Programme
A Pre-Conference Interactive Training Workshop by Dr Stephen Shore, Ed.D
16th July 2011 (Saturday), 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Dr Stephen Shore., Ed.D on “Effective Advocacy & Disclosure – People Supporting Those With Autism”
MAIN CONFERENCE @
Dewan Kuliah Perdana, University Malaysia Sabah
18 July, 2011 (Mon)
Time
Program
7.00 – 8.30 AM
Registration
8.30 – 9.30 AM
Plenary 1 by Dr Stephen Shore, Ed. D. on Promoting Social Inclusion of People with Autism and other Disabilities in Education: An Inside View
9.30 – 10.00 AM
Tea Break
10.00 – 10.45 AM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Dato’ Dr Zaliha Omar on People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability in Malaysia & the Challenges Ahead
10.45 AM – 12.30 PM
Opening Ceremony
(with a video presentation on Seri Mengasih Centre)
(with a video presentation on Seri Mengasih Centre)
12.30 – 2.00 PM
LUNCH
2.00 – 3.00 PM
Plenary 2 by Prof Uichol Kim on Life Challenges, Social Support, and Quality of Life of Family & Children with Disabilities: Psychological, Indigenious, & Cultural Perspectives
SELF-ADVOCATES SESSION
Hall A2 : Sue Rickell on Meaningful Relationships (Part 1)
3.00 – 3.30 PM
Tea Break
3.30 – 5.00 PM
Forum 1: “Towards A More Inclusive Society”
Panel Speakers:
- Dr Stephen Shore, Ed,D
- Dr Kenji Kuno, PhD
- Dr Uichol Kim, PhD
19 July, 2011 (Tue)
Time
Program
8.30 – 9.30 AM
Plenary 3 by Dr Zaliha Omar, M.D. on Medical Breakthroughs & Provisions
9.30 – 10.30 AM
Plenary 4 by Ms Karen Gaffney on “Re-Writing the Data on Down Syndrome – A Self Advocate Perspective”
10.30 – 11.00 AM
Tea Break
11.00 AM – 12.00 PM
TRAINING WORKSHOPS
- Hall 1: Dr Elizabeth Daniel on Sexual Issues of Persons with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- Hall 2: Dr Rejani T.G. on Strategies to handle Behavioural Problems in School Setting: Role of Teachers
- Hall 3: Carol Johnson on An Anger Management Program for Challenged Students
PRESENTATION SESSIONS
- Hall 4: Mr Gan Chun Hong on Dousa-Hou – A Clinical Psychotherapy Approach for Disability in Malaysia Context
- Hall 5: Dr Kenneth Kang on The Use of qEEG, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis & Neurofeedback for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- Hall 6: Dr Stephen Shore on Evaluating Different Approaches for Supporting Children With Autism
SELF-ADVOCATES SESSION
- Hall A2: Sue Rickell on Meaningful Relationships (Part 2)
12.00 – 2.00 PM
Special Lunch hosted by Brig. Gen. Datuk Seri Panglima Dr Kamaruzaman Hj Ampon, the Vice Chancellor of University Malaysia Sabah
2.00 – 3.30 PM
Forum 2: “Right to Life – My Perspective”
Chairman: Dr Elizabeth Daniel
Panel Speakers:
- Dr Zaliha Omar, M.D.
- Karen Gaffney
- Sue Rickell
3.30 – 4.00 PM
Tea Break
4.00 – 5.00 PM
Concurrent Sessions 1 (Paper Presenters)
- Hall 1: Psycho-Social
- Hall 2: Family
- Hall 3: Education, Training and Rehabilitation
- Hall 4: Policy and Employment
- Hall 5: Society
SELF-ADVOCATES SESSION
- Hall A2: Teoh Hooi Ting (United Voice) on Education for Employment
20 July, 2011 (Wed)
Time
Program
8.30 – 9.30 AM
Plenary 5 by Ms Sue Rickell on Hopes, Dreams and Aspirations
9.30 – 10.30 AM
Plenary 6 by Dr Kenji Kuno, PhD on “Employment,Empowerment & Enablement: Supported Employment & Job Coach: New Strategy for the Employment of Persons with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities”
10.30 – 11.00 AM
Tea Break
11.00 AM – 12.30 PM
Concurrent Sessions 2
- Hall 1: Psycho-Social
- Hall 2: Family
- Hall 3: Education, Training and Rehabilitation
- Hall 4: Policy and Employment
- Hall 5: Medical-Psychological
SELF-ADVOCATES SESSION
- Hall A2: Karen Gaffney on Stepping up to the Challenges of Self Advocacy
12.30 – 2.00 PM
Lunch
2.00 – 3.00 PM
Plenary 7 by Ms Lorna Sullivan (Standard Plus, NZ) on “Thinking About What Is Possible”
3.00 – 4.00 PM
Closing Ceremony
(with a special performance by Seri Mengasih Centre’s students)
(with a special performance by Seri Mengasih Centre’s students)
4.00 – 4.30 PM
Tea & End of Conference
“Believing in Better”
Post-Conference Workshop for families of Seri Mengasih Centre by Lorna Sullivan & Lawrence Chok
21st – 22nd July 2011 (Thursday – Friday)
