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2011 TAVAC Conference Information

Monday Morning Keynote 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
“ESC-VAC Rules & Regulations” Pam Humphrey Power Point

Monday Morning Keynote Followup – 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
“VAC Training – Transition/Graduation/AAR” Elizabeth Schroeder Power Point

Monday Afternoon Keynote – 1:15 – 2:45 p.m.
Labor Trends” Mick Normington Power Point

Monday Afternoon Breakout Sessions 3:00 – 3:50 and 4:00 – 4:50
Each session is presented at both breakout times (except “From the Grounds Up” which is a 2-hour presentation and uses both breakout sessions)
“Selecting A Hands-On Transition Curriculum” Catherine Moss Power Point
“College and Career Readiness Standards and VAC” Pam Humphrey Power Point 2
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“The Assistive Technology: The Rehab Technology Resource Center” Michael Ritter Power Point
Part 1: From the Grounds Up – “Gathering Grounds”This is a 2-hour session – you need to plan to attend both hours Mary Ann Miron Power Point 1
Power Point 2
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“What Do Young Disabled Adults Need After Graduation to Become Successful at Work?” Terri Gutierrez Handouts
“Transitioning from High School to College: Preparing Students with Autism/Asperger Syndrome” Leann DiAndreth Elkins Presentation

Tuesday Morning Keynote – 8:30 -010:15 a.m.
“Helping Youth Build Assets for Employment Success” Jennifer Kemp

Tuesday Morning Breakout Session 10:30 – 11:20
The DARS session is presented only this once. Jones and Miron each present a repeat this afternoon. Hunter and Stover each repeat two more times on Wednesday morning.
Texas Vocational Rehab Counselor Meeting John McCann
“Using a VAC Decision-Making Tool to Determine Placement” Nancy Hunter Handouts 1
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“Transition from School to Adult Services: Developing a Proper Exit Plan Utilizing Your Local MHMR Center” Tim Jones Power Point
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“Part 2: Got Coffee? Now What?” Mary Ann Miron See Previous

Tuesday Afternoon Keynote – 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
“Autism and Employment Options” Jennifer Kaut Power Point

Tuesday Afternoon Breakout Sessions 2:40 – 3:30 and 3:40 – 4:30
Jones and Miron are repeats from the morning. All others repeat at the second session.
Jim Patton
“Student-led IEPs: Times of the Future” Denise Dudley Power Point 1
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“Transitioning from High School to College: Preparing Students with Learning Disabilities” Leann DiAndreth Elkins Presentation
“Part 2: Got Coffee? Now What?” Mary Ann Miron See Previous
“Transition from School to Adult Services: Developing a Proper Exit Plan Utilizing Your Local MHMR Center” Tim Jones See Previous
"Finding the Key to Successful Job Placement" Beth Deans Handouts 1
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“Transition System” David Westbrook/Charlie Jones

Wednesday Morning Keynote – 8:30 – 10:15 a.m.
“The State of Transition in Texas and the Nation” Jim Hanophy Power Point

Wednesday Morning Breakout Sessions 9:45 – 10:35 and 10:45 – 11:35
Each session is repeated at the second breakout time
“DARS – DRS Overview” Wilder/Villarreal Power Point
“Implementing a Successful Transition Program” Gentry Power Point
“Using a VAC Decision-Making Tool to Determine Placement” Hunter Handouts 1
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“Preparing for Work: A New Employability Skills Training Curriculum” Wolffe Power Point
“Tracking Career Goals for Course Planning” Cortney Power Point
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“Life After High School” Stover Power Point

Wednesday Afternoon Keynote – 1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
“Assessment for Transition: Finding the Right Match” Amy Gaumer Erickson Handouts 1
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Wednesday Afternoon Breakout Sessions 2:40 – 3:30 and 3:40 – 4:30
Each session is repeated at the second breakout time
“School Based Evaluations – What Is In a FIE”? Hunsucker Handouts
“Vision Achievement Career = VAC” Dudley See Previous
“Employment Process: Getting the Job” Harris

Thursday Morning Keynote – 9:15 – 11:00 a.m.
“Legal Issues” Cynthia Buechler