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The Summit is TPI’s signature event that brings together current research and community partners to highlight best practices that improve the lives of people with disabilities by supporting inclusivity for all. The presentations during the Summit will appeal to self-advocates, families, educators, teacher education faculty, medical professionals, and service providers.
Presenters: Arturo Cazares, Regional Center of Orange County; Kristin Brooks, Supporting Inclusive Practices; Megan Bomgaars, Self-Advocate; Kris Bomgaars, Parent and Former Teacher.
An expert panel presented closing thoughts and answered questions from attendees during the 2021 Summit on DisAbility and Inclusion on August, 11, 2021.
Megan, a well-known self-advocate with Down Syndrome, presented the keynote address “Don’t Limit Me” to open the 2021 Summit on DisAbility and Inclusion. Megan is an artist, entrepreneur, published author, college student, and lead on the critically acclaimed show Born this Way on A&E.
Person Driven Planning – A Person-Centered Approach to Transition Planning.
This training video is a collaborative effort between the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability at Chapman University and The El Dorado Charter SELPA, made possible through a state grant provided by the California Department of Education’s Public Charter Schools Grant Program. Specifically, it falls under the Regional Technical Assistance and Coaching Sub-grant for the year 2023. You can find information about the RTAC grant on the California Department of Education website..
Presenters: Richard Rosenberg, Ph.D. and Linda O’Neal, M.A.
The workshop covers agencies, mobility, education, recreation, work, and home life in Person Driven Planning.
Event Padlet (Information organized into sections such as slide deck, event flyer, conservatorship resources, brochures, websites): tpi.padlet.org/agomez270/ccap8zqk3xv652ba
November 17, 2021.
This video provides information on how to electronically submit your wages to the Social Security Administration (SSA) through the Telephone Wage Reporting system, Mobile Wage Reporting application, and online using the mySocialSecurity portal. Users that are interested in utilizing any of the options mentioned in the video should contact SSA for more information.
Expert: Scarlett Von Thenen: Manager SCDD Orange County Office, State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) January 5, 2023
Starring Pearce Joza and Alyssa Jirrels. Desperate to feel ‘normal’, Under the Lights is the award-winning story of a boy with epilepsy who goes to prom knowing that the lights will make him have a seizure.
Visit the Website:
www.underthelightsfilm.com
Presenters: Richard Rosenberg, Ph.D. and Linda O’Neal, M.A.
May 26, 2022.
TPI is partnering with Regional Center of Orange County, Disability Rights California, and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities for a panel presentation that will discuss several viewpoints regarding conservatorship and alternatives. There will be time at the end of the presentation for the panelists to answer questions from the attendees.
Event Padlet (Information organized into sections such as slide deck, event flyer, conservatorship resources, brochures, websites): tpi.padlet.org/agomez270/5pdccjz1kqo5nilw
October 19, 2021.
Transition Services breakout session from the 2021 Summit on DisAbility and Inclusion on August 11, 2021.
November 16, 2022
Presenters: Arturo Cazares, Director Community Services, Regional Center of Orange County Carlos Fonseca, Employment & Day Services Coordinator, RCOC Anita Kwon, Employment & Day Services Coordinator, RCOC
Also…Meet Persons Served by RCOC Who Have Achieved Success on the Job
February 2, 2023
Expert: Chrissy Gascon: Interim Dean Adult Education Programs, Santiago Canyon College
Google Drive: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OkbaGDyEVb9lf7PTqbUb0chwtLog9NGA?u
November 3, 2022
Experts: Kathi Millett, Program Director, Goodwill of Orange County
Diana Nevarez, Program Manager, Project SEARCH, Goodwill of Orange CountyTransition.
November 17, 2022
Expert: Cathy Furukawa, Self-Determination Program Coordinator, Regional Center of Orange County
January 19, 2023
Experts: April Fante – DSS Program Manager, NOCE
Kim Thompson – DSS Counselor, NOCE