CFILC's Ability Tools Conference
Friday, April 22, 2022 from 9am-4:45pm (PDT)
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Times listed are Pacific Daylight Time.
9:00AM-10:00AM: Opening/Keynote Speaker
Co-hosts:
Kathrine Crowley, Ability Tools Program Manager, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC)
Sue Privett, AT Advocate at Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC)
Welcome Video:
Senate Majority Leader Mike McGuire
Keynote Speaker:
Michael Galvan, Ph.D, Executive Director at Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) “Assistive Technology and Care of the Earth”
Opening Speaker:
Dan Okenfuss, Public Policy Manager, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) “The History of Earth Day”
10:15AM-11:15AM: Workshop Sessions:
Workshop #1: Meeting AT Needs During Climate Disaster Responses
Panelists:
Shaylin Sluzalis and Germán Parodi – Co-Executive Directors of The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
Workshop #2: Smart AT: Smart for Your Needs and Smart for the Environment
Panelist:
Forrest Holleman – Bay Area Smart Homes
11:15AM-11:30AM: Transition Break
11:30AM-12:30PM: Workshop Sessions:
Workshop #3: Accessible Farming: It Can Be Done
Panelist:
Heidi Cartan – Executive Director of Common Roots Farm
Workshop #4: Keeping Wheels out of Landfills
Panelist:
Vincent Lopez – Assistive Technology Manager for Center for Independence of Individuals with Disabilities San Mateo
12:30PM-1:00PM: Lunch Break
1:00PM-4:00PM: Workshop Session
Workshop #5: Making Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes – Using Everyday Items to Create Extraordinary Solutions
Panelist:
Therese Willkomm, PhD, Director of New Hampshire’s State Assistive Technology Program with the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire (UNH)
4:00PM – 4:15PM: Transition Break
4:15PM – 4:45PM: Connecting With Your CommUnity Networking Sessions
Networking Room #1: Northern California
Co-Moderators:
Anthony Lee, Program Coordinator, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC)
Annette Seabury, Assistive Technology Specialist, (FREED)
Networking Room #2: Central California
Co-Moderators:
Kathrine Crowley, Ability Tools Program Manager, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC)
Ian Dowda, AT Specialist, Independent Living Center of Kern County (ILCKC)
Networking Room #3: Southern California
Co-Moderators:
Jessica Riestra, Statewide Youth Organizer, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC)
Keith Williams, Assistive Technology Coordinator, Disability Community Resource Center (DCRC)
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