Each day will run from 8:00am – 4:00pm.
DAY 1: Thursday, October 10, 2024
| Time | Ball Room | Meeting Room 1 | Meeting Room 2 | Meeting Room 3 | Meeting Room 4 |
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| 8:00 – 8:45 | Registration & Networking | ||||
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Opening & Welcome | ||||
| 9:15 – 10:15 | Keynote Address: Dr. Miriam Kirmayer - Bridge The Connection Divide: Create Connections That Count | ||||
| 10:30 – 11:45 | Busy is the New Stupid Jen DeWare | The DSP Fellowship Sue Hutton | Introduction to Social Role Valorization Bill Forman | Keeping Safe Online Cst. Hugh Panelas |
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| 11:45 – 1:00 | Luncheon: Dr. Brenda Smith Myles – Lightbulb Moments |
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| 1:00 – 2:00 | The Power of Human Connection – Fireside Chat Dr. Miriam Kirmayer | Reducing Barriers to Working at a Federal Election Teague O’Meara / Jessica Burylo, Elections Canada | The Other Wet Floor, Part 1 J.D. Gilmour | Empowering Voices – Addressing Coercive Control, Part 1 Jill Stewart & Lori Gard, Your Life Design |
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| 2:00 – 2:20 | Mid-Afternoon Networking Break | ||||
| 2:20 – 3:20 | Simple Strategies That Work: Creating Life Success for Autistic Students Dr. Brenda Smith Myles | Impact: Transitioning Youth with Disabilities Employment Project - Janice Barr / Dan Collins, BCEC | The Other Wet Floor, Part 2 J.D. Gilmour | Empowering Voices – Addressing Coercive Control, Part 2 Jill Stewart & Lori Gard, Your Life Design |
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| 3:30 – 4:30 | Afternoon Keynote Address: Scott Morrison – To The Max | ||||
| 6:30 – 8:30 | Kitchen Party | ||||
DAY 2: Friday, October 11, 2024
| Time | Ball Room | Meeting Room 1 | Meeting Room 2 | Meeting Room 3 | Meeting Room 4 |
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| 8:00 – 9:00 | Registration & Networking | ||||
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Opening & Welcome | ||||
| 9:15 – 10:15 | Keynote Address: Pierre Battah – Bringing Your Humanity to Work | ||||
| 10:30 – 11:45 | Readiness-Healthy Sexual Relations Rachael Wallace / Allie Carroll | Meltdowns in Autistic Individuals Dr. Brenda Smith Myles | A Penny for Your Thoughts J.D. Gilmour | BC Experience Janice Barr / Dan Collins |
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| 11:45 – 1:15 | Luncheon – Awards & Showcase | ||||
| 1:15 - 2:30 | How to Benefit from Change in the Workplace Pierre Battah | Practical Strategies to Support Navigating Life and Its Transitions Dr. Brenda Smith Myles | Intro to Social Role Valorization Bill Forman | Strategies / Tools for Mindfulness GWBI |
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| 2:30 – 2:45 | Mid-Afternoon Networking Break | ||||
| 2:45 – 3:30 | Closing Plenary: Darcy Campbell – Family Feud / Trivia | ||||