Cover page: People First of Missouri Welcomes you to 2017 Conference: Spring into Action 2017 Statewide Self-advocacy conference, April 21-23, 2017, Tan-Tar-A Resort, Osage Beach, Missouri Graphic: Conference logo Table of Contents Welcome/Our Speakers page 4 Agenda 5 Breakout sessions 6-8 Notes 9 Sponsors 10-17 Advertising 18 Map of Conference Locations 19 Acknowledgements 20 Page 4 Welcome / Our Speakers Welcome to the People First of Missouri 2017 Conference: Spring into Action We’re glad you’re here. At this conference, we’re going to learn a lot and have tons of fun, too. But before we start, what is People First? People First of Missouri is a self-advocacy organization that was formed by, is run by, and exists for people with developmental disabilities in the state of Missouri. Our membership consists of local affiliated chapters. Right now, we have over 20 local self-advocacy groups all over the state. People First of Missouri is a non-profit organization that promotes equality for people with disabilities so they can live the life they want in the community. How do we do this? • We teach and empower people to understand their rights and responsibilities and to speak up for themselves (self-advocacy). • We stand up for one another to help people live the life they want with the supports they need (advocacy for one another). • We advocate for community services that allow people to have choices and control over their supports and lives (advocacy at the systems level). • We work to create change in communities to ensure opportunity and full, meaningful participation for all people (advocacy within the community). People First helps people with disabilities to learn and grow as people and gain the confidence to set goals in their lives and to work to accomplish those goals. Our Speakers Julie Petty Keynote Speaker A long-time leader in the national self-advocacy movement, Julie is the founder of People First of Arkansas, and was President of Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) from 2006-2008. She has served on boards and advisory councils related to disability policy, and co-developed a training curriculum for self-advocates. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Chuck Graham Featured Speaker Chuck is the Associate Director of the Great Plains ADA Center at University of Missouri-Columbia, which provides technical assistance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. He previously served for four years as a Missouri state Senator and eight years in the Missouri House of Representatives. Christopher Worth Endnote Speaker Chris is an activist, community organizer, self-advocate, and team manager at Paraquad. Before that, he worked as a lead organizer for the Enable Project, which focused on improving the social, political, and economic landscape for people with disabilities in Appalachia. Chris also spent 15 years working as a volunteer activist organizer in the environmental movement. Page 5 Agenda Friday, April 21 5:00 pm Registration - Grand Ballroom Foyer 7:00 pm Welcome Reception - Salon C 7:30 pm Networking - Salon C 8:00 pm Dance and Karaoke - Salon C Saturday, April 22 8:00 am Breakfast - Salon C 9:00 am Registration - Grand Ballroom Foyer 9:30 am Welcome and Flag Ceremony - Salon C 10:00 am Keynote Speaker - Julie Petty followed by Heartland Self-Advocacy Resource Network Panel 12:00 pm Lunch on your own - Tan-Tar-A property 1:15 pm Featured Speaker - Chuck Graham 2:15 pm Breakout Sessions A-E - Rooms 60-64 3:30 pm Break 3:45 pm Breakout Sessions F-J - Rooms 60-64 5:00 pm Break 6:30 pm Dinner and Award Ceremony - Windgate Hall (level 5) 8:15 pm Dance - Parasol I & II (level 7) Sunday, April 23 9:00 am Breakout Sessions K-O - Rooms 60-64 10:30 am Brunch and Keynote Speakers - Christopher Worth - Salon C 12:30 pm Closing Ceremony and Door Prizes Be sure to visit the Conference Exhibitors in Salon C! Pages 6, 7, and 8 - Breakout Sessions Breakout Session 1 Saturday 2:15 pm A. Charting the Course to Your Good Life Room 60 Rachel Hiles and David Forbes Come talk about your vision for a good life and what you are doing to achieve it. By attending this interactive breakout session, you will begin building your LifeCourse Portfolio that you can use to tell others about what is important to you. B. PFMO Chapters in Action, Past and Present 61 Jeff Johnson, Jason Mize, and Katie Kinder Hear leaders from People First of Boone County provide background information on the history of the self-advocacy movement and the formation of its local chapter. Officers of the group will share the different ways in which the chapter participates actively in the self-advocacy movement. C. Victimization: The Signs and What to Do 62 Ed Thomas, Rusty Warnock, and Myrna Blaine Increase your awareness of the problem and prevalence of victimization of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Make a difference in this issue by learning about the Victimization Campaign and how to report a problem you experience or hear of through others. D. Anyone Can Lead...That Means YOU! 63 Brad Linnenkamp and Stephanie Sanford Leadership is not a position but an activity that we all can engage in. Learning new skills and how to use them will help self-advocates lead in their communities. Join us to explore new ways to look at old problems. These presenters have traveled from Kansas to share their leadership knowledge! E. Who’s in Charge? Self-Directed Supports 64 Happy Garcia and Tonda Lain Self-Directed Supports are for people who want to take charge and arrange supports to live the good life of