OSHA 2022 Virtual Spring Conference - Attendee Registration

This one-day workshop will focus on two topics relevant to school-age students.

Beyond Pronouns: Creating Inclusive Environments and Providing Responsive Care for LGBTQIA+ Clients and Families

In this 2.5-hour workshop, Jennifer Meyer, will give you the tools you need to support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) students on your caseload and in your schools. With a focus on allyship, you’ll leave feeling empowered to align with students and families, challenge exclusive practices and advocate for systemic change. Topics will include:

• Current accepted terminology
• Gender & sexuality-based identities
• Intersection of gender/sexuality and disability
• Complexities faced by students and families in urban & rural communities
• Normalizing diverse family structures
• Diversifying clinical materials
• Becoming an active ally
• Advocating for change

Bridging AAC Gaps: Assessment, Funding & Training in K-12 Settings

In this 2.5-hour workshop, Jeanine Brush, Miyoko Patricelli, and Shelley Watson will provide detailed information about the assessment and funding process for obtaining high-tech speech generating devices for children grades K-12. Topics will include:

• AAC in the school setting
• Who benefits from AAC
• AAC assessment, including feature matching and trials with speech generating devices
• Common funding sources for obtaining speech generating devices
• Procedures for preparing funding and submitting requests to third party payors
• How SGDs may be supported in school and home settings

Electronic handouts will be made available prior to the event.  

View the full conference brochure including speaker information, learner objectives, policies, and more: 2022 Spring Conference Brochure

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Thank you to our 2022 OSHA Spring Conference Presenting Sponsor: Smile Oregon