Family & Self Advocate Session Track
Journey to Independence, ATECH Conference 2022 begins at 8:30 am on Monday, July 18 with a breakfast keynote speaker and continues through the end of the day. We are proud to feature an Exhibitor Hall, Sponsor Spotlight sessions, as well as the additional half-day intensive workshop to be held on Tuesday, July 19.
The conference welcomes agencies, professionals, families, and self-advocates. Please note the breakout sessions with Tom Pomeranz are geared specifically for people with disabilities and/or their families who are attending the conference.
Do you need accommodations while attending? Please let us know.
Day 1 – Monday, July 18
8:00am – 9:00 am
Main Entry
Registration and Check In
For conference attendee convenience, Registration will be open all day.
Schooner Ballroom
8:30AM-9:50 AM Keynote Breakfast & Opening Statements
Tom Pomeranz of Universal LifeStIles, LLC., discuss the need for independence and desegregation.
Family & Self-Advocate Track
The Family & Self-Advocate Track is designed to answer all of your questions on the move to independence.
10:00am – 12:00pm
Green Track
Family & Self-Advocate
10:00am – 12:00pm
Family & Self Advocate Breakout Session Part 1:
Transitioning To An Integrated Community Life: It Is a Process Not An Event – Part 1
In this inspiring and informative session, Dr. Thomas Pomeranz provides family members, self advocates, and those charged in enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities with insight and understanding as to the value and importance of being part of one’s community. Tom will share with participants the importance of building a circle of support, which establishes the foundation for quality of life. Tom articulately puts into words the anxiety and fear commonly expressed by families when faced with the option of supporting the transition of their loved one to a meaningful and productive community life. Tom culminates the session by providing all attendees with specific strategies that can be utilized to minimize their fear of the unknown and increase their sense of safety and security for their loved one.
Speaker: Dr. Tom Pomeranz, President and CEO, Universal LifeStIles, Inc.
12:15 Pm – 1:30pm
12:15pm – 1:30pm
Schooner or Cutter Ballroom
Luncheon and Panel Discussion – See Attendee Track for Options
1:40 pm – 3:30pm
Green Track
Family & Self-Advocate
1:40pm – 3:30pm
Admiral Ballroom
Family & Self-advocate Breakout Session 2: Transitioning To An Integrated Community Life: It Is a Process Not An Event – Part 2
Speaker: Dr. Tom Pomeranz, President and CEO, Universal LifeStIles, Inc.
3:45pm – 4:45pm
Ballroom
Keynote Speaker and Conference Closing Remarks
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