The Arc of Kentucky’s 2015 Annual Conference and Jefferson & Simpson Co. Parent Resource Centers Regional Conference “Great Expectations” Best Practices for People with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities March 19-20, 2015 Crowne Plaza Hotel, 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY We are looking for success stories! WE NEED YOU (self-advocates/families/friends/teachers/groups/agencies) to share information about how people who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities are living lives that reflect the values of inclusive communities and quality lives. Stories can be about any area of life including but not limited to: Inclusive schooling Employment/Self-employment Volunteer work Recreation/leisure Pursuing Hobbies Attending College Community involvement Church/Faith community Advocating for Change Living more independently Home Ownership Fulfilling a Dream The poster session is a forum for sharing how things can be done-no matter how difficult –and a place to network with other conference participants who are interested in finding out more. People can use posters, videos/DVDs, samples, anything that will help tell the success story and give others some ideas on how to get started or how to avoid pitfalls. (You will need to bring your own equipment –laptop, dvd player, etc.). We will provide a table, two chairs and an electrical outlet (if needed) Because this is a conference session designed for sharing information we ask that you do not sell anything. People who have their own business are welcome to hand out cards and other information about their business. If you would like to sell at this conference you can register as an exhibitor or participate in the Self-Advocates Market Place. Please contact the Arc for more information. This conference session is scheduled for 4:15 – 5:30 pm. on Thursday, March 19, 2015. WE CAN’T PROVIDE transportation, hotel accommodations or any other expenses. We can direct you to some possible sources for those costs. Please fill out the attached form by January 15, 2015 and mail or email it to The Arc of Kentucky, Attention: Conference Committee, 706 Main Street - Suite A, Frankfort KY 40601. E-mail Address: [email protected]. Questions? Phone: 1(502)875-5225 or 1(800)281-1272; Fax: (502) 875-5226. APPLICATION The Arc of Kentucky’s 2015 Annual Conference and Jefferson and Simpson Co. Parent Resource Centers Regional Conference March 19-20, 2015 Name(s) of People At Your Table_____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Address :________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Phone number/s where you are most likely to be reached – include area code(s) work _____________home ________________or cell ______________________. Email:__________________________________________________________________ Title:_________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Description: Please limit your story to one-two pages. The proposal title, description, and content should use “people first” language and reflect the values of inclusive communities and quality lives. (Note: A description of your session will be printed in the Conference Program). The poster should reflect the participation of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in inclusive contexts (e.g. community living and access; inclusive general education classes) or efforts to transfer the engagement of individuals with disabilities to inclusive contexts (e.g. movement from congregate living situations to privately owned homes).