- 13th Annual - H&V Leadership Conference Estes Park, Colorado September 16-18, 2016

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1 - 13th Annual - H&V Leadership Conference Estes Park, Colorado September 16-18, 2016 hed Colora do t 99 g h t. 6 Es 1 e ri ry h e ks fo ch or oic tw And yet, if we are not bound by the past, neither are we to discard it... We are to learn how, out of the past, to evolve an instrumentation useful for today. ~Lyman Abbott a is bl W ha H&V - 20 Years in the Making Celebrating the Past Shaping the Future ou r ch ild is w h at m e ak st

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3 At a Glance Agenda 13th Annual H&V Leadership Conference September 16-18, Estes Park CO Friday, September 16th 7:30am - 8:30pm Saturday, September 17th Sunday, September 18th Registration 9:00am -10:00am Combined Leadership meeting: GBYS Coords and Chapter Leaders (must pre-register) 10:15am - 12pm Concurrent Meetings (must pre-register) I. GBYS Program Coordinators Trail Ridge II. H&V Chapter Management 1:00pm - 5:00pm Concurrent Pre-Sessions (There is a cost to attend these sessions, see registration form) I. In Search of a Signature Event with Costs and Benefits Trail Ridge II. Strategic Planning Models 101 Big Horn III. Support Stewardship: Self Care While Supporting Others 1:00-3:00pm Hands & Voices NEW Leaders Training (no cost but must pre-register) Blue Spruce 4:00-5:00pm First Time H&V Leadership Conference Attendee Gathering (no cost but must pre-register) Blue Spruce 6:00-7:00pm Dinner 7:00-9:00pm General Conference Begins - Intro and Mixer 7:30-4:30pm Exhibitors 7:30-8:30am Continental Breakfast 8:30-9:45am Plenary I: In the Hands & Voices Beginning: the Genesis of Genius 10-11:00am Breakout Session A Track One: We are Hands & Voices; Intro to H&V Programs Trail Ridge Track Two: How to use QI to improve participation in chapter events Track Three: Hands & Voices Grows Up 11:15-12:15pm Plenary II: The Nebraska Way: Collaborating for Success 12:15-12:45pm Awards Ceremony 12:45-2:00pm Lunch 2:00-3:00pm Breakout Session B Track One: Supporting Families Without Bias Trail Ridge Track Two: Zoho Workflow: Tracking & Managing Your Chapters Information. Track Three: Identifying Receptive Communication Needs for Transition Age Teens (14+) who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 3:15-4:15pm Breakout Session C Track One: O.U.R Children Their safety through our growth Trail Ridge Track Two: Writing Compelling Grants Track Three: Parents as Social Media Engineers: How to Promote Positive Networking and Relations Online 4:30-6:00pm 6:30-10pm Up-Time Dinner - On Your Own 7:30-8:30am Continental Breakfast 8:45-9:45am Breakout Session D Track One: The Art of Self-Determination Trail Ridge Track Two: Supporting Latino Families Track Three: Upcoming Legislation and Initiatives: What to Know and What to Do 10:00-11:00am Breakout Session E Track One: I Thought I Was Helping Trail Ridge Track Two: Hands & Voices League of Heroes : The Superpowers Within Us All! Track Three: Strengthen Your Advocacy Know How! A train the trainer session Blue Spruce Track Four: The Common Ground Project: A Collective Impact 11:15-12:15pm Plenary III: Support Stewardship 12:15-12:30pm Closing Remarks/Naming Circle

4 HANDS TM VOICES & Thanks to the following Organizations, Agencies, and Companies for their support of Hands & Voices and of this conference PLATINUM SPONSORS - Gallaudet University - - Oticon - - NTID Rochester Institute of Technology - Thanks to all our Exhibitors: Advanced Bionics Dallas Foundation Hands & Voices John Tracy Clinic MED-EL Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education center National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management Phonak Sprint Relay Typewell A special thanks to: Thanks to the Hands & Voices organizing committee for all their hard work! Molly Martzke, Candace Lindow-Davies, Jeannene Evenstad, Helen Leiser, Sara Kennedy, Janet DesGeorges, Thank you to all our presenters for your time and expertise in sharing at this event. A huge THANK YOU to our conference chapter hosts: Colorado Hands & Voices

