7 hours
Avion on the Water
Starting at USD 30
Fri, 26 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 am to 03:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
Avion on the Water
2177 W Western Reserve Rd, Canfield, United States
The Arc of Ohio Northeast Branch 13th Annual Family Advocacy Conference
April 26, 2024As we continue to build on the accomplishments of our previous conferences, this year’s conference continues with its goal to provide parents, siblings and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities current information in areas that affect those with special needs.
Parents, families, and caregivers, will become more informed and prepared in decision-making and planning for the future. The world of special needs is an ever changing, winding journey of joys and tears, and The Arc is here to provide as much support and information as possible.
Counselors, Social Workers, DD staff and other professionals will gain a better understanding of Waiver Updates, Participant Goods and Services/Self Directed Transportation, Caregiver Rule and how to better utilize this information when working with individuals with special needs and their families.
**The Arc of Ohio Northeast Branch would like to thank the following sponsors whose generosity helped make this event possible**
Event Sponsor
The Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Gold Sponsors
The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities
The Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Agenda
8a.m. – 8:45a.m.
Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:45a.m. – 9:00a.m.
Welcome
9:00a.m. – 10:00a.m.
What’s New in HCBS DD Waivers 2024
Nyoka Craddolph
Policy Administrator
Medicaid Development and Administration
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
10:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Participant Directed Goods/Services and Self Directed Transportation
Gary Tonks
President/Chief Executive Officer
David Lewis
Executive Vice President
The Arc of Ohio
11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
“Resiliency”
Karen Vadino
Motivational Speaker
12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m.
Buffet Lunch
1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.
DODD Updates and Changes
Lindsay Nash
Assistant Director
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
2:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.
Caregiver Rule
Jesse Wyatt
Bureau Chief
Long Term Services and Supports
Ohio Department of Medicaid
3:00p.m. Evaluations and Adjourn
Registration Information
Counselors and Social Workers: This program is co-sponsored by Comprehensive Psychiatry Group, Inc. and approved by the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board, Marriage and Family Therapist Board for 5 Contact Hours. Comprehensive Psychiatry Group, Inc. is approved to provide counselor and social worker continuing education credits. (RSC051103)
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities has approved the program for 5 CPE’s
**Professionals seeking CEU’s:
Successful completion of this program includes attendance at the entire event and submission of a completed evaluation form.**
**Certificates will be distributed at the end of the conference.**
Families, Parents/Caregivers, Siblings:
$30.00 per person
Counselors, Social Workers, DD staff,
Other Professionals:
$55.00 per person
Vendors:
$55.00 per person per table
Includes 6ft. skirted table and meals
Please complete the registration form and send along with non-refundable payment (can accept check, cash, or money order) payable to:
The Arc of Ohio Northeast Branch
3040 Center Rd. (Rt. 224)
Poland, Ohio 44514
(330) 707-1134
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Tickets for The Arc of Ohio Northeast Branch 14th Annual Family Advocacy Conference can be booked here.
Ticket type | Ticket price |
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Parents/Families/Person w/disability | 30 USD |
Professionals | 60 USD |
Vendors | 60 USD |