Tools for Transformation brings together renowned experts in medicine, law, education, and advocacy to provide families with cutting-edge information and resources on Covid-19, Vaccine Safety, Disability Rights, Mental Health and Wellness, IEPs and Distance Learning, Local and National Anti-Racist Policies, and Diversity and Inclusion. This is a MUST ATTEND Education Conference for parents and professionals in autism, developmental and learning disabilities, mental health, education, social justice, and advocacy communities.
Program
9:30AM
Plenary Session
Conference: Expert Presentations
10:45AM
1. The Disability Community, Race, Covid-19 and the Vaccine Crisis
Covid-19 has disproportionately impacted the disability and communities of color. Yet the BIPOC disability community faces tremendous barriers in accessing treatment and vaccines. Are misinformation, vaccine hesistancy and structural racism in healthcare preventing our community from getting the care they need?
11:15AM
2. Distance Learning, IEPs & the School Dilemma for Special Needs Students
Public and private schools across the nation have provided virtual education and related services to special needs students for over a year. Is virtual learning harming kids with IEPs and denying them a free appropriate education? Is it safe for your child with special needs to return to a campus and is he/she entitled to compensatory IEP services?
11:45AM
3. Understanding & Surviving the Emotional Toll of the Dual Covid-19 & Racism Pandemics
Over 25 million Americans have been infected with Covid-19 and over 500,000 have died as a result of the pandemic. These losses have been compounded by an economic crisis and the pandemic of racism. How do you know if you or a loved one is suffering from depression or anxiety and what can you do to get healthy again?
12:15PM
4. African Americans and the Autism Community: A Genetic Study & Shocking New Findings
Scientists at UCLA and other universities have been studying the impact of autism on African Americans for nearly a decade as a part of genetics study in Los Angeles, St. Louis and other cities. Some of the results are in and the findings are shocking! Are Black kids with autism treated the same from diagnosis to treatment? What role does race play and can the "system" be fixed?
12:45PM
5. Culturally-Centered Behavior Therapy and Autism Interventions that Work
Applied behavior analysis, Floortime, DDT...There is well-established evidence that a range of behavior interventions are highly effective and routinely prescribed as the gold star treatment for autism and developmental disorders. What are best practices for managing behaviors in kids and teens in a culturally and racially-centered manner for the BIPOC community?
1:15PM
6. The Role of Parents & Advocates in Creating Anti-Racist Systems and Equity for Individuals with Disabilities
Delays in diagnosis and treatment; abuse at the hands of law enforcement; discrimination in housing, employment and community services are all apart of the experiences of many members of the BIPOC disability community. Parents and advocates have the power to help create equitable systems where all kids and adults thrive. Learn how you can be a leader for change!
Sabado, 10 de abril, 2021
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM PDT