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About
The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership presented the second event of a three part series looking at disabilities in Wisconsin. Each event addressed a number of specific issues around the general uniting theme of Increasing Independence for Wisconsin’s Disabled Population. This event’s focus was on preparing children for increased independence later in life, and of how the state can help prepare them to join the workforce. The conference also examined the promise of Telehealth for assisting children and families affected by IDD, and what hurdles and concerns would need to be overcome for increased implementation. Laura Nagel of CI Therapies provided the keynote address on the role physical therapists play in improving independence.
Date, Time, Location
February 7, 2020
UW-Whitewater; 9:00am – 1:15pm
Community Engagement Center – 1260 West Main Street; Whitewater, WI 53190
Panelists and Moderators
Panel 1: Preparing Children for Independence and to Join the Workforce
- Denise Schamens, Good Friend Inc.
- Molly Murphy, UW-Madison
- Pam Jenson, WI Dept. of Public Instruction
- Nancy Molfenter Ph.D., Madison Metropolitan School District
- Moderator: Beth Swedeen, Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Panel 2: The Promise of Telehealth for Children with IDD
- David Wacker, University of Iowa
- Kelly Shieltz, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
- Matthew O’Brien, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital
- Laura Nagel, CI Therapies
- Simrit Singh, UW Health
- Moderator: Maria Stanley, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
Keynote Address: Laura Nagel, CI Therapies
Schedule of the Event
9:00-9:10am Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:10-10:25am Panel 1: Preparing Children for Independence and to Join the Workforce
10:25-10:35am Break
10:35-11:50am Panel 2: The Promise of Telehealth for Children with IDD
11:50-12:00pm Break
12:00-1:00pm Lunch and Keynote Address: Laura Nagel
1:00-1:10pm Closing Remarks
Cosponsors
UW-Whitewater Inclusive Transition, Education and Employment Projects
UW-Madison Department of Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education
Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Special Olympics Wisconsin
The Waisman Center
The Arc Wisconsin
Good Friend Inc.