Karis Connected Conference @ Waterloo
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Karis Connected Conference @ Waterloo

Connect, Learn & Grow!

By Karis Disability Services

Date and time

Thu, May 30, 2024 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Location

University of Waterloo, Federation Hall

200 University Avenue West Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Canada

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Conference Welcome

Janet Noel-Annable

Patty Vlaar

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Breakout Session: The Power of Celebration

Chris Wignall

Humans are wired for celebration. We long for those moments where accomplishments are recognized, joy is shared, and we are connected together through good news. It doesn’t come easily to everyone, b...

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Breakout Session: Independent Personal Planning

Peter Wyngaarden

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Breakout Session: Passport and Person Directed Services: Choice and Control

Amy Van Til

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Breakout Session: Waitlist Lawsuit

Barbara Wallace

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

AM Break

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakout Session: Building Community and Contribution

Cara Milne

Cara Milne of M-Powered Planning will explore the value of community and contribution especially after a pandemic. You will come away with real and practical ideas! Come and be inspired! Where is the...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakout Session: Our Voices Matter

In this workshop you will hear from self-advocates and staff supporters. We will explain the history and growth of the Our Voices Matter self-advocacy movement and how self-advocates work together an...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakout Session: Assistive Technology

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakout Session: MoveON: Understanding Anger and Anxiety

Karen Tompkins

People experience different types of stress in several scenarios. Their passion for the work can drive a ‘good stress’ reaction; however, the roadblocks, lack of outcome-control and other negative f...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Breakout Session: Beyond The Label - Redefining Neurodiversity

Rebecca Rafuse

Embark on a transformative journey with Rebecca, a Registered Psychotherapist, Speaker, Professor, and unwavering Advocate, in "DiversXperience: Beyond Labels." In this dynamic presentation, Rebecca,...

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Breakout Session: Community Building through Employment, Volunteerism & CPS

Alicia Soares

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Breakout Session: Navigating End of Life

Barbara Wallace

Greg Crunican

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Breakout Session: Exploring your Professional Goals: DSW Apprenticeship

Holly Duff

In this session we will use a brief introduction to Maps and Paths to consider your own goals and dreams. We will discuss Fanshawe’s DSW Apprenticeship Program in relation to professional development...

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

PM Break

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Breakout Session: Overcoming...celebrate what you possess

Mike Shoreman

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Breakout Session: EDI is Belonging

Cayla Charles

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Breakout Session: Connecting & Contributing in Faith Communities

Mark Wallace

Join advocates and the organizational and spiritual life team as we learn how to connect well with churches and other communities of faith. Along with encouragement and spiritual support, faith commu...

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Breakout Session: Family Perspectives

Steve Snider

Peter Wyngaarden

Family Perspectives is a highly interactive, fun session that provides practical tools to learn about and share perspectives through listening and engaging in sharing stories. 1. Identify ways that f...

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Breakout Session: Right Track re-Boot

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Conference Closing

Janet Noel-Annable

Patty Vlaar

About this event

Karis Disability Services is excited to be launching a brand-new learning opportunity in 2024, Karis Connected Conferences!

Join employees, family members and self advocates for an exciting one-day conference, to connect, learn and grow. The early bird cost to register is $75 per person. The cost will increase to $100 per person starting March 1st.

Learn about topics such as:

A) Building Community and Contribution (Cara Milne)

B) EDI is Belonging (Cayla Charles)

C) Beyond The Label – Redefining Neurodiversity (Rebecca Rafuse)

D) Overcoming…celebrate what you possess (Mike Shoreman)

Presenters will include self advocates, employees, family members and external guests.

If you are unable to attend in person, there is also a virtual option available. To register please visit: https://KarisConnectedVirtual.eventbrite.ca

Please note that overnight accommodations are provided at your own expense. We have received a discounted hotel room rate for the night of May 29th at the Hampton Inn and Suites Waterloo St Jacobs for $145 per night (plus taxes). To book a guest room, please click here or call the hotel directly at (519) 514-0090 and reference our group code of "901" to receive the discounted rate.


For questions about the Karis Connected Conference please contact:

Margaret Bain

events@karis.org

Organized by

Karis Disability Services

Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons) is a non-profit, developmental services organization. We help people with disabilities accomplish their goals and thrive in communities where their God-given gifts are valued and celebrated.

In 2023, we changed our name from Christian Horizons to Karis Disability Services. Why? We want our name to help build our vision of belonging, and we want people to know exactly what we do and who we serve. We work in Ontario and Saskatchewan, and globally in six other countries.

Early bird discount
$79.46