ONLINE CONFERENCE, June 23, 2018
INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS, INCLUSIVE LIVES
LEVERAGING OUR POWER AS PARENT ADVOCATES
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This year, on June 23 we held our first first online conference and AGM. It was a great success and we are happy to share with you conference presentations and recordings from the sessions with our speakers.
THE RECORDINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR OUR MEMBERS! If you want to get access to the videos please get in touch with us and register as a member. Scroll below to learn about the conference and download presentations and other materials.
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Conference summary
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Session 1
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Finding a Better Way
Jaquie Mills, M Ed, Managing Director, Microboards Australia Jaquie’s adult son Eli is supported by a microboard. His microboard formalized his natural supports by forming a legal entity to help him achieve his goals. The board provides security & safeguards his future; protects his right to be involved in decisions about his life; supports him in employment, continuing education, relationships, and leisure; and has fostered a strong community and reciprocal relationships. Jaquie shares her journey and link the solutions she has found to work happening right here in Ontario. |
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Session 2
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Helping or Hindering: adults facilitating friendship opportunities
Dr. Zachary Rossetti, Associate Professor of Special Education Dr. Rossetti's research identifies the ways that educators can increase and improve social interaction opportunities between students with and without disabilities as a precursor to friendship development. This approach inherently shifts the focus from the deficits of students with disabilities to the environmental contexts that support all students to participate, interact, and ultimately, to develop friendships with each other. Dr Rossetti discusses how educators can partner with parents and siblings to facilitate friendship opportunities for all students. |
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Session 3
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Leveraging our power as parent advocates in Ontario
Erin Sheldon, M Ed, CEO of Integration Action for Inclusion We discuss how person-centred planning fits into Ontario guidelines for effective, individualized transition planning at all stages of our student’s educational career. Learn new leverage points to achieve the individualized program your student needs. Download:
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AGM
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Integration Action for Inclusion’s Annual General Membership Meeting
Building Our Movement for Inclusion This was a very busy year fo IAI. Our parent movement is growing across Ontario and we are working on new ways of accessing our members and supporting those in need for our expertise. This year we met online to summarize our work to date, our plans for the next year, and how to find new ways to grow our organization. More information about the AGM is coming soon! |
INTEGRATION ACTION FOR INCLUSION
ONTARIO’S VOICE FOR INCLUSION
