel Map and Agenda

Thursday, April 16, 2015

8:00a 9:30a

Breakfast – Registration Open – Exhibits Open (Provided)

9:30a 9:45a Welcome

9:45a 10:45a Keynote: Michael Bailey– General Session- NM Ballroom

10:45a 11:00a Break (Visit Exhibitors)

11:00a 12:15a

Texas Colorado Arizona Nevada Parlor AB Parlor CD Garden Room

Part 1- Keeping Both Eyes On the Road: Navigating School to Work

Transition

New Mexico School to Jail

Pipeline

Pathways to Gifted and Talented

Referrals for ALL Students

Challenging Behaviors in

Young Children

¿Qué hay de comer?

Want to see kids learn and

behave? Let ’em move!

Sibshop

12:15a 1:15p Lunch (Provided)

1:15p 2:30:p

Texas Colorado Arizona Nevada Parlor AB Parlor CD Garden Room

Part 2- Keeping Both Eyes On the Road: Navigating School to Work Transition

Running Your Own IEP

Easy Science Activities for

New Mexican Families: The

Incredible Egg!

Crossing the Bridge from Early Intervention to Special Education

Transición la Vida Adulta

Yoga Sibshop

2:30p 2:45p Break (Visit Exhibitors)

2:45p 4:00p Texas Colorado Arizona Nevada Parlor AB Parlor CD Garden Room

Transitions in Healthcare

Autism: A dad’s Journey

Reading at home with your kids!

Parents Reaching

Out: Parent Match

Program

Proporcionando servicios psiquiátricos para niños con Autismo durante la crianza y la defensa de nuestros propios niños con Autismo

Zumba Sibshop

4:00p 4:15 Break (Visit Exhibitors)

4:15p 5:30p Texas Colorado Arizona Nevada Parlor AB Parlor CD Garden Room

Balancing Life Priorities and Reducing Stress

Brain Injury 101

Child Care Programs and the ADAAA

Thrift Stores, Couches and Keys

Hermanos de Individuos con Discapacidad- Nosotros También contamos

Mediation

Friday, April 17, 2015

7:30a 8:30a

Breakfast – Registration Open – Exhibits Open (Provided)

8:30a 8:45a Welcome

8:45a 10:00a Keynote: Hector Balderas – General Session NM South/North

10:00a 10:15a Break (Visit Exhibitors)

10:15a 11:30a

Parlor GH Parlor EF Parlor CD Parlor AB Garden Room

Advocacy Tools from the CDD Information Network

Let’s Communicate! Strategies for Parents to Increase Language Skills at Home

Strategies for Maximizing Participation In Highly Emotional Meetings

How To Help Your Child Find Good Employment

La primera infancia, estrategias, para los padres y recursos comunitarios

11:30a 12:45p Lunch (Provided) - Conference Wrap Up -Raffle

1920 Columbia Dr SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106

(505) 247-0192 or (800) 524-5176

www.parentsreachingout.org

Thank you for Coming!

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