Day 1: Wednesday February 5

All times Eastern (ET)

11:00am-11:15am

Welcome

Emcee: Nicholas Herd (Creative Advocacy Coordinator, L’Arche Canada)

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Conference Director: Megan Primeau (Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto)

11:15am-12:30pm

Day 1 Opening Keynote
Words Matter

BC Self Advocate Leadership Network Society (BCSALN)

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12:30pm-12:45pm

Posters, Supporters, and Networking Break

12:45pm-1:45pm

Breakout Workshops A

Comparing Mental Disorders Between Manitobans with and without Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Population-Based Study

Fostering Healthy Relationships and Supporting the Intersection of Intellectual Disability and Sexual Health

The Health of Youth with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare Services

An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Treatment To School-Aged Children and Youth with Autism and an Intellectual Disability who Exhibit Severe Complex Behavioural Challenges in the Classroom

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1:45pm-2:15pm

Posters, Supporters, and Networking Break

2:15pm-3:15pm

Breakout Workshops B

Health and Quality of Life of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Living in Community Homes: Perspective of Staff and Families

Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia – New Guidelines

Intergenerational Planning and the Key Role of Friends and Relationship for Long-term Safety and Security

Occupational Therapy Practice with the Adult Population: Providing Client-Centered Services

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3:15pm-3:45pm

Posters, Supporters, and Networking Break

3:45pm-4:45pm

Day 1 Closing Keynote
Panel: Effective Cross-System Collaborations

Cathy Daniels (Nurse Practitioner, Complex Care Program, Sick Kids)

Dorothy Edem (Director of Mental Health and Addictions, Nova Scotia Health)

Liezel Giesbrecht (Nurse Consultant, Community Nursing Services, St. Amant)

Moderated by: Terry Broda (Nurse Practitioner, Consultant, Speaker)

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4:45pm-5:00pm

Emcee: Nicholas Herd (Creative Advocacy Coordinator, L’Arche Canada)

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Conference Director: Megan Primeau (Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto)