Special Needs

10:45 am

Down Syndrome I: Brain Research at NIH; New Family Outreach from DSNMC
Autism 101: Autism Speaks
Financial I: Tom Walsh, Washington Group Special Care Planning Team, Dean Packard, Merrill-Lynch
Deaf Teen/ Young Adult Programs
Structuring a Parish Ministry: Blessed Sacrament’s Model
Veterans Support Services: Anthony Martinez, MD
Early Childhood Intervention: Barbara Lanskter, Kennedy Institute
IEP Info (Spanish): : Zayli Bocanegra, Parents’ Place of MD
Legal I: Matthew Bogin, Attorney
Catechetical Roundtable: Discussion and Resource Sharing
Transition Supports: Montgomery County DHHS, JFGH, GTP
Adult Faith Formation: Faith and Light Programs: Dolores Wilson

Lunchtime Sessions:

Faith and Disability Discussion, Led by NCPD’s Nancy Thompson, Ph.D.

Prince George’s Cty. Services Roundtable: Led by Daphne Pallozzi, Ardmore Enterprises

1:00 pm

Threats to Life Across the Lifespan: Marie Hilliard, R.N., Ph.D., J.C.L., Director of Bioethics and Public Policy, National Catholic Bioethics Center
Down Syndrome Research: Mark Bradford, Jerome Lejeune Foundation USA
Hispanic Families (Spanish): Tony Melendez, Jose Melendez
Autism Catechesis I: Anne Masters, Diocese of Newark
Legal II: Matthew Bogin, Attorney
Employment: Creating New Community-Based Employment: Ardmore Enterprises
Catholic Schools I: How to Begin the Application Process: Maggie Hubbard
Media/Art Projects: “Flashes of Color” documentary; “Look.At.Me” portrait project
Residential Programs: New Models: Rosaria Communities, Jubilee Association
DC Supports and Services: DC Quality Trust
Clergy/ Seminarian Workshop: Br. Matt Hindelang, OFM Cap.
Creating Parish and Community Programs I: Deacon Dan Finn (ADW), Deacon Jim Nalls (CCDC)
Financial II: Tom Walsh, Dean Packard
Life Planning for Adults with Autism: Karen Kaye-Beall, FAST-Archway

2:30 pm

Faith and Mental Illness Listening Session: Jan Benton, NCPD
Strengthening Marriage: Rick Kramer (ADW), Lianna Bennett, Alpha/Omega Clinic
Why Mattie Stepanek Still Matters: Jeni Stepanek,, Ph.D., Raymond Arroyo, EWTN
Autism Catechesis II: Anne Masters, Diocese of Newark
Deaf Adults: ICDA Conference Preview
Recreation Programs: Potomac Community Resources: Seth Duncan
Hispanic Pastoral Outreach (Spanish): Manuel Aliaga (ADW)
Creating Parish- Based Programs II : Deacon Dan Finn, Deacon Jim Nalls
Assistive Technology: Jeanne Dwyer, Johns Hopkins
Catholic Schools II: Schools with New Inclusion Programs: Panel Discussion

Video: 2nd Annual White Mass

For more information, contact the Office for Ministry with Persons with Disabilities at 301-853-4560.