2020: Vision for the Future
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We are excited to announce that Early Bird Registration for CA Human Services’ 19th Annual Conference is open earlier than ever before!
Our annual conference is Virginia’s first and oldest statewide conference for the latest information on autism and evidence-based interventions. This year we will be incorporating a broader array of disabilities and mental health disorders.
Visit our conference page for complete details on conference schedule, sessions, speakers, hotel registration, and more. If you are interested in vendor or sponsor opportunities, click here.
DBHDS staff, CSB staff, REACH staff or staff at a company that provides licensed residential and licensed day support are eligible for a discount. Please contact Nick Fields – 804.355.0300 or [email protected] to get the code before registering and to show eligibility.
When: March 18th & 19th
Where: The Westin- Richmond, VA
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Keynote Speakers
Opening Keynote:Naomi Kaim- “A Complicated Case”: Navigating Asperger Syndrome (ASD) and Co-occurring Mental Illnes
Naomi (Nomi) Kaim is a volunteer at the Asperger/Autism Network and is best known for her expertise on Asperger Syndrome (ASD) and mental health challenges. She also specializes in communication, language, and the developmental trajectory of individuals on the spectrum. Nomi has spoken at conferences and trainings for mental health professionals, teachers, students, and parents. She has been featured in the Boston Globe, the New York Times, and on NPR, and her work appears in book and textbook chapters. She has also published several personal articles, including “Asperger’s and Depression: Inside a Common Paradox” (2008). Nomi was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in 2004 at the age of 21. She suffers from chronic anxiety and bipolar disorder.
Closing Keynote: Brian Conners- “Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Treatment of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders”
Brian Conners, Ed.S, BCBA is a New Jersey
Department of Education certified school psychologist and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. He originally developed the graduate program in Applied Behavior Analysis at Seton Hall University, where he currently serves on their faculty. He has worked within various sectors as a behavior analyst and consultant including public and private schools, psychiatric hospitals, and community agencies. He also was the former owner and Chief Executive Officer of a nationally recognized Behavioral Health Center of Excellence for four years in private practice. He specializes in providing behavioral treatment to clients with severe developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and psychiatric conditions. His clinical areas of expertise include crisis intervention, behavioral assessment, and providing treatment and interventions for clients with the severe problem behaviors of physical aggression and self-injury. He has presented at state and national conferences and has published articles and book chapters in multicultural and diversity issues in behavior analysis, crisis intervention, and restraint and seclusion practices in schools.
Topics for breakout sessions include:
Financial literacy and autism
Alternatives to guardianship
Autism Insurance Mandate
Working with families to transition to independent living
Focus on rural communities and ASD
Co-Occuring Conditions
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
A full list of title speakers, breakout sessions and schedule will be posted soon!
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Sponsorships and Exhibiting
We have several ways to be part of the conference that will allow your organization to reach beyond our conference participants.
Sponsorships: We offer gold, silver and bronze sponsorship packages so your organization can decide the best fit!
A few of the perks of Gold sponsorship this year is the opportunity for your company’s web ad to be included in several emails about the conference that go out to our entire mailing list & to be featured in our conference app! This allows for more visibility and a closer customer touch point for you.
We also have several exclusive sponsorships like our Networking Reception and Lanyard Sponsorship that are only available to one organization each. (page 3 of our Exhibitor/ Sponsor catalog) Exhibiting: Join us during our two-day conference and have direct access to the attendees all day long! Exhibitors are provided a booth, your company name listed in our Conference Program and complimentary admission to the conference for 1 exhibiting staff.
Advertising: Not sure you’re able to join us in March, but still want to share what your organization does? We offer multiple advertising opportunities! (page 8 our Exhibitor/ Sponsor catalog)
Download our Exhibitor/ Sponsor catalog to learn about more sponsorship and exhibitor information. Ready to get involved? Fill out our quick and easy form here.
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CA has a comprehensive list of local and national resources in our Autism Directory. We also have dedicate staff available to help both families and service providers find resources across the state! Call us at 804-355-0300.
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