ARA Conference 2019 Schedule

All Day

Check-In/Late Registration

Grand Lobby

8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Morning relaxation activity - Erin Lorenzen

207-208

8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

WELCOME to the Conference / KEYNOTE
Ethical Considerations and Medical Marjuana Use - Dr. Stephanie Lusk

1.25

207-208

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Break (15 minutes) - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall A

Break

Hall A

10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Leadership: Live to Learn, Learn to Follow, Follow to Lead - Timothy Hicks

1.25

103

Understanding Poverty and Disability for Rehabilitation Counselors - Michael O'Brien

1.25

209

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Moral and Ethical Dilemmas in VR Counseling - Dr. Keith Vire
(Ethics CRC)

1.25

207-208

11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lunch! - Hotel Hot Springs, 2nd floor

11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.

AAMRC Lunch/Retirees Lunch

1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Happiness: It is for Everyone! - Chrissy Whiting-Madison

1.25

207-208

The Ins and Outs of an Assistive Technology Assessment - Melinda Davis

1.25

209

Building Resilience in Persons with Disabilities - Part 1 - Dr. Susan Stuntzner

1.25

102-103

2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Building Resilience in Persons with Disabilities - Part 2 - Dr. Susan Stuntzner

1.25

102-103

Wellness in Emerging Adults with Disabilities - Priscilla Wacaster

1.25

209

**

Ethical Issues in Assessments for Rehabilitation Counselors - Michael O'Brien
(Ethics CRC)

1.25

207-208

3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Break (15 minutes)

Break

Hall A

3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Opportunities for Entry Level Employment of Individuals with Disabilites in the Health Care Industry - Chris Paslay

1.25

102-103

Assistive Technology and Accommodations for Office Workers with Disabilities - Bradley Marsh

1.25

209

The Therapeutic Triad: Integrating Forgiveness, Self-compassion, and Resilience into Counseling - Dr. Susan Stuntzner & Dr. Jacquelyn Dalton

1.25

207-208

The President's Reception - "The Warehouse" at the Arlington Hotel and Spa - Shuttles Available
Sponsored by: Presidential Conversions and Sources, Inc.

8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

The Assistive Technology Top 10: What You Need to Know! - Mike Marotta

1.25

207-208

CRC Preparation - Adrienne Robinson (NO CREDITS AVAILABLE)

1.25

209

The ABC's and a New Story in Addiction Counseling - Michael O'Brien

1.25

205

9:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Break! 15 minutes - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall A

Break

Hall A

9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Assistive Technology (AT) Acess by People with Severe Physical Impairments - Tom Jakobs

1.25

207-208

Too Loud, Bright, Tight, and Fast!! Living and Working in a Sensory World - Tina Mankey

1.25

201-202

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The Intersection of Disability and Poverty - John Sassin
(Ethics CRC)

1.25

209

11 a.m. - 12:30

The Future is Now! Technology for All - Mike Marotta
Keynote

1.5

207-208

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Lunch in Exhibit Hall A - Deli Lunch

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Hall A

12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Commissioner's Tea - - Invitation Only

1:45 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Accessibility Across Platforms - Mike Marotta

1.25

207-208

Working with LGBTQ+ Clients, Fifty Years after Stonewall - Robert Stevens

1.25

201-202

Ethics, Legalities, and Techniques of Technology-Assisted Counseling - Dr. William Garner and Dr. Raymond Ortega
(Ethics CRC)

1.25

209

3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Break! 15 minutes - Refreshments in Exhibit Hall A

Break

Hall A

3:15 p.m - 4:30 p.m.

"What Works & Doesn't Work" Technology for the visually impaired - Calvin Churchwell

1.25

207-208

Using Fun and Humor to make Work FUN - Penny Willmering

1.25

209

Ambiguous Loss: Grief in a time of Uncertainty - Erica Wondolowski

1.25

201-202

Awards Banquet - Dinner ticket required.

Hotel Hot Springs

Ballroom

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Hotel Checkout

8:30 a.m.

RELAXATION ACTIVITY - Karen Reeves

201-202

9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Making a difference with Mindfulness and Meditation - Bonnie O'Boyle

1.25

209

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Job Seekers & Social Media: Employment Specialists & Ethical Pratice - Christa Martin
(Ethics CRC)

1.25

207-208

Helping Transgender People on their Journey - Noah Meeks and Cathy Campbell

1.25

205

10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Break/Check Out

Break

Break

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

KEYNOTE: Ethical Considerations and Medical Marjuana Use - Dr. Stephanie Lusk ARA Business Meeting/Southwest Region 2020 Conference/Teacup Auction Drawing

1.25

207-208