Jonathan Martinis is a great speaker on that topic.  He worked at our P&A for years. I was his boss for a while J 

 

We have participated in an Aging and Disability conference for a number of years.  An expert in the area in VA that you may want to contact is:

 

 

Edward F. Ansello, Ph.D.

Director

Virginia Center on Aging

School of Allied Health Professions

Director

Virginia Geriatric Education Center

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA 23298-0229

xxxxxx@vcu.edu

(804) 828-1525

 

 

 

 

Related to Tina, her colleague Jonathan Martinas at Quality Trust was the attorney for Jenny Hatch and is a VERY dynamic presenter on supported decision-making. He will be the keynoter at our Self Determination Conference. He spoke to our board via conference call at 5 p.m. at night and people didn’t want to stop asking questions: that’s how engaging he was.

Highly recommend for any conference where supported decision-making is a topic.

Beth

 

 

Thank you so much Ann.  Especially because I truly trust your judgment.  I need that! B

 

 

We recently hosted Tina Campanella from DC.  She’s on the supported decision making board something….  And she’s a member of the DC DDC as I recall.  I thought she was fabulous.  Did keynote and breakout and both were excellent.

 

 

I am forwarding this announcement for two reasons.  1) to let you know that we’re hosting an Aging and Disability Conference with the Iowa Governor and 2) to ask if you have recommendations for speakers/topics.  I have taken the stance that rather than parallel tracks, we need sessions that relate well to both elders and people with disabilities.  Thus far, we’re looking at civic engagement, supported decision-making, employment, self-determination, HCBS.  If you have other suggestions let me know.  If you have particularly good speakers to recommend, let me know.  I appreciate any assistance you can provide to make this a good thing!  Becky