Virtual Agenda

CRCs: Attendees (in-person and virtual) can earn a total of 11 CRC CEUs, of which 5 will qualify for ethics credits.

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Wednesday, May 21

8:30 - 8:50 AM CDT

Welcome

9:00 - 10:00 AM CDT

Concurrent Sessions 1

Maximizing Vocational Rehabilitation Outcomes: Leveraging High Quality Technical Assistance for Lasting Impact
Emily Brinck, Cayte Anderson, Chelsea Brehmer, Jessica Holton, Stacie Castillo, UW-Madison; IPARRT; Beth Gaertner, UW-Stout; SVRI
Slides: Maximizing VR Outcomes
The Ethical Implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Simulated Client Role-Play Training In Rehabilitation Counseling Education
Sara Park, Christine Sui, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Slides: Ethical Implications GenAI (pdf)

10:00 - 10:15 AM CDT

Break

10:15 - 11:15 AM CDT

Concurrent Sessions 2

Learn the Impact of AI-Powered Outreach and Intake on Employment Opportunities for People With Disabilities
Andree Dolan, David Douglas, Yolobe Inc.; Laurel Buck, AAoM Autism Alliance of Michigan; Jason Thompson, City of Milwaukee
Slides: Learn the Impact of AI-Powered Outreach (pdf)
A Toolkit to Help Your Agency With Quality Self-Employment Outcomes
Michael Frain, Caroline Bolas, Penne Hartly, Sara Kuehn, Ghari Shirley, Jennifer Sanchez, Ima Abbot, Florida Atlantic University
Slides: Toolkit Self-Employment Outcomes (pdf)

11:15 - 11:30 AM CDT

Break

11:30 - 12:00 PM CDT

Keynote: Navigating The Storm: Setting a Course For the Future of Vocational Rehabilitation
Timothy Tansey, University of Wisconsin-Madison

12:00 - 12:15 PM CDT

Break

12:15 - 1:15 PM CDT

Lunch Sessions

1:15 - 1:30 PM CDT

Break

1:30 - 2:30 PM CDT

Concurrent Sessions 3

Data-Informed Transition Collaboration: A New Solution to Old Problems
Brian Phillips, Utah State University; Allison Fleming, Penn State University
Slides: Data-Informed Transition Collaboration (pdf)
Quality Indicators of Supported Employment for People with IDD
Carol Schall, Lauren Avellone, Ph.D., Chris Claude, Ph.D., Pete Temple, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University
Slides: Quality Indicators of Supported Employment (pdf)

2:30 - 2:45 PM CDT

Break

2:45 - 3:45 PM CDT

Concurrent Sessions 4

3:45 - 4:00 PM CDT

Break

4:00 - 5:00 PM CDT

Concurrent Sessions 5

Pathways to Advancement: Interim Evaluation Findings from the Nebraska Career Pathways Advancement Model Demonstration Project
Kelly Haines, Ami Stubben-Goetsch, Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston
Slides: Pathways to Advancement (pdf)
Employment and Vocational Rehabilitation Considerations for People with Long COVID Syndrome
Phillip Rumrill, Ph.D., CRC, University of Kentucky; Malachy Bishop, Ph.D., CRC, Amy Rumrill, Ph.D., CRC, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Slides: Employment and VR Considerations (pdf)

= Session offers Ethics Credit

Thursday, May 22

10:00 - 11:00 AM CDT

Concurrent Sessions 6

Is it Working? Understanding the Supervisory Working Alliance and the Impacts of Differences in Supervision Expectations
Gizem Tekinarslan, Louis Fosu-Asare, Tolga Zencir, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Slides: Is It Working? (pdf)
From Interns to Industry Ready: Tracking Skills Development
Jenna Zeiler, Catharina Hughey, Roots Colorado Inc. dba DIRT Coffee
Slides: From Interns to Industry Ready (pdf)

11:00 - 11:15 AM CDT

Break

11:15 - 12:15 PM CDT

Concurrent Sessions 7

Ethical Considerations for Entry-Level Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals: Addressing Gaps in Pre-Service Education
Nicole Achey, University of Maine at Farmington; Emily A. Brinck, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Slides: Ethical Considerations for Entry-Level VR Professionals
Medicine Wheel Evaluation Format
Wayne Dagel, American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Training and Technical Assistance Center (AIVRTTAC) - Institute for Human Development; Elizabeth Boland, TVR Institute, Northwest Indian College
Slides: Medicine Wheel Evaluation Format (pdf)

12:15 - 12:30 PM CDT

Break

12:30 - 1:30 PM CDT

Lunch Break and Sessions

Clinical Supervision & Gatekeeping: Ethical Dilemmas and Concerns
Trenton Landon, PhD, CRC, A-CMHC, Melanie Poe, and Marissa Hernandez
Slides: Clinical Supervision Gatekeeping (pdf)
Education as a Pathway to Employment; Breaking Barriers to Success
Natalie Doerfler, Sabrina Cunliffe, Oregon Vocational Rehabilitation – Inclusive Career Advancement Program
Slides: Education Pathway To Employment (pdf)

1:30 - 1:45 PM CDT

Break

1:45 - 2:45 PM CDT

Concurrent Sessions 8

The Evolving and Often Overlooked Potential of Self-Management in Rehabilitation: The Example of Multiple Sclerosis Self-Management
Malachy Bishop, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Michael Frain, Florida Atlantic University
Slides: Evolving and Often Overlooked (pdf)
Empowering People with Disabilities through Innovative Vocational Rehabilitation in Tech Careers
Ayse Torres, Dr. Javad Hashemi, Dr. Sangbeak Ye, Florida Atlantic University; Emily Brinck, University of Wisconsin-Stout
Slides: Empowering People in Tech Careers (pdf)

2:45 - 3:00 PM CDT

Break

3:00 - 4:00 PM CDT

Concurrent Sessions 9

4:00 - 4:10 PM CDT

Break

4:10 - 4:30 PM CDT

Closing Remarks