Thompson Policy Institute's 2021 Summit on DisAbility and Inclusion, Wed, Aug 11th, 2021 @ 9:00 AM Accelevents

The Thompson Policy Institute on Disability (TPI) is hosting the FREE 2021 Virtual Summit on DisAbility and Inclusion on Wednesday, August 11 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The Summit is TPI's signature event that brings together current research and community partners to highlight best practices that improve the lives of people with disabilities by supporting inclusivity for all. The presentations during the Summit will appeal to self-advocates, families, educators, teacher education faculty, medical professionals, and service providers.

The Summit will feature a keynote address by Megan Bomgaars, who is a well-known self-advocate with Down Syndrome. Megan is an artist, entrepreneur, published author, college student, and lead on the critically acclaimed show Born this Way on A&E.

In addition to the keynote address, TPI will host four breakout strands: PK-12 Practice, Teacher Preparation, FAST Program Services, and Transition Services. Each breakout strand will feature experts from the field and highlight TPI partnerships.

The Summit will conclude with a panel of experts answering questions from the audience. We hope you can join TPI for this informative and insightful event.

The Summit is free to attend, but registration is required.

Accessibility: Live closed captioning and ASL interpreters will be provided. The virtual platform is also screen reader compatible. Please email tpi@chapman.edu for any other accommodations.

Alt-text: The keynote speaker, Megan Bomgaars, is standing with her arms outstretched in front of a wall of flowers.

2021 Summit on DisAbility & Inclusion Agenda

9:00 - 9:05

Welcome - Roxanne Greitz Miller, Interim Dean, Attallah College of Educational Studies

9:05 - 9:15

Opening Address - Meghan Cosier, Director, & Audri Sandoval Gomez, Associate Director of TPI
9:15 - 9:45

Keynote Address - Don't Limit Me, Megan Bomgaars, Self-advocate & lead on "Born this Way"
9:45 - 10:00
Excellence in Disability Award Presentation - Kristin Brooks, Supporting Inclusive Practices (SIP)

10:00 - 10:10

Break - Mindfulness Activity - Jay Kumar and Sophie Janicke-Bowles, Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University

10:10 - 11:10 Breakout Strands:

Session #1 - Transition Services

High Quality Transition Services: Birth through Life-Long Learning
Presenters: Richard Rosenberg & Linda O'Neal Panelists: Self-Advocates - Megan Bomgaars & Carla Sramek Parents - Kris Bomgaars & Hilda Sramek

Session #2 - PK - 12 Practice

Using a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to Build Inclusive Practices
Presenters: Rhonda Marriott & Pam Tupy, Orange County Department of Education

11:10 - 11:20

Break - Mindfulness Activity - Jay Kumar and Sophie Janicke-Bowles, Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University

11:20 - 12:20 Breakout Strands:

Session #3 - Teacher Preparation

Equity and Inclusion Begin with Teacher Preparation
Presenters: Marquita Grenot-Scheyer, BreAnna Evans-Santiago, Ernest Black, Mimi Miller - The California State University; Meghan Cosier and Charlotte Achieng-Evensen, Thompson Policy Institute on Disability

Session #4 - FAST Services

Families, Agencies, and Schools Together (FAST): Supporting Collaborative Relationships

Presenters: Peter Chung, M.D., Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics and Medical Director at the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at UCI; J. Thomas Megerian, M.D., Pediatric Neurologist and Clinical Director at the Thompson Autism Center at CHOC; Elissa Green Kaustinen, Center Director FAST@CHOC; Jeanne Anne Carriere, Center Director FAST@UCI

12:20 - 12:30

Break - Mindfulness Activity - Jay Kumar and Sophie Janicke-Bowles, Fish Interfaith Center at Chapman University

12:30 - 12:55

Q & A with Experts Panel

Panelists: Arturo Cazares, Regional Center of Orange County; Kristin Brooks, Supporting Inclusive Practices; Megan Bomgaars, Self-Advocate; Kris Bomgaars, Parent

12:55 - 1:00

Closing Address - Audri Sandoval Gomez, Associate Director of TPI

This event is free and open to the public, but reservation is required.

Have questions or need help registering?
Please contact Ticketing Services
at 714-997-6812 (M-F, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. PDT)
ticketing@chapman.edu

Staff is also available via email and phone one hour prior to all virtual events.

Thompson Policy Institute on DisabilityOrganizer of Thompson Policy Institute's 2021 Summit on DisAbility and Inclusion