SFASA Annual Conference: Saturday, November 17, 2018
An intensive day of learning featuring more than 50 speakers, including mainstage panels:
KEYNOTE PANEL Living in Community: Leading voices from around the country discuss residential options designed specifically to enrich the lives of adults with DDs. Jim Whittaker, Arc of Jacksonville, FL, Ashley Kim, Elevare Community, moderator, James Stacey and Scott McAvoy, Marbridge, TX, Krista Mason, Benjamin’s Hope, MI, Aaron Vorell, Casa de Amma, CA, Richard Neal, Camphill Village, NY
Bay Area Regional Center Directors Forum. Javier Zaldivar, SARC, Eric Zigman, GGRC, Lisa Kleinbub, RCEB, Gabriel Rogan, NBRC
Flash Talks on Enriching Our Community. Olenka Villarreal and Jill Asher with a Magical Bridge update, Lawrence Fung on Stanford’s neurodiversity initiative, the Wall Lab on GapMap, Monkey Tail Ranch on service dogs for autism, leaders of California Siblings Network, Kate Movius, LA Found, on wandering and elopement
Housing Options for Adults with Challenging Behaviors, with Jeff Darling, SARC, Heidi Morgan, PhD, BCBA-D, Doug Pascover, Imagine SLS, Krista Mason, Benjamin's Hope, and a rep from DDS Innovations in Employment for Adults with Autism/DDs, with David Grady, SCDD, Katherine Sanders, SARC, Gina Ireland, Extraordinary Ventures, Andy Aczel, Specialists Guild, Jim Whitaker, Arc of Jacksonville, and Anna Wang, FCSN Plus dozens of lectures and breakouts, including:  Michael Policar, MD
Gynecology, birth control and hormonal medications for women with autism/DDs. Michael Policar, MD, UCSF
Transition and Services for Non Regional Center Clients. Jan Johnston-Tyler, EvoLibri, with additional information from Meg Fields, Aspen Network, Pilar Page, CIP, and Andy Aczel, Specialist Guild  Lorna Drope, JD
Legal and financial planning: Estate planning, special needs trusts, financial planning, ABLE accounts, conservatorships, and SSI, featuring talks by Lorna Drope, Jon Elfin, Kevin Urbatsch, and Ken Prodger
Benefits and obstacles for accessory dwelling units, group homes, and supported living models, with Jan Stokley, Dana Hooper, Jeff Darling, and others Spanish language sessions on transition topics. Chaired by Martha Johanson  Lawrence Fung, MD, PhD
Closing the cannabis gap: Epidiolex and cannabidiol. Chaired by Lawrence Fung, MD, PhD, Stanford
Accessory Dwelling Units: Emerging option for adults with autism. Chaired by Jan Stokley, Housing Choices Mindfulness skills for parents. Linda Lotspeich, MD, Stanford Person-centered planning, and more than 20 other sessions… Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest announcements! 
Free parking is available off Welch Road, in the lot between Oak and Campus Drive. Please allow 10 minutes to walk to the LKS building. Signs will help lead you there. Registration will be on the first floor of LKS. The main conference hall, Berg Hall, is located on the second floor.
SFASA Conference Code of Conduct
SFASA is dedicated to providing a peaceful and harassment-free conference for everyone. Participants should be respectful of each other; please ensure your interactions make other attendees feel safe, respected and valued in an environment focused on learning and networking. Please set your cell phone to vibrate or silent mode during sessions. Please do not carry on private conversations during educational sessions. Please keep all debate professional and mature. If a participant is creating a situation that is not conducive to learning, SFASA reserves the right to ask any person causing a disturbance to exit the conference. Please make the most of your time at our event, taking advantage of every opportunity to network and learn. Please avail yourselves of the many supplemental materials provided by SFASA on the website and of the conference videos available following our event. (Adapted from Autism Society of America annual conference) Disclaimer This program was created by volunteers of Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area (SFASA) in an effort to provide general information to the community. SFASA makes no representations or warranties in relation to this conference, document or the information and materials referenced in this conference or document. SFASA does not warrant that the information in this document is complete, true, accurate or non-misleading. Nothing in this document constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind. If you require advice in relation to any legal, financial, medical or any other matter you should consult an appropriate professional. SFASA and cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. Individuals must use independent judgment and assume personal responsibility for what they do with the information provided. Inclusion of any organization or individual does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval. Options Policy SFASA subscribes to the Autism Society of America’s Options Policy which promotes the active and informed involvement of family members and the individual with autism in the planning of individualized, appropriate services and supports. Each family and individual with autism should have the right to learn about and then select, the options that they feel are most appropriate for the individual with autism. Learn more at: http://www.autism-society.org/about-the-autism-society/guiding-principles/options-policy/. |
EVENT DETAILS