their choice. Come listen and learn from someone who has taken on the challenge to make a change in their life by using creative supports to build a life based on individual needs. Breakout Session 2 Saturday 3:45 pm F. Defend Yourself, Part I Room 60 Roger Crome and Amy Plumlee The 1Touch Project’s system of self-defense is the first fully accessible self-defense program designed specifically with people with disabilities in mind. Vulnerability is a perception, not a reality. We will walk you through the basics to begin to unlock your true power. With these strategies, you need no martial arts background and very little strength. Come join us and begin your journey to unlocking the strong, confident person you know you can be. This is a two-part breakout session. Participants must attend Part 1 in order to be able to attend Part 2. No exceptions. G. How to Run Great Meetings 61 Abria Edwards and Roshanda Bowens Learn some tips on running your own People First chapter meetings followed by a group discussion. We will talk about what we are doing well in our meetings now, and how we can use pieces of the workshop to help improve our meetings. H. Map Your Money Using the LifeCourse Star 62 Georgia Mueller and Candace Cunningham In this session, we will explore how the LifeCourse Integrated Supports Star works to help you solve problems. For an applied example, we will show how to maximize your financial resources by using this tool. The Star provides a way to have more productive conversations about what makes your life a Good Life. I. Meet the New Project STIR 63 Kyla Mundwiller and David Forbes Come learn about the newly updated Project STIR (Steps Towards Independence and Responsibility) peer to peer training for advocates. Updates include: new rights information, updated tools and graphics, information about setting and achieving goals, and LifeCourse Tools. J. Disability Rights - Take Action 64 Chris Worth and Derek Wetherell This session will look at how to build community power through organizing by exploring the differences between advocacy and organizing, looking at an organizing case study, and learning the initial tools you need to begin building organizing power in your community. Breakout Session 3 Sunday 9 am K. LifeCourse Tools for Advocacy: Reach for the Star Room 60 Rachel Hiles and David Forbes This session will help you learn how to problem-solve so you can reach for the stars and achieve your vision. You will learn how to use the LifeCourse Integrated Supports star to solve day-to-day problems or to help you achieve your life goals. L. Spread the Movement: Building People First Chapters 61 Kellie Ellerbusch, Hope Frey, and Sherry Stansberry This training will help people learn how to build a stronger statewide self-advocacy organization, especially encouraging new chapters to form, and supporting them to get started. This group of presenters has traveled from Nebraska to share their ideas for success - what’s actually worked as they rebuilt People First of Nebraska - with us! M. On Our Own: Self-Advocates Living Independently 62 Kelly Ray and John Burriss What does it take to live successfully in the community? This presentation will focus on how self-advocates from different backgrounds and facing different barriers are living in the community today. Presenters will bring their practical experience and wisdom to share with you. Learn where to go to get the services and supports you need, how to find an affordable place to live, and take control of your own money and life. N. Defend Yourself: Part 2 63 Roger Crome and Amy Plumlee Come ready to be active in Part 2. We will be practicing the 1Touch Project moves and skills introduced in Part 1. Unlock your personal self-defense power and self-confidence with these strategies. Must have participated in Defend Yourself: Part 1 (breakout session 2) in order to safely practice the physical skills involved in this session. No exceptions. O. Reaching Youth Today: The Next Wave 64 Daniel Mellenthin In the modern era, many established professionals struggle with how to best support (while still staying out of the way of) the next generation of disability advocates. This panel of passionate young advocates will highlight effective strategies to utilize technology, address pressing needs, and uplift the Disability Movement of the future. My Notes - space for attendees to take their own notes Sponsor - Platinum Plus - Missouri Department of Mental Health Division of Developmental Disabilities Sponsor - Platinum Plus - UMKC Institute for Human Development Sponsor - Platinum Plus - Missouri Developmental Disabilties Council Sponsor - Platinum - Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services Sponsor - Platinum - Family Advocacy and Community Training Sponsor - Platinum - Pyramid Home Health Services Sponsor - Gold - Willows Way Sponsor - Silver - Salvatore Foundation Sponsor - Bronze - Wood and Huston Bank Sponsor - Bronze - People First of Pike County, in memory of Jessica Duke Advertising - Sisters Supportive Living Map of Conference Locations Saturday night dinner and award ceremony will be held in Windgate Hall on 5th Level. Locations in yellow will be used during the conference. Please see the Agenda on page 3 for a listing of large group locations by event and breakout room listings on pages 6-8. For a map of resort grounds, please speak with the hotel front desk. PFMO Thanks Our Platinum and Platinum Plus Sponsors Special thanks to all the members of the conference planning committee, members, and advisors, for making this conference great!