Inspiring Innovation: With Adversity Comes Opportunity
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National Convention Schedule
TIONAL C
TARGET AUDIENCE LEGEND: C = CHAPTER LEADER SA = SELF-ADVOCATE F = FAMILY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
abilities, his message of achievement and
Entrepreneurial Models in
inclusion will resonate with convention at-
tendees. Mr. Graham will then participate
Transition Programs
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in a panel discussion with other siblings,
Room 302 - (C, F)
ONVENTION SCHEDULE -
Convention Registration
giving their perspective on what it means
Presenters: Ms. Sharron Stephenson,
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom Foyer
to be a sibling to someone with intellectual
Transition/Post School Outcomes Education
and/or developmental disabilities at vari-
Specialist, Education Service Center 12; and
ous stages of life.
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.*
Ms. Peggy Cosner, Executive Director, Heart
of Central Texas Independent Living Center
Delegate Credentialing
Awards Presentation: The Arc’s President’s
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom Foyer
Award - The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy
This collaborative effort began as a small
*Credentialing will close during the Opening
(given posthumously)
business venture on a high school campus
Plenary Session.
for individuals with significant disabilities
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
to enter the world of work and participate
in their communities. The program has
9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.* Exhibit Hall Refreshment
now grown through the use of partnerships
The Arc’s Exhibit Hall Break
that connect individuals with professionals
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom BC Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom BC
to assist them in such areas as education,
*The hall will close from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30
employment, advocacy, independent living,
p.m.
Sponsored by waiver programs, transportation and com-
munity participation.
• Wii Tournament
• Cyber Cafe
Tips for Activating a Self-
THURSDA
• Red Carpet Lounge
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Advocate Movement
• Pathways to Opportunities (our exhibit
Breakout Sessions
Room 303 – (C, SA)
hall game)
Presenters: Ms. Jerisa Chiumbu-Maseko,
Training & Technical Assistant Specialist,
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Arc of New Jersey; and Ms. Barbara
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Business Session Orientation Coppens, President, NJ Statewide Self
Room 306 & 307
Advocacy Network
MetLife Logo here?
This interactive presentation aims to ad-
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
dress the goals of self-advocacy and inclu-
Welcome & Opening Plenary
sion within society. Participants will receive
Session
a toolkit to use in navigating through the
process of activating a sustainable self-
Spirit of Pittsburgh Ballroom A
Paving the Path: Futures
advocacy movement within their local
Planning & Asset Development
communities.
Inspired by My Siblings for Siblings & Family Members
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Stedman Graham, Room 301 - (C, F, SA) Post-Secondary Options for
Chairman & CEO, S. Graham & Associates
Students with ID/DD
(SGA)
Presenters: Ms. Therese M. Varnet, M.S.W.,
J.D., Spain, Spain & Varnet, PC; and Mr.
Room 304 – (C, F, SA)
Moderator: Ms. Nancy Stampahar, Silver Brian Finn, MetLife
Presenters: Ms. Cheryl Sewell, Education
Lining Solutions
Where will your child live? What vocational,
Advocate, The Arc of Fort Bend County; and
Panelists: Mr. Stedman Graham; Mr. Tim recreational and health care supports
Ms. Kandace Nasis, Wharton County Junior
Nelson; Ms. Wendy Rosanova; and Ms. Nancy will s/he need? These questions will be
College
Webster discussed, as well as information on how
The Wharton County (TX) Junior College
to tap into community funding sources to
Entrepreneur, best-selling author and
SUCCESS Program is uniquely designed to
improve housing and residential options
premier motivational speaker Stedman
meet the needs of motivated individuals
for people with intellectual and develop-
Graham will kick off The Arc’s National
with developmental disabilities who wish
mental disabilities. Presenters will discuss
Convention as this year’s keynote speaker.
to further their education and job skills be-
the financial and legal steps families need
Mr. Graham is a successful business leader,
yond the high school level. The goal of this
to take to maximize their loved ones’ future
educator and inspirational speaker, and will
innovative program is to provide students
options.
share his outlook on how people with dis-
with workforce training skills, as well as en-
abilities are affected in this economy. As a
rich their learning and personal experienc-
sibling to two brothers with intellectual dis-
es in a campus environment. Participants
will hear about the history of the program,
the barriers to success and the successes
achieved since the program’s inception.
THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES - 2009 NATIONAL CONVENTION - PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
TARGET AUDIENCE LEGEND: C = CHAPTER LEADER SA = SELF-ADVOCATE F = FAMILY
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