5 Friday, September 16th Pre-Sessions - Morning - Concurrent Meetings 9:00am 12:00pm (Requires separate registration) 9:00-10:00 am GBYS & Chapter Leaders Combined Friday morning concurrent meetings Chapter Leaders and GBYS Program Coordinators will meet together from 9-10:00am to address the topics that we all face as Hands & Voices Parent Leaders. We will discuss what Chapter support and oversight of H&V Programs actually means and how we do it within the framework and philosophy of H&V, while maintaining cohesion between them. We will discuss the required and recommended practices/activities, as defined in our MOUs; examine the roles and goals of each; and explore how we can better understand the yours, mine and ours of both bodies. Then, we are going to take this a step further and determine how we can more effectively recruit, engage and retain our families, board members, volunteers and partners in support of Hands & Voices as leaders in this organization. Trainers: Terri Patterson (GA/HQ) and Lisa Kovacs (IN/HQ) 10:15 12:00 SESSION I: Trail Ridge GBYS Program Coordinators This session is an annual meeting and training for the GBYS Program Coordinators. During this session, Program Coordinators get the opportunity for professional development specific to their role, share successes and challenges of program operation, and connect face to face with Coordinators from all the other GBYS programs. Trainers: Lisa Kovacs (IN/HQ) 10:15 12:00 SESSION II: Chapter Leadership and Management This session is for Executive Directors, Presidents and/or designated Chapter leaders who are interested in new ideas to assist you in your chapter management work. We ll take some time to explore workflows, processes, procedures, project management and the culture of getting it done and understanding how your chapter makes decisions with our guest speaker Nancy Cebula, Independent Non-Profit Consultant. We will also dig into goal writing, so bring your chapter goals along and we ll work together on how to write meaningful, measureable goals. And finally we ll have time to discuss what might be on your minds from Zoho to MOU renewal, Chapter checklist and anything in between! Trainers: Vicki Hunting (IA/HQ), Janet DesGeorges (HQ), Nancy Cebula (Non-Profit Consultant) - 1 -

6 - Afternoon - Concurrent Pre-Sessions 1:00 pm 5:00 pm (Requires separate registration) PRESESSION I: In Search of a Signature Event with Costs and Benefits Trail Ridge Even beyond public speaking, the idea of asking another person for money is the most feared action of all. Participants will learn from experienced fundraisers who have learned the hard way about what works for H&V Chapters. Learn how special events fit into an overall fundraising plan. Get details on a variety of events, from online fundraising in coordination with other charities, to a gala, polo, a Tasting at Twilight and 5K runs. Finally, leave the session with some confidence that you have a network of wisdom that can lay the groundwork for deciding about your own special event Trainers: Presenters: Sara Kennedy (CO/HQ), Mandy McClellan (AR), Stacy Allgeier (IN), Wendy Hewitt (WY) PRESESSION 2: Strategic Planning Models 101 Big Horn Knowing where you are going, how you are going to get there and how you will know when you arrive are all important steps in running your chapter. Join us in this hands-on session as we walk through creating a strategic plan for your chapter as well as creating a logic model/program planning matrix to help you create a work plan to help your chapter or GBYS program meet their goals. Participants will need to bring relevant chapter documents to reference for this session. Trainers: Vicki Hunting (IA/HQ) and Cheryl Johnson (HQ) PRESESSION 3: Support Stewardship: Self Care While Supporting Others This presentation will be presented by three individuals with differing perspectives, life experiences and insights on the topic of self-care while caring for others. This session will be useful for individuals in managing care for their own families while delivering effective support as a Hands & Voices Leader/Guide Trainers: Jessica Dallman, Christine Griffin (WA), and Djenne-amal Morris (HQ) 1:00 pm 3:00 pm (Requires separate registration) Blue Spruce Hands & Voices New Leaders Training This Presession is for new Chapter leaders AND new GBYS Coordinators - new in position within 1-2 years. This session will provide new H&V leaders with the opportunity to share with others in similar positions some of the challenges and successes they have experienced as a new H & V leader. Hands on technical assistance, resources, and supports will be provided by Hands & Voices HQ staff during this session. Bring your questions, ideas and energy! Trainers: Lisa Kovacs (HQ) and Terri Patterson (GA/HQ) 4:00 5:00 pm (Requires separate registration) Blue Spruce First Time H&V Leadership Conference Attendee Gathering If this is your first time attending the Hands & Voices Leadership Conference, this is a session you don t want to miss. This will be a fun and interactive session to welcome you to the Leadership Conference and share with you some tips to make the most out of your conference experience. Trainers: Janet DesGeorges (HQ), Stephanie Olson (CO/HQ) and Karent Putz (HQ)

