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Hudson Valley Autism Conference

Hudson Valley Autism Conference

8:00am EST

Registration and Breakfast

9:00am EST

Opening Remarks West RoomKathy Schiavi • Samuel Getzler • Daniel Sigman

9:15am EST

Keynote Speech: Building a Neuro-diverse Workforce West RoomMarcia Scheiner

10:30am EST

Session 1A: The Ups and Downs on the Job Path West RoomMarjorie Madfis • Patricia Rowan, LMSW • Danielle Garrabrant • Debra Solomon • Jesse Charschan Session 1B: Using Values Assessment and Self-Determined Goal Framework to Guide Transition Planning Ophir RoomCandice Baugh MA, LMHC • Katie McDermott M.S.E, M.Ed Session 1C: A View from the Inside East LibraryMichael Gilberg, Attorney-at-Law

11:30am EST

Lunch: Presentation of the “Life Changer” Award to Michael Gilberg and Lunchtime Performance by Marc Anthony Mendez West RoomMichael Gilberg, Attorney-at-Law • Marc Anthony Melendez • David Buchwald

1:00pm EST

Session 2A: Navigating Government Benefits West RoomMarna E. Solarsh, ESQ. • Grisel Davis • Michael Beloff , FP®, ChSNC®, CAP®, ChFC®, RICP® • Scott Barber Weiser, LMSW Session 2B: Employment success and challenges East LibraryJonathan Goldwasser, LMSW • Michael Gilberg, Attorney-at-Law • Kyle Calderon, LMSW • Michelle Steckler, LMSW Session 2C: Learning About Computational Thinking and Technology for Students Who Learn Differently Ophir RoomJessye Herrell

2:15pm EST

Session 3A: The Impact of Inclusive Volunteering on an Employment Path for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Autism. East LibraryBrendan Klein • Patti Colombo, MS, CTRS • Angela Chan • Christine Francis • Katie Pfeifer Session 3B: Creating Employment Opportunities for People with Autism Ophir RoomKelly Apfel • Patrick Bardsley • Andrew Tedder Session 3C: Accelerate 360 - Kickstarting technology careers for individuals with special needs. West RoomAnthony D'Agostino • Nicholas D’Agostino

3:30pm EST

Breakout session 4A: New Transition Services Using ACCES-VR Supports East LibraryMichelle Newburger, MA, LMHC • Debra Ehrenberg, MRC, CRC Breakout Session 4B: Preparing Individuals with a Disability to Apply for Jobs – The Changing Landscape of Job Applications in the Era of Artificial Intelligence Ophir RoomPaul Cavanagh

5:00pm EST

Networking Happy Hour