The Missouri Independent Living Conference 2006

Surviving and Thriving in a Climate of Change

On June 14 & 15, 2006, RCEP7 hosted the Missouri Independent Living Conference at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia Missouri.

The theme of this year's conference was Surviving and Thriving in a Climate of Change. The opening and closing keynote speeches addressed how State and Federal budget issues are impacting policies and programs that promote the economic and personal independence of all individuals with disabilities. A positive and proactive approach to advocacy and creating opportunities in Missouri was the focus with a special emphasis on the importance of integrating community advocacy and grassroots involvement. Breakout sessions addressed issues related to housing, services, voting, advocacy, history/philosophy, best practices, benefits, etc.... All of our speakers were Missourians working in some capacity to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.

AGENDA

Day 1: June 14, 2006

8:00 -- 9:00 a.m. Hot Breakfast Buffet (Expo)
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
9:15-10:15 a.m. Keynote, The Welfare of the People Shall be Supreme Law
- Jim Dejong, Director, Great Plains ADA/IT
- Transcript of Opening Keynote (Richtext file)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 – 11:45 CONCURRENT SESSIONS I
- Accessible and Affordable HUD Housing
  - Karia Basta (MO Department of Mental Health)
  - PowerPoint File - Accessible and Affordable HUD Housing
    - Text Only Version of Accessible and Affordable HUD Housing
- IL History & Philosophy
  - Rich Blakley (Disabled Citizens Alliance)
  - PowerPoint File - IL History & Philosophy
    - Text Only Version of IL History & Philosophy
- VR Eligibility and Services
  - Dorothy Parks and John Harper (MO Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
  - PowerPoint File - VR in Missouri
    - Text only Version of VR in Missouri
  - Transcript of VR Eligibility Presentation (Richtext file)
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS II
- Missouri Disability Vote Coalition
  - Kathie Kearbey & Eydie Young (ILC of Southeast Missouri), Michelle Bishop (Paraquad), Michelle Krajewski (The Whole Person), Paulette Berry (Disabled Citizens Alliance)
  - PowerPoint File from MO Disability Vote Coalition
    - Text Only version of PowerPoint File
  - Handout: Voter ID Postcard Mailer (PDF file)
  - Transcript of Disability Vote Presentation (Richtext file)
- Communicating Effectively with Legislatures
  - Stephanie White, Tim Azinger & Clayton Porter (MO Statewide Independent Living Council)
  - Handout: Tips for Communicating Effectively with Elected Officials (Word document)
- Transition for Disabled Youth
  - Nancy Pope, Craig Henning & Rick Tedder (Disability Resource Association)
  - Handout - Transitions and Careers (Word document)
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS III
- Medicare Part D
- Discovery of Resources Scenarios and Brainstorming
  - Beverly Stringer, Lesa Jennings, Debbie Pryor, Vickie Revelle, Courtney Zimmerman & Rita Wesbecher (Disabled Citizens Alliance)
  - PowerPoint File - Discovery of Resources
    - Text only version of Discovery of Resources
  - Handout - Discovery of Resources Scenarios
  - Handout - Discovery of Resources Answers
- Best Practices IL Skills Training – Sign Language Instructions to family children who have hearing and speech disabilities
  - David Robinson & Vicki Walker (The Whole Person)
  - Transcript of Sign Language Instruction Presentation (Richtext file)
3:45 – 4:00 Break
4:00- 5:00 CONCURRENT SESSIONS IV
- Working and Benefits
  - Theresa Scherer (Life Center for Independent Living) & LaDonna Williams (Rural Advocates for Independent Living)
  - PowerPoint File on Working & Benefits
    - Text only version of PowerPoint file
  - Handout - Quick Guide to SSA Benefits (Word document)
  - Handout - Missouri BPAO Staff Guide (Word document)
  - Handout - Medicare A & B Premiums for 2006 (Word document)
  - Handout - QMB & SLMB Income Limits for 2006 (Word document)
- Emergency Management
  - Gary Maddox, Southwest Center for Independent Living
  - PowerPoint File - Emergency Preparedness for PWD
    - Text only version of Emergency Preparedness for PWD
- Consumer Directed Services Q &A

Day 2, June 15

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Hot Breakfast Buffet (Expo)
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome
9:15 – 10:15 a.m. PANEL – Advocacy/Innovative Solutions
- Tim Shaw, Executive Director, Bootheel Area Independent Living Services, Kennett
- Theresa Myers, Executive Director, Rural Advocates for Independent Living, Kirksville
- Pat Chambers, Executive Director, On My Own, Nevada
- David Robinson, Executive Director, The Whole Person, Kansas City
- Stephanie Cox, Executive Director, Independent Living Resource Center, Jefferson City
- Craig Henning, Executive Director, Disability Resource Association, Crystal City
- Transcript of Advocacy Panel (Richtext file)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 – Noon. Closing Keynote: Life As We Know It
- Les Wagner, Executive Director, Boone County Family Resourc
- Transcript of Closing Keynote (Richtext file)

Last Updated October 17, 2006

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