What: SFASA's annual all-day conferences are aimed at the informational needs of parents, caregivers and professionals who have responsibility to support and help make plans for teens and adults with autism or related developmental disabilities. Featuring more than 50 speakers and 400+ attendees. When: Saturday, November 17, 2018, 8am-5pm Where: The event takes place at the beautiful, state-of-the-art Li Ka Shing Center, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford University, near the Medical Center. Please note that parking is located about 10 minutes from the Center, in lot L18 off Welch Road (parking is free at Stanford on Saturdays). Handicap spots are available in front of LKS, off Campus Drive. Registrants will receive detailed information before the event. What's the conference like? Mainstage sessions in the large conference room, with 30+ breakouts in the classrooms and lecture halls within the building. The day is packed with information, and also features information tables hosted by sponsors. Coffee and bag lunch are provided for full-day ticket holders. For archives of past conferences see here. Will it be taped? The mainstage sessions will be recorded and available for viewing following the event. Will it be livestreamed? Mainstage sessions will be livestreamed via our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AutismSocietySanFranciscoBayArea/ (Spanish translation call-in number will be posted) Is Spanish translation available? Yes, Spanish translation for mainstage presentations will be available at the event. Cost? Full-day tickets (8am-5pm) are $75 and include coffee and lunch; Afternoon passes (1-5pm) are $35 and include coffee. No ticket sales at the door, pre-registration is required. Will it sell out? All four of our past SFASA conferences have sold out. Please don't wait until the last minute. What time should I arrive? If you registered for the full day please arrive between 8 and 8.15am. If you registered for the afternoon pass, please arrive at 1pm. Either way, please allow 10 minutes to park and walk from the lot to the LKS building. See the map at our official event page here. What should I bring? An ID for registration, paper and pen to take notes, a phone (and charger) for Spanish translation if needed, water bottle, and a tote bag for papers. If you'd like to purchase any SFASA logo items, bring some cash (about $3-$10 each). Travel: Regrets but SFASA does not provide advice regarding hotels or travel. Can I volunteer? Yes! The conference is a labor-of-love volunteer-run event and we always appreciate help. Duties include still photography, time keeping, breakout room assistance, sponsorship calls, and more. Just email us at info@sfautismsociety.org. Can I sponsor? Of course. See the sponsorship page. Are scholarships available? A limited number of scholarships are available for the full day of afternoon. Please email info@sfautismsociety.org if a financial hardship prevents you from attending the conference. Some regional centers will cover your ticket price. Please inquire with your service coordinator. Comments or questions? Please email us at info@sfautismsociety.org. NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR. NO WALK-IN REGISTRATION. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. 2018 Sponsors |
Archives: SFASA's 2017 Conference
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Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Stanford University
SFASA's annual day-long conference focused on planning for the support for Bay Area adults with autism and related developmental disabilities. We had more than 40 presenters and 475 registrants. Our conferences are aimed at parents and professionals who have responsibilities to support and help make plans for adults with autism. Links and videos are below.
Archives: SFASA 2017 Materials • Conference Program (16-page PDF) • Conference background materials • Autism/DD Adulthood Checklist (4-page PDF). Your to-do's in one place. Checklist en español 
Archives: SFASA 2017 Mainstage Videos
Archives: SFASA 2017—Other Links Lecture Hall Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Archives: SFASA 2017 mainstage and lecture speakers Thinking Big: Housing Innovations Across the Country 
Denise Resnik First Place, Phoenix
Christopher Manente Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services, NJ Mark Roth Luna Azul, Phoenix Jerry Horton Point Rider Foundation, Elgin, TX Jillian Copeland Main Street, Rockville, MD Michaela Connery, moderator _________________________________________________________________________________ Around the Bay: Model-by-Model Housing Overview 
Dana Hooper, Life Services Alternatives Licensed residential homes
Jill Escher, Claradon Properties, LLC Private landlord model / Section 8 Anna Wang, Peralta Apartments Family LLC model Jan Stokley, Housing Choices Coalition Set-asides in new developments Carol Berg, City of Santa Cruz Accessory dwelling units Ashley Kim, Elevare Community Nonprofit development for special needs Michaela Connery, moderator _________________________________________________________________________________ #AutismMomsLivesMatter
Feda Almaliti, autism advocate
Visionaries Award
Honoring a long-time member of our community, by conference co-chairs
_________________________________________________________________________________ Afternoon Sessions Mainstage: Maximizing Public and Private Resources, from IPPs to ABLE 
Jim Huyck, Huyck Consulting Issues in developing and implementing IPPs
Steve Dale, Law Office of Stephen Dale Maximizing ABLE and SSI Carrie Fisher Stone, CalABLE CalABLE Karen Park, Bernstein Ways to fund a special needs trust Plus optional breakout sessions on housing, social opportunities, financial planning, and more, including: Lecture Hall: Expanding Social Opportunities for Young Adults 
Tara Glavin, BCBA, Vanessa Hus Bal, PhD, Whitney Ence, PhD, BCBA, UCSF
_________________________________________________________________________________ Mainstage: Update on Employment Across the Spectrum 
Michael Bernick, author, The Autism Job Club State policy update
Denise Bradley, Harambee Community Services Community-based employment programs and outlook Jan Johnston-Tyler, EvoLibri Competitive employment programs and outlook Rowan Timmermann, young man on the autism spectrum Perspectives from a job seeker Lecture Hall: Private funding and protecting assets of your special needs child 
Jon Elfin, Sagemark Consulting
Breakout rooms (schedule similar to breakouts above) _________________________________________________________________________________ Mainstage: Hot Topics in Health 
Deb Karhson, PhD, Lawrence Fung, MD, PhD, Stanford Cannabis in the treatment of autism: Are we ready?