7 Friday, September 16, 2016 General Conference Begins 7:30 am to 8:30 pm REGISTRATION/CHECK IN Registration is open from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm, but it s recommended that you arrive by 5:00 pm at the latest so you can join in on a light dinner and evening activities. 5:00pm to 7:00pm POSTER SET-UP Poster Session Theme: Where we have come from.where we are today make a poster that highlights your roots as a chapter (your starting point) and where you are today. What accomplishments are you most proud of? Extra points will be given for DATA included in your poster ( i.e. growth of members, number of events, satisfaction with services, Facebook likes ). Include the number of years you have been a chapter on your poster! 6:00 pm 7:00 pm DINNER Join us for a light meal together as we arrive and settle in. 7:00 pm 9:00 pm MIXER, Updates & POSTER SESSION Before you roll your eyes at a mixer opportunity, be prepared for something new finding your rhythm within! Welcome speaker Jonah Berger and his inspiring guidance through a teambuilding experience designed just for us that you won t forget..don t miss this annual get into the zone event. One of the aspects of our time together is about creating connections and community and seeing things from a new perspective. Hint: Read your uptime instructions for more information!... Take me home... to the place... I belong... Moderators: Colorado Hands & Voices Saturday September 17, :30 am 4:30 pm EXHIBITORS Support our exhibitors and sponsors by stopping by and enjoying good conversation and learning something new to take back to our 10,000 families and professionals across the globe! 7:30 am - 8:30 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST/EXHIBITORS 8:30-8:45 am WELCOME Welcome from Colorado Hands & Voices Welcome from Candace Lindow Davies, Board President - 3 -

8 PLENARY I: 8:45-9:45 am In the Hands & Voices Beginning: the Genesis of Genius Before Hands & Voices, there was only chaos and darkness for many families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. One hundred years of methodology wars had left family support in no-man s land. From that void, an idea was born: What if the parents were in charge and support without bias was the law of the land? Two decades later, the power of an idea whose time had come created a completely new landscape in the fields of EHDI, Deaf Education, and Family Support. This retrospective sessions reviews the lessons learned, and what they are still teaching us today. Trainer: Leeanne Seaver (HQ BOD), Cheryl Johnson (HQ BOD) and Janet DesGeorges (HQ) 9:45-10 am BREAK - VISIT THE EXHIBITORS BREAKOUT SESSION A Note: Breakouts are broken into three tracks: TRACK ONE: These sessions are basic courses designed for first timers to the conference, start up, provisional, and newer chapters. These courses are also good for leaders who want to present this information back in their home chapters and want to observe how to present the information in these courses. TRACK TWO: These sessions are designed for chapters who may be ready for more advanced applications in different content areas. TRACK THREE: These sessions are topical in nature and may be of interest to all participants. Attendees may participate in any of the breakouts, and designations are meant for planning purposes and clarification for those attending. 10:00 am 11:00 am TRACK ONE: Trail Ridge We Are Hands & Voices; Intro to Programs Who are we? What are our values and goals of the organization? This basic training takes a look at the overall history, structure and current status of Hands & Voices. It also provides information about our two core programs, Guide By Your Side (GBYS) and Advocacy Support & Training (ASTra). Program values and goals will be shared as well as program components, training, structure, and the how to for program start-up. Trainers Karen Wisinski (MI), Lisa Kovacs (HQ): TRACK TWO: How to use QI to improve participation in chapter events Please join Chapter Leaders from IL, IN, MI, MN, and OH, in a discussion about how they used small tests of change (Plan-Do- Study-Act (PDSA)) to improve family engagement and participation in chapter events; attracting families of diverse backgrounds and enhancing their chapter s data collection in Zoho. Trainer: Vicki Hunting (HQ) - 4 -

