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Rhode Island's 2021 Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference
Advocates in Action hosted Hot Topics and Cool Ideas on Thursday, June 24th, and Friday, June 25th. This was Rhode Island's 25th Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference, and the first one to take place virtually. It was also a huge success, with 11 different workshop sessions to choose from, Music with a Message from the Leadership Series Class of 2021 and RI Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Musician, Mark Cutler, founder of The Same Thing Project, and a full slate of powerful speakers.
We were also thrilled to welcome this year's keynote speaker, artist, poet, teacher, and 101% inspiring human, Leah Keith!
Hot Topics and Cool Ideas wouldn't have been possible without the support of our 2021 conference planning team, this year's presenters, the generosity of previous sponsors, and support from our friends at the RI Department of BHDDH. It also wouldn't have happened without each of the 100-plus attendees who joined us over the course of our 2-day event. Many thanks to many, many people from our entire team here at Advocates in Action. Together we're making a difference!!
HOT TOPICS AND COOL IDEAS FROM THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE!
We've listed the Conference agenda below. LEFT CLICK on the various items for additional information. Depending on the item you select, doing so will play the video segment, speech, or music that's listed, either directly from our website, or though a link to our YouTube channel.
A new page will also open when you click on each of the 11 breakout sessions. The page will include a recording of the workshop, any presentation materials that were shared, and links to additional resources.
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10:30 am to 11:10 am: THURSDAY MORNING GENERAL SESSION
President, Advocates in Action RI Statewide Board of Representatives
Director of RI Developmental Disability Services at BHDDH
"What Leadership Means to Me"
From the Class of 2021 and the Advocates in Action Leadership Series Team
"The New Normal"
Written, Composed and Performed by Mark Cutler and the Leadership Series Class of 2021
CLICK HERE to Download the Lyrics in PDF Format
CLICK HERE to Download the Song in MP3 Format
11:15 am to 12:00 pm: THURSDAY MORNING WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
LEFT CLICK on the 3 Workshops listed below to open a separate page for that presentation.
Note: We are in the process of adding materials to these pages. Please check back again soon!
1:00 pm to 1:15 pm: THURSDAY AFTERNOON GENERAL SESSION
COVID-19 UPDATES
Doctor Jim McDonald, Medical Director, the RI Department of Health
1:30 pm to 2:15 pm: THURSDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
LEFT CLICK on the 3 Workshops listed below to open a separate page for that presentation.
Note: We are in the process of adding materials to these pages. Please check back again soon!
10:30 am to 11:10 am: FRIDAY MORNING GENERAL SESSION
Welcome to Day 2 from Keith Wilcox
President, Advocates in Action RI Statewide Board of Representatives
Presented to Tina Spears, CPNRI
Thanks for all you do FOR us and WITH us, Tina!
Keynote Address from Leah Keith
Artist, Author, Teacher, & Amazing Human!
11:15 am to 12:00 pm: FRIDAY MORNING WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
LEFT CLICK on the 3 Workshops listed below to open a separate page for that presentation.
Note: We are in the process of adding materials to these pages. Please check back again soon!
1:20 pm to 2:00: FRIDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
LEFT CLICK on the 2 Workshops listed below to open a separate page for that presentation.
Note: We are in the process of adding materials to these pages. Please check back again soon!
FRIDAY NIGHT FUN!
CLICK HERE, or on the following image, to download the full 2021 Conference Agenda in PDF format.
This page was updated on Wednesday, December 22, 2021