10th Anniversary

Conference Presentation Proposal Announcement

Are you interested in presenting at the 10^th Anniversary of the Self-Determination Conference? We are seeking session presentations for Thursday, Nov. 2 & Friday, Nov. 3.

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  Proposals must include a self-advocate(s) as a lead or co-presenter.
  
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  Panels should be limited to no more than 3 people.
  
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  Conference sessions must support Self-Determination and Self-Directed principles.
  

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  Presentations must include an activity and tools that can be used at the session and as a takeaway. Presentations should focus on practical, take-home strategies that people can implement in their work and lives.
  
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  Sessions should not promote specific agencies or products.
  
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  Repeat or similar sessions from previous conferences will not be considered.
  
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  Sessions will be 1.5 hours in length.
  
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  A typical session has an audience of 50-75 attendees.
  
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  If your session is accepted, presenters will be provided with a one day pass on the day of your presentation. If you would like to attend the entire conference, you must register. Self-advocate presenters can apply for a scholarship.
  

Handouts: Presenters are required to email a copy of the PowerPoint and other handouts to [e-mail] by October 2, 2017. Handouts will be converted to PDFs and placed on a secured website for conference attendees to access after the conference. You are responsible for providing 50-75 copies of your materials for your session and for providing any other materials you may need such as flip chart paper, markers, etc.
Equipment: One Screen, A/V Cart, LCD Projector, and microphone will be provided in each breakout session room. Bring your presentation on a flash drive or use your own laptop.
Please complete the proposal form and submit it by noon on April 7, 2017 to:

Jenny Neugart at [e-mail] or mail to BPDD, 101 E. Wilson St., Room 219, Madison, WI 53703.

Conference Presentation Proposal Form

Please complete the form and return by noon on April 7, 2017. A self-advocate(s) must be included.

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Learning topics will support Self-Determination and all aspects of living in the community. Sessions focused on health and well-being will be given preference (check all that apply): Be creative!!!

New & Innovative Ideas on Self-Direction:			Health and Well-Being Session Ideas:
☐ Transition (high school to adulthood)		☐ Mental Health
☐ Transportation		☐ Aging
☐ New Changes to the Long Term Care System		☐ Living with Chronic Illness (diabetes, cancer, heart disease)
☐ Community Living		☐ Healthy Lifestyles (exercise, nutrition)
☐ Housing		☐ Obesity
☐ Creating a Full Life		☐ Grief/End of life
☐ Diversity		☐ Faith Based
☐ Employment		☐ Stress Management
☐ Supported Decision-Making		☐ Mindfulness
☐ Exercising Your Rights as a Citizen		☐ Health & Fitness Technology
☐ Financial Planning and Literacy		☐ Emergency Preparedness
☐ Supporting Caregivers		☐ Advocating for your Health Care Needs
☐ Other _____________________________________________________________________
Title of Presentation (Please try to tie your title to this year’s theme: Celebrating You – Mind, Body and Spirit. Please limit to 15 words or less.): Click here to enter text.
Presentation Description (125 words max, to be included in the program. Be as specific and detailed as possible.): Click here to enter text.
Please describe the Interactive Activity you will do in your session: Click here to enter text.
Please list 3 specific things participants will learn or take away from your session. 1. Click here to enter text. 2. Click here to enter text. 3. Click here to enter text.

Bios: (Please remember, at least one presenter must be a self-advocate. Bios may be revised due to limited space in the program.)

Lead Presenter:	(50 words max.) :Click here to enter text.
Co-Presenter(s):	(50 words max.) : Click here to enter text.

Or Panel Members



All proposals are due by 12 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017.
Please submit your completed proposal form to:

Jenny Neugart at [e-mail] or mail to BPDD, 101 E. Wilson St., Room 219, Madison, WI 53703.