9 TRACK THREE: Hands & Voices Grows Up As Hands & Voices and Colorado Hands & Voices turns 20 years old, some of our kids have reached adulthood. Join in this interactive and enlightening panel discussion about the lives of the kids of our first generation of parent advocates and guides. Moms and dads will not have the floor unless called upon. What can we learn from the journeys of the kids who grew up at board meetings? Meet a diverse group of panelists who have all had parents in our ranks as board and staff members. Trainer: Sara Kennedy (CO/HQ) 11 11:15 am BREAK VISIT THE EXHIBITORS PLENARY II: 11:15 am 12:15pm The Nebraska Way: Collaborating for Success This presentation shares the best practices of collaboration between stakeholders and a state agency in Nebraska with advocacy, outreach, education and legislative initiatives. Participants will learn how these relationships and activities have translated to successful outcomes for the broader Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. In highlighting those successes, the presenter will provide a nuts and bolts analysis on how others can replicate this success in their community. Trainer: John C. Wyvill (NE) 12:15 12:45 pm AWARDS CEREMONY 12:45 pm 2:00 pm LUNCH Sit with some new friends and discover what other chapters are doing all over the world! BREAKOUT SESSION B 2:00 pm 3:00 pm TRACK ONE: Supporting Families without Bias Trail Ridge The vanguard, required training for everyone who s just joining our group, or if you re preparing to present this session in your own state and need more time with the topic. Extremely helpful for professionals and parents working with families even if you re not part of Hands & Voices. Also required for GBYS start-ups. Trainers Stephanie Olson (CO/HQ), Terri Patterson (GA/HQ) TRACK TWO: Zoho Workflow: Tracking & Managing Your Chapters Information Track your families, professionals, donors and more with Zoho. Create Reports, partners and contacts and personalize the free template to suit your Chapter s needs. You already have an account - now be the master of your chapter s information. Trainer: Joe DesGeorges (HQ)

10 TRACK THREE: Identifying Receptive Communication Needs for Transition Age Teens (+14) who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing This will be an interactive session where participants will break into groups to explore potential technical and non-technical solutions such as Speech to Text, Apps, Alerting Devices, and CI and Hearing Aid Connectivity. This session is targeted to parents who then can share this information with their transition age student as they begin to investigate and self-determine possible solutions for themselves. Trainer: Lisa Kovacs (HQ) 3:00 pm 3:15 pm BREAK VISIT THE EXHIBITORS BREAKOUT SESSION C 3:15pm 4:15 pm TRACK ONE: O.U.R Children Their safety through our growth Trail Ridge The OUR Children Safety project is gaining momentum! How can we keep our kids safe from maltreatment? What is a safety plan and why would our child need one? Join us to learn from members of the OUR Team about chapter involvement, current work with the Council for Exceptional Children, the quilt project, the literacy project, how to join OUR conference calls and more!. Trainers: Kellie Berger(TX), Sara Kennedy (CO/HQ), Chresta Brinkman(CO) TRACK TWO: Writing Compelling Grants Grants should be part of every chapter s fundraising strategy. But where to begin?! This session will walk you through the steps of writing a Letter of Intent; from the budget to licking the stamp! We will focus on how to use the common key elements to create a competitive grant application that tells a story which engages the grant reviewer and clearly outlines how you will use the requested grant funds to achieve the stated goals and objectives. We will look at individual samples of previous applications and discuss how to strengthen them in order to be more competitive and more successful in securing grant awards. This session will give you the strong framework needed for your grant writing efforts. Trainer: Helen Cotton Leiser (OR/HQ) TRACK THREE: Parents as Social Media Engineers: How to Promote Positive Networking and Relations Online Aaron Rose presents an overview of the challenges and joys of moderating online forums via social media platforms, drawing on his experience as a moderator of one of the largest Facebook groups for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children. In addition to a summary of online resources, Mr. Rose will describe common issues facing social media moderators and administrators and strategies in maintaining a positive environment through focused engagement and messaging. Trainer: Aaron Rose (CO)

11 4:30 pm UP TIME Location: designated areas Organizers: Colorado Hands & Voices We need more down time! the survey says. Not a chance at the H&V Leadership conference! Now in its seventh year and a H&V tradition, Colorado H&V will try and top past organizers in the most creative Up-Time opportunities this mandated session continues with activities to choose from a variety of fantastic events to participate in to have some fun in only the way the locals know how! Fasten your seat belts for some fun!! Dinner on your own Sunday September 18, :30am -8:30 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST BREAKOUT SESSION D 8:45 am 9:45 am TRACK ONE: The Art of Self-Determination Trail Ridge A goal for parents and service providers is have our children/students be able to one day be self-sufficient, independent and productive adults. The degree to which a person has control of their lives is associated with Independence and ultimately more positive outcomes. We will take a close look at how to help our children/students build that independence through self-determination and advocacy. We will also, look at the self-directed IEP and provide strategies for parents and service providers to engage children/students into becoming more self-determined advocates. Trainer: Janel Frost (MI), Bambi Lambert (ND) and Carla Kelley (MI) TRACK TWO: Supporting Latino Families The Spanish-speaking population has dramatically increased over the past ten years in the United States. This drastic influx of new families demands the need for heightened awareness of their cultures and traditions. Deaf & Hard of Hearing families of Latino descent face challenges that differ from other subpopulations. Language barriers, parental citizenship status, and the economical disadvantages faced by Latino families will require more effort from their service providers. Identifying specific considerations when building relationships with Spanish-speaking families is crucial. Trainers: Yiesell Rayon (CA) and Mariana Barquet (IN) TRACK THREE: Upcoming Legislation and Initiatives: What to Know and What to Do We ll discuss current and upcoming legislation and national initiatives that impact children who are deaf and hard of hearing. The H&V Policy on Involvement in Legislation will guide discussion about chapter roles in supporting and advocating for various initiatives. Trainers: Hands & Voices Board of Directors Educational Policy Committee (Rick Hauan (WA), Tony Ronco (CA), Susan Elliott (CO), Cheryl Johnson (CO)

