Innovations in Supporting the Lives of Individuals With IDD

8:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

Registration & Continental Breakfast

• Welcome coffee and a networking opportunity for attendees to meet and engage before the sessions begin.

8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Welcome

Opening Keynote Address

John Foxe PhD , Founding Director Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Institute 

Building a Better Solution for People with IDD at an Academic Medical Center: Learning as we go

9:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m.

Beth Fugere

Parent story : Perspective, Passion, Purpose – The journey forward.

9:15 a.m-9:45 a.m.

Thomas O'Connor, President at Al Sigl Community of Agencies

Bringing Agencies Together to Support Individuals with IDD and their families: Lessons learned

Facilitated by Ellen Donald PT PhD Director of Golisano Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Initiative (GIDDI)

9:45 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.

Break & Networking

10:00 a.m.- 10:45 a.m.

Session 2: Collaboration Across Service Providers

• Facilitator and scribe at each table (with structured questions to discuss):
• Round Tables:
• Healthcare
• Supported Living
• Supported Employment
• Recreation
• Education
• Advocacy/Policy

10:45 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.

Report out from roundtables

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Next Steps: Building a Collaborative Future for IDD Care in Southwest Florida

• Summarizing the key points of the symposium.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration and ongoing education to improve outcomes for individuals with IDD.

Adjournment

• Thank you/closing remarks.
• Information about future events, resources, and networking opportunities.