2021 Session List – The Arc Oregon

Day	Time	Title / Topic (Click title for full description.)	Format	Presenter
May 5, 2021	5:00 PM	Virtual Town Hall Conversation with Oregon Legislators	Live Presentation	Sara Gelser Oregon State Legislature – District 8 Rob Nosse Oregon State Legislature – District 42
May 6, 2021	9:30 AM	It Is Not The Map, It’s The Terrain That Keeps Us Safe While Navigating Mt. Covid! Critical Thinking	Live Presentation	Alonzo Kelly Kelly Leadership Group
May 6, 2021	11:00 AM	Getting the supports you need to live the life you want Making the most of Residential Services	Pre-recorded w/Live Q&A	Toni Larson Residential Facilities Ombudsman Program
May 6, 2021	11:00 AM	Music-Empowered Resiliency Music Therapy & Self Care	Live Presentation	Kristen McSorley Earthtones Northwest Maggie Johnson Earthtones Northwest
May 6, 2021	11:00 AM	Policy Update from Washington DC Federal Public Policy	Live Presentation	Nicole Jorwic The Arc of the United States
May 6, 2021	1:00 PM	Creating a Life for Thriving! Supporting People to Live a Good Life	Live Presentation	Nick Kaasa The Arc Oregon Jennifer DiBello The Arc Oregon Kaaren Londahl The Arc of Oregon Kimberly Taylor The Arc of Oregon
May 6, 2021	2:30 PM	More than a Chart: One Page Profiles for the Medical Setting Health Care	Live Presentation	Tamara Bakewell Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center
May 6, 2021	2:30 PM	Take Control of Your Financial Future with ABLE Oregon ABLE Savings Plan	Live Presentation	Kaellen Hessel Oregon ABLE Savings Plan
May 6, 2021	4:00 PM	Homes Not Housing! Building Inclusive and Diverse Communities	Live Presentation	Alicia DeLashmutt Our Home, Inclusive Community Collaborative
May 6, 2021	4:00 PM	Planning for a Health Emergency Health Care	Live Presentation	Tamara Bakewell Oregon Family to Family Health Information Center
May 7, 2021	9:30 AM	Seeds of Change: Adapt. Grow. Thrive. Community Conversations	Live Presentation	Alan Lytle The Arc of Oregon Emily Braman The Arc Oregon
May 7, 2021	10:00 AM	Keynote Speaker ODDS	Live Presentation	Lilia Teninty Office of Developmental Disabilities Services (ODDS)
May 7, 2021	1:00 PM	Access to Health Care During a Pandemic Addressing equity issues impacting people with disabilities seeking care	Live Presentation	Emily Cooper Disability Rights Oregon
May 7, 2021	1:00 PM	Tips for Managing In-Home Supports A Workshop Filled with Tips and Tools for Managing In-Home Supports	Live Presentation	Alice Massey The Arc Oregon Jennie Heidrick The Arc Oregon
May 7, 2021	2:30 PM	Exploring and Supporting Communication Communication: Exploring and Supporting Communication	Live Presentation	Nicholas Kaasa The Arc Oregon Aniko Adany The Arc Oregon
May 7, 2021	2:30 PM	Tools to Support Decision Making Supported Decision Making	Live Presentation	Emily Braman The Arc Oregon
May 8, 2021	9:30 AM	Round Table Discussions: Local Chapters of The Arc Chapter Management and Governance	Live Presentation	Paula Markovitz Boga The Arc of Oregon
May 8, 2021	11:00 AM	Annual Business Meeting for Chapters of The Arc The Arc Oregon Board Elections and Annual Business Meeting	Live Presentation	Anna Keenan-Mudrick The Arc Oregon
		Advocacy Across Systems Personal & Grass Roots Advocacy	Pre-recorded	Cheryl Cisneros Creating Opportunities
		Decision Making Supports: Alternatives To Guardianship Independent Living	Pre-recorded	Emily Braman The Arc Oregon
		Embracing Best Practices: Introduction to the Nonprofit Standards for Excellence Nonprofit Management and Governance	Pre-recorded	Paula Markovitz Boga The Arc of Oregon
		Getting the supports you need to live the life you want Making the most of Residential Services	Pre-recorded	Toni Larson Residential Facilities Ombudsman Program
		Understanding How to Establish and Access My Oregon Special Needs Trust How to Set Up an Account and The Use It	Pre-recorded	Cici Gaynor The Arc Oregon

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