8th National/1st International Conference on Abuse of Children and Adults with Disabilities
Conference Convenors:
The Arc of Riverside, California
Jim Stream, Executive Director
CAN/DO - Child Abuse & Neglect/Disability Outreach Project
Nora J. Baladerian, Ph.D., Project Director
The California Office of Criminal Justice Planning
Additional Sponsors Invited
When
February 25-27, 2001
Who
Presenters will include national and international experts in the areas of abuse detection and reporting; abuse investigation (physicians, social workