NYSADSP
SYMPOSIUM 2014
*CALL FOR PAPERS*
The New York State Association of Day Service Providers is planning
SYMPOSIUM 2014.
This year’s conference will be held November 5th, 6th and 7th 2014 at the Gideon-Putnam Hotel and ConferenceCenter in Saratoga Springs, New York. The goal of the Symposium is to share creative ideas, program techniques, and issues which relate to day services and those individuals we serve. Your audience may be comprised of direct service professionals, clinicians, managers, consumers and families.
We are looking for presentations on various topics including volunteer and work opportunities, autism, community integration, services for specialized or challenging consumers, individualized planning, promoting individual choice, innovative programming, personal futures planning, quality assurance/quality improvement strategies, staff development and other best practices.
If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise, please complete the attached application and send it to:
Dory Wheatley-Higgins
NYSADSP
60 East Market Street, #200
Corning, NY14830
914.631.2400 ext. 312
Fax 914.631.3608
Additional applications can be found on our website. The address is .
All presentations proposals MUST be returned to the above address on or before June 1, 2014. You will receive notice of the Symposium Committee’s determination for this presentation by July 18, 2014.
NYSADSP
SYMPOSIUM 2014
*CALL FOR PAPERS*
NOVEMBER 5 – 7, 2014
(Please type or print neatly)
Recommended Track(check the one that closely related to your session – see Call for Abstracts)
___ Profound/Multiply Challenged___ Autism Spectrum___ Staff Development
___ Older Adults___ Regulations/Compliance___ Grant Presentations
___ Administrative Issues___ Challenging Behaviors___ Clinical Services
___ Day Services___ Consumer Empowerment___ Innovative Services
___ Other
Title: ______
Presenter(s) Name: ______
Title: ______
Address: ______
Telephone #: ______
Will an interpreter be needed for the presentation?___ Yes___ No
Note: Up to 2 presenters will receive complimentary registration.
Description of Presentation: (75 words of less)
Please include an outline of the session & a description of what participants will learn at your session
NYSADSP
SYMPOSIUM 2014
*CALL FOR PAPERS*
Type of Presentation:(Check the description which most accurately describes your session)
___ Workshop – Experimental activities and/or other forms of skill building audience involvement
___ Panel Discussion – Includes time for audience questions – summary remarks are presented
___ Hands on Demonstration___ Lecture___ Other – Please Specify
Amount of Time Required for Presentation:
___ 1 Hour___ 1.5 Hours___ 2 Hours___ Other
Intended Audience:(Check all that apply)
___ Direct Service Professionals___ Clinicians___ Mid-Management Staff
___ Quality Assurance Staff___ Administrators___ Staff Trainers
___ Ancillary___ Other
Equipment Needed: (Check the appropriate equipment within 1 category)
Category 1Category 2Category 3
___ VCR & Monitor ___ Projector Table ___ Easel
___ Easel ___ Easel ___ Blackboard
___ Screen ___ Other
*Note: NYSADSP will supply only the above-mentioned equipment selected within one of the above categories. You/your agency will be responsible for any additional audio-visual needs, for example, LCD projectors.
Are you interested in exhibiting at our Trade Show?___ Yes___ No
Please indicate which day you would prefer to make your presentation?
___ November 5th___ November 6th___ November 7th
**Presentations slots on November 5th are 2 hours in length
*THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SIGNED IF THIS PRESENTATION
IS TO BE ACCEPTED*
Presenter’s Names(s):
Presentation Title:
Agency:
Address:
Telephone #:
I, ______, the Day Services Director, am aware of this
presentation and will provide any support to ______that
is necessary for this presentation.
______
SignatureDate
PLEASE RETURN THIS SIGNED FORM WITH YOUR PRESENTATION PROPOSAL BY: June 1, 2014
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