Back to Basics
The 20th Annual Building Bridges Developmental Disabilities Conference
follows the tradition of offering a forum that brings together
representatives of service provider, advocacy, education, government and
parent organizations in a single setting to learn, to network and to
discuss topics of mutual concern and interest. This conference remains
the only one-day event that explores systems, services and programs
relating to the support of persons with developmental disabilities. The 2007 conference is titled; “Back to Basics” in an effort of regroup and take nothing for granted. With staffing turnover and regulation change having become a way of life both new and seasoned individuals need to become acquainted and reacquainted with the very foundations of the services and concepts that are guiding the supports for persons with a disability. This year’s conference addresses that Back to Basics need.
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 20th Annual
Building Bridges
Developmental Disabilities Conference
BACK TO BASICS
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Sheraton Reading Hotel,
Wyomissing, PA
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Building Bridges will feature 24 one-hour workshop presentations
offered during 4 workshop sessions. Workshop topics cover a wide range
of topics. Each presentation is unique in its content and perspective.
Presenters will allow time to answer questions and respond to comments.
Presenters offer their time and information in an effort to increase
awareness of these important issues.
Dr. Robert C. Schram will provide the conference Kick-off presentation addressing the message of his book, Maximize Life by Living for Peace, Harmony and Joy. Dr. Schram has been the Executive Director of BARC in Bucks County, PA since 1977, which is a nonprofit agency serving people with developmental disabilities.
Agency, program, product and organizational exhibits surround the
conference area offering easy access to new information and networking
resources. Throughout the day's activities you will have time to visit
the displays. Exhibits will be open during registration, the luncheon
and throughout the day.
Following the buffet luncheon the keynote address will be presented by James Siberski, MS, Director of Alternative Learners Project at College Misericordia, Dallas, PA. Mr. Siberski will present “Cognitive Remediation for Persons with Mental Retardation.”
FOR PARENTS ONLY! The Building Bridges conference has established a
fund to offer financial assistance to parents who would be unable to pay
for the entire cost of the conference. Please call Tom Dareneau at the
Arc office (610-603-0227) for information (all requests are kept
confidential).
Conference Brochure
Printed Conference Brochure available - call the Arc office at 610-603-0227, or download a printable copy here:
2007 Building Bridges Conference Schedule brochure
requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 
Conference Agenda
| 8:15-9:00 A.M. |
Registration |
| 9:05-9:40 A.M. |
Assembly & Kick Off Speaker:
Dr. Robert S. Schram |
| 9:50-10:50 A.M. |
Workshop Session #1 |
| 11:00-12:00 P.M. |
Workshop Session #2ß |
| 12:00-12:20 P.M. |
Exhibit Review & Networking |
| 12:20-1:35 P.M. |
Buffet Luncheon & Luncheon Address by: James Siberski, M.S. |
| 1:45-2:45 P.M |
Workshop Session #3 |
| 2:55-3:55 P.M. |
Workshop Session #4 |
Click here for more Workshop Descriptions
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