April 3, 2020 from 9am to 1:15pm
The Thompson Center’s third conference on Increasing Independence for Wisconsin Individuals with Disabilities was held via webinar. This conference focused on managing the transition to living independently and working as adults with a disability. A panel discussion discussed how to optimize technology to facilitate the independence of adults with an intellectual or developmental disability. Michael Morris, Executive Director of the National Disability Institute & The ABLE National Resource Center, gave the keynote address.
Introductory Remarks: Ryan Owens, Thompson Center Director [video]
Panel #1: Managing the Transition to Living Independently & Working as Adults with a Disability
- Ellie Hartman, PhD, BCBA-D, Senior Scientist, UW-Stout & Wisconsin PROMISE Grant Project Manager, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development [video | powerpoint]
- Jessica L. Smith, Project Director, Inclusive Transition, Education & Employment Project, UW-Whitewater [video | powerpoint]
- Alex Lena, Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc. [video | powerpoint]
- Leann Dawalt, PhD, Director, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Waisman Center, UW-Madison [video | powerpoint]
Moderator: Shannon Webb, Associate, in Control Wisconsin
Panel #2: The Future of Technology to Facilitate Independence of Adults Affected Disabilities
- Alice Brouhard, Co-Founder, Families at the Forefront of Technology for Special Needs [video | powerpoint]
- Katherine Carol, Co-Founder, Families at the Forefront of Technology for Special Needs [video | powerpoint]
- Dustin Wright, Founder, Disability Cocoon/Techfest [video]
Moderator: Deepti Samant Raja, MS, MS, The World Bank Group, author of report Bridging the Disability Divide Through Digital Technology [video]
Keynote Address: Michael Morris, JD, Executive Director of the National Disability Institute & The ABLE National Resource Center [video | powerpoint]