IT'S ALMOST HERE!!!
Check out the highlights in store at the 2017 CP of NYS Annual Conference.
October 16, 2017 - CONFERENCE NEWS!
The 57th CP of NYS Annual Conference will be here before you know it! Call our office at (518) 436-0178 to register or click HERE. 
 
We have a lot planned, and a little bit of something for everyone. You will want to see:
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE THROUGH THE LENS OF APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS

David R. Donnelly, PhD, a Licensed Behavior Analyst at the University of Rochester, will discuss the growing awareness among experts that exposure to traumatic events can have a significant impact on individuals, and how this awareness has fostered a growing call for Trauma Informed Care (TIC). This presentation will discuss the concept of trauma from a behavior analytic perspective, and highlight where a behavioral approach can be used to help define, understand, and effectively treat individuals who have experienced trauma.
  
Tuesday, October 31 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.
WHY YOU NEED TO BE A MORE EFFECTIVE AND POWERFUL ADVOCATE

In a fast-paced, interactive session, Adam Stofsky, CEO, LawHub, Inc., will help attendees understand how to be a more effective advocate, for their organization, those they support, family members and themselves. Learn why personal stories are important in delivering powerful arguments and how to be more effective in advocating for people and ideas.
  
Tuesday, October 31 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.
LEGISLATORS OF THE YEAR
SENATOR ROBERT ORTT
The two legislators will be recognized for their leadership and commitment to ensuring that NYS provides the funding and other support necessary to maintain its leadership position in providing support and services for people with disabilities. Learn More 

ASSEMBLYWOMAN AILEEN GUNTHER
The Legislator of the Year Awards will be presented on Monday, October 30, during the Keynote Luncheon at 12:00pm.

For a complete list of Annual Award winners,  click here.
 
NYSED PRESENTS . . .

IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: PRIORITIES, RESOURCES, AND UPDATES

Christopher Suriano, Assistant Commissioner, New York State Education Department, will provide an overview of the priority focus areas of the Office of Special Education and the alignment of resources to support schools and programs in serving students with disabilities. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about policy updates and discuss topics of interest from the field.
  
Tuesday, October 31 from 1:45 to 3:00 p.m.
TUESDAY EVENING . . .

Tuesday Evening is a time to honor some of your friends and colleagues from Affiliates across the state at the Staff Recognition Dinner. Following the dinner thanking and highlighting more than 60 staff from Long Island to Canton, from the Southern Tier and the Niagara Frontier, the Audiostars will be waiting in the Saratoga Ballroom to help you get in the mood to kick off your shoes and dance, dance, dance!
 
Come and support your colleagues on Tuesday, October 31,  
starting at 5:00 and end your night having fun  
listening to the Audiostars!
 
BEFORE YOU GO . . .
The Wednesday Morning Session has become a time to highlight interesting and innovative things happening in Affiliates around the state. This year will focus on programs promoting Community Integration. Professionals from AccessCNY, CP Ulster and Aspire of WNY will discuss programs they have developed that are seeing wonderful results. Join us Wednesday morning for breakfast and an interesting discussion about successful programs you can replicate in your community.
 
Wednesday, November 1
CP AFFILIATE PROGRAM MODELS: TAKING COMMUNITY INTEGRATION FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY
8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
 
DON'T FORGET . . .
REGISTRATION
It's not too late to attend the CP of NYS Annual Conference!  Call us at (518) 436-0178 to register, or click HERE. 


PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Check our CONFERENCE WEB PAGE regularly and watch your email each week for more news and complete program information about the 57th CP of NYS Annual Conference.
 
 
CASE MANAGEMENT TO CARE MANAGEMENT TRAINING 
Recently added to the program, we are offering an all-day Case Management to Care Management Training Session on Monday, October 30. Click HERE to find out more information and to register.  Seating is limited - register soon!