Concurrent E Sessions

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 from 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Person-Centered Services

Moderator: A. Michael Bloom, MA, MS, FAAIDD, Bloom Coaching & Performance

A Journey Towards Person Centered Services
Angie Conrad, New Directions
Leanne Kennedy, New Directions
Carolyn Peters, PhD, New Directions
Charmayne Dube, PhD, New Directions

Individuals with Disabilities in Their Communities: a Flexible Model for Community Assessment and Planning
Kevin Aldridge, MA, Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence

Cross-Cultural Assessment

Moderator: Yona Lunsky, PhD, FAAIDD, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

Crossing boundaries; QOL assessment in 6 countries using the Personal Outcomes Scale ( POS)
Claudia Claes, PhD, University of College Ghent
Jos van Loon, PhD, Van Loon & Van Loon
Stijn Vandevelde, PhD, University College & Ghent University
Robert Schalock, PhD, FAAID, Schalock & Associates

Assessing the transition needs of youth with IDD in Korea
Youngsun Lee, PhD, Inha University, South Korea
Youjin Seong, MA, University of Kansas
Hwan-HeeKim, MA, Inha University, South Korea
Ik-dong Lee, BA, Inha University, South Korea
Jeong Yun Jang, BA, Inha University, South Korea

Universal Design in Learning

Moderator: Michael L. Wehmeyer, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Kansas

Increasing Reading Scores through the use of Universal Design for Learning and Learning by Design
Loui Lord Nelson, PhD, FAAIDD, CAST & Boston College
Peggy Coyne, EdD, Center for Applied Special Technology

iPad or iPod touch: Managing Tasks in Classroom or Recreational Settings for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Nicole Uphold, PhD, Illinois State University
Karen Douglas, PhD, Illinois State University

Special Education Assessment and Evaluation

Moderator: Sarah Hall, PhD, Ashland University

Developing Test Items to Assess Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities in the Alternate Assessment
Judith Gross, PhD, University of Kansas
Michelle Shipman, University of Kansas

Equipping Special Education Paraprofessionals to Implement Effective Practices: A Randomized-Control Trial
Matthew Brock, MA, Vanderbilt University
Erik Carter, PhD, Vanderbilt University

Quality of Life

Moderator: Barbara Mazella, MS, FAAIDD, Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services

Comparison of Turkish Disability Policy with United Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Core Concepts of Disability Policy
Rud Turnbull, JD, FAAIDD, University of Kansas
Bekir Fatih Meral, PhD, University of Kansas

The significative variables to promote quality of Life outcomes in a service provider organization
Luigi Croce MD, Catholic University Brescia & ANFFAS
Marco Lombardi MS, Catholic University Brescia & La Nuvola
Roberto Cavagnola, PsyD, Anffas Brecia

Advancing Postsecondary Opportunities for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Moderator: David Rotholz, PhD, FAAIDD, University of South Carolina

Tom Thompson, MA, Higher Education Consultant
Karen Pettus, PhD, University of South Carolina