12 BREAKOUT SESSION E 10:00 am 11:00am TRACK ONE: I thought I was helping Trail Ridge This presentation will discuss the theory of learned helplessness and apply it as a possible reason that some deaf students are not successful in school. We will break down the psychology behind learned helplessness and the reasons deaf students are prone to classroom failure based on this theory. Then we discuss various supports and approaches to help deaf students become self-advocates and independent learners through the use of executive functioning skills. Trainer: Tabitha Belhorn (OH) TRACK TWO: Hands & Voices League of Heroes : The Superpowers Within Us All! Learn how MN Hands & Voices connects children who are deaf and hard of hearing and their siblings to role models at events. Role models are trained in the H&V mission /philosophy and our unique method to creatively infuse adults into the fun. By taking the persona of superheroes, donning capes, handing out superpower trading cards, and sharing how they discovered their special powers, role models teach the children traits to guide them into emotionally strong adults. With the O.U.R. project in mind, the goal is to keep our kids safe and foster resiliency. Downloadable logos and trading cards available! Trainers: Laura Libby (MN) and Candace Lindow-Davies (MN) TRACK THREE: Blue Spruce Strengthen Your Advocacy Know How! How to Advocate for Your Student without Jeopardizing Your Job Train the trainer session to teach educators how to advocate. Have you ever been in the position where your students IEP team is making a decision you disagree with? It happens all the time. More often than not an educator will sit back and not voice their concern for fear of losing their position in the district. This session will discuss techniques you can use to advocate for a student in a manner that does not threaten your position. Learn the right approach to use when it comes to disagreeing with the team. Suggested changes in behavior and involvement can make a difference in your ability to advocate for your students. Trainer: Andrea Marwah (IL) TRACK FOUR: The Common Ground Project: A Collective Impact The Common Ground Project is a joint effort involving leaders from the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD) and OPTION Schools, Inc. These two professional organizations have committed to come together and discuss how to support deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families. Historically, leaders for special schools serving children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing have not had a united message articulating what supports and systems are needed to meet students educational needs. Leaders from each organization have come together to ensure that children under the age of three have services (both center and home-based) from specially qualified providers. The lack of such services and qualified providers is a nationwide problem, as is the rigidity in some states around the provision of only home-based (or natural environment ) services. Children identified as deaf or hard-of-hearing require immediate, specialized, family-centered services, but often this does not occur in a timely manner or at all. Providing a common voice addressing key student rights and services will help professionals trying to navigate the system for deaf/hard-of-hearing children from identification through graduation from high school. Facilitated by: Rick Hauan Panel Members: Jane Mulholland, Former Superintendent, Washington School for the Deaf; David Geeslin, Superintendent, Indiana; Barbara Hecht, Director of Clarke School Program, Boston, MA; Meredith Berger, Director, Clarke School Program, New York City, NY

13 11:00am 11:15am Break PLENARY III: 11:15am 12:15pm Support Stewardship: Self-Care & Sustainability In this interactive closing plenary, Jessica Dallman, MA LPCC, will lead us through some of the common pitfalls (and underutilized resources) of working in a role that supports other people. Research will be rapidly synthesized and applied into experiential activities, hopefully leaving you with some ideas to chew on and some skills in your pocket as you leave for home. Trainer: Jessica Dallman 12:15pm - 12:30 Closing - H&V Naming Circle - The one & only signature H&V closer Safe Travels! HANDS TM VOICES & - 9 -

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