Speaking For Ourselves
2008 Annual Statewide Conference
"Making Choices, Making Changes"

Saturday, June 21, 2008
The Inn at Chester Springs - Exton, PA

Conference Chair: Rick Giovannucci

Invited Special Guests:
Tia Nellis - Nationally Known Self-Advocate
Chester Finn - Self-Advocate Association of New York State
Estelle Richman - Secretary, PA Department of Public Welfare
Kevin Casey - Deputy Secretary, PA Office of Developmental Programs
Dr. Diane Nelson Bryen, Institute on Disabilities
Dr. David Mitchell, Institute on Disabilities
Karl Williams - Singer/Songwriter/ Author

Conference Highlights:
Keynote Sessions with Tia Nellis and Chester Finn
Song Time with Singer/Songwriter Karl Williams
Annual Awards
Open Microphone
Workshops
Resource Tables
Door Prizes
Casino Party!

“Vote like your life depends on it. Because it does.”
- Justin Dart, Jr.

2008 Conference Schedule
8:30 am Registration & Resource Tables
9:00 am Continental Breakfast and Opening Session
10:00 am Break
10:30 am Morning Workshops 
12:00 pm Lunch, Annual Awards and Keynote Speaker
2:00 pm Break
2:30 pm Afternoon Workshops
3:30 pm Break
4:00 pm Casino Party and Movie - “Body & Soul: Diana & Kathy”
6:00 pm Conference Concludes

General Information

Attendant Care:
SFO does not provide attendants.  Please plan to bring your own.  If you need to arrange for services, please contact SFO at 1-800-867-3330 for assistance (additional fee applies).

Meals Included:
Continental Breakfast, Beverages, Lunch and Light Dinner/Party Food

Transportation
Attendees are responsible for arranging their own transportation.  Additional information will be sent in your confirmation.  For Para-Transit arrangements the exact address of the hotel is:  815 Paoli Pike, Exton, PA 19341

Conference Hotel
The Inn at Chester Springs
815 North Pottstown Pike
Exton, PA  19341
* Use this address for Para-Transit

Overnight Accommodations
Do you need to stay overnight?  Call Speaking For Ourselves by June 6 to reserve a room, 1-800-867-3330.

Workshop Descriptions

Morning Workshops:

1.  Finding the Home for You - Learn from the Self-Determination Housing Project how to get the accessible, affordable housing you want.

2.  Why Do I Want to Vote? - Learn the many reasons for voting and get hands-on experience with a voting machine.

3.  An Overview of Person-Directed Services in the PA ODP Waivers - An informational session about system changes, what you need to know and what it means for you.

Afternoon Workshops:

4.  Great Ideas for Chapter Meetings - Tried and true activities for practicing self-advocacy and leadership at your meetings.

5.  Getting a Job - How-to’s and resources to help people with disabilities find and keep jobs.

6.  Resources You Didn’t Know You Have - A panel presentation by organizations that help self advocates and families find needed information about the ODP service system.

Resource Tables
Available all day to answer questions and provide information:
Acquired Brain Injury Network of PA
Camphill Soltane
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills
Community Involvement Network & Project A.B.L.E.
First Responders & Disability Awareness Training
"Lost in a Desert World" by Roland Johnson
PA Premise Alert
PA Waiting List Campaign
Self-Determination Housing Project
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"Lost in a Desert World", Roland Johnson’s Autobiography
Roland Johnson’s autobiography is republished! Purchase your copy at the SFO 2008 Conference. This is your chance to get a copy of this landmark book!

Questions?  Call Speaking For Ourselves at 1-800-867-3330.

Conference Registration Form
Please print clearly or type.  Complete one (1) form per person.

Personal Information:

First Name:
Last Name:
Organization:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Daytime Phone/TTY:
Email Address:

Access Information:
Do you need?
Sign Language Interpreter:
Reader during classes:
Documents in Electronic Format:
Braille:
Please contact me so I can explain what I need:

I will bring a PAS/Attendant:
I will bring a wheelchair/scooter for mobility:

Dietary Needs:
Please list any dietary restrictions:

Workshops
Please select the workshops you plan to attend:
Morning (choose 1)
Finding the Home for You
Why Do I Want to Vote?
Overview of Person-Directed Services

Afternoon (choose 1)
Great Ideas for Chapter Meetings
Getting a Job
Resources You Didn’t Know Have

Sponsorship:

Conference Sponsor (choose level):
Neighbor $50 (program listing)
Friend $100 (Neighbor level plus insertion in conference bag) 
Supporter $250 (Friend level, plus 1/4 page program ad)
Partner $500 (Supporter level, plus 1/2 page program ad)

Self-Advocate Sponsor
$50 will pay for conference registration and travel for one Self-Advocate to attend the conference!  Donation amount:

Payment Information:

Cost (Includes meals, refreshments, sessions and materials)
SFO Member $35.00
Staff with SFO Member $35.00 (Please note SFO does not provide PAS)
Non-Member $40.00
New Member $45.00 (Includes Conference and 1-year SFO membership)

Visa:
MasterCard:
Check/Money Order payable to: Speaking For Ourselves:

Name on Card:
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Expiration Date:
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Registration Deadline is June 13, 2008.
Registrations accepted via fax at 717-776-4420 or mail to:
Registration
950 Walnut Bottom Road, Suite 15-229
Carlisle, PA 17015

Questions?  
Contact Speaking For Ourselves at 1-800-867-3330.