Call for Presentations: Family Voices of MN Connecting Hearts and Raising Voices: a State-Wide Family Conference

Call for Presentations - Please submit your presentation proposal by Monday, February 16, 2018.

We would like to invite families, organizations and providers who have experience and expertise on the topics listed below to submit a proposal to present at this conference for families. for Family Voices State-Wide Family Conference on Saturday, May 19, 2018: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Double Tree by Hilton, Minneapolis, North; 2200 Freeway Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 55430.

The goals of the conference are to provide families skills and tools they can utilize to advocate for the needs of their children and families.

Each breakout session will be 90 minutes and we ask presenters to bring their own laptop for PowerPoint presentations; we will provide LCD projectors in each breakout room.

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* 1. Speaker Information

Name

Company if applicable

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Please choose one session topic

Medicaid and Waiver Programs

Medical Home: Care Planning and Care Coordination

The IEP Process, Parental Rights and School Advocacy

Telling your Story: Impacting programs and policies through family advocacy and leadership

Mental Health and Behavioral Health

Self-Care/Family-Care/Sibling Care

Transition for pediatrics to adult: Healthcare/education/employment and/or housing

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* 3. Your Session Title

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* 4. Please provide a detailed description of your session, including what information will be shared and if/how the session will be interactive.

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* 5. Please provide 3 learning objectives

Learning Objective 1

Learning Objective 2

Learning Objective 3

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* 6. Please list any additional speakers

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* 7. Please describe your experience and expertise in the topic area. Include experience and expertise of any additional speakers.

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* 8. Please list any specific tools or materials you will be presenting and/or providing during your presentation.

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* 9. Please tell us about any specific requirements you may need to carry out your presentation, such as a special seating arrangement or supplies. Is there anything else you would like us to know about you or your presentation?

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* 10. Do you have an item you or your organization would like to donate for a gift drawing at the end of the conference day? If so, please describe.

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* 11. Would you organization like to be a sponsor for this conference? Sponsors will receive recognition in conference materials at the conference and on our web-site.

$100.00 Sponsor - Bronze Sponser

$250.00 Sponsor - Silver Sponsor

$500.00 Sponsor - Gold Sponsor

For more information please contact Carolyn: Carolyn@familyvoicesmn.org.

Thank you!