Nikko Da Paz, PhD, UCSF Is stress your super power? Lecture Hall: Housing Q&A Mega-Session 
Featuring many of the following (exact list TBA):
Christopher Manente, Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services, NJ Mark Roth, Luna Azul, Phoenix Jerry Horton, Point Rider Foundation, Elgin, TX Dana Hooper, Life Services Alternatives Anna Wang, Peralta Apartments Jan Stokley, Housing Choices Coalition Carol Berg, City of Santa Cruz Barry Benda, Brilliant Corners Kris McCann, Bay Area Housing Corporation Michaela Connery, developer David Grady and Sheraden Nicholau, State Council on Developmental Disabilities We are grateful to our event partner, the Stanford Autism Center and its Parent Advisory Board.
2017 Conference Committee
Chairs: Jill Escher, Feda Almaliti, Stephen Prutsman Members: Sara Kole, Anne Hare, Denise Haas, Heidi Cartan, Martha Johanson, Alexander MacInnis, Uli Chettipally, MD, Sara Hammer, Claire Hough, Kate Movius, Barclay Lynn, Linda Lotspeich, MD, Lawrence Fung, MD, PhD |
2017 SponsorsGold
Dr. Deborah Faryniarz and Dr. Stephen Emond 
Silver Alexander MacInnis 
Bronze 
College Living Experience
Adaptive Learning Center
Farmers Insurance—JP Bernard
Sigrid Van Bladel and Stephen Prutsman
Sara Kole and Michael Batek
Sue Swezey The Blenman Hare Family Denise Haas Karen Kwong Anonymous |
ARCHIVES: SFASA's 2016 Conference
2016 Conference VIDEOS, ARCHIVES AND MATERIALS
SFASA's 2016 Conference, "Into the Future: An Adult Autism/DD
Planning Workshop" was held December 3 at Stanford University,
with more than 400 attendees and 50 speakers.
Videos: http://sfasaconference2016.weebly.com/videos.html
Archives and materials: http://sfasaconference2016.weebly.com/
SFASA's 2016 Conference, "Into the Future: An Adult Autism/DD
Planning Workshop" was held December 3 at Stanford University,
with more than 400 attendees and 50 speakers.
Videos: http://sfasaconference2016.weebly.com/videos.html
Archives and materials: http://sfasaconference2016.weebly.com/
Left: scenes from SFASA2016.
Disclaimer:
Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area (SFASA) and its named partners provide information but this information does not constitute medical or legal information. We provide general information about autism as a service to the community. The information provided in the webinars or elsewhere by us or our presenters is not a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider. The information does not replace the advice of medical, legal, or educational professionals. We have not validated and we are not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. SFASA and its named partners cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. Individuals must use independent judgment and assume personal responsibility for what they do with the information provided. Inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.
Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area (SFASA) and its named partners provide information but this information does not constitute medical or legal information. We provide general information about autism as a service to the community. The information provided in the webinars or elsewhere by us or our presenters is not a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any resource, therapeutic method, or service provider. The information does not replace the advice of medical, legal, or educational professionals. We have not validated and we are not responsible for any information or services provided by third parties. SFASA and its named partners cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. Individuals must use independent judgment and assume personal responsibility for what they do with the information provided. Inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.
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