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2014 Midwest Summer Institute: Inclusion & Communication for All

June 23, 2014 - June 24, 2014

$100 – $200

Join with a community of educators, families, individuals with and without disabilities, support personnel, and researchers for two days of presentations, discussions, panels, hands-on learning, and networking across the Midwest.

The Midwest Summer Institute will focus on (a) Inclusive schools, employment, and daily living and (b) Communication and supported or facilitated typing for people with autism spectrum disabilities and other complex communication needs.

Nationally recognized and area experts on school and community inclusion and alternative communication supports will join us for the two days.  Featured presenters among several include  Kathie Snow of Disability is Natural, Darlene Hanson, Director of Communication Supports at WAPADH (Whittier, CA), and Tracy Thresher, self-advocate featured in the award winning documentary Wretches & Jabberers.

$175 for early registration by MAY 14th.

Details

Start:
June 23, 2014
End:
June 24, 2014
Cost:
$100 – $200
Event Category:
Website:
http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/events/inclusion/index.shtml

Organizer

Amy Petersen
Email:
amy.petersen@uni.edu
Website:
http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/events/inclusion/index.shtml

Venue

University of Northern Iowa
Russell Hall
Cedar Falls, IA United States
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Website:
http://www.vpaf.uni.edu/events/inclusion/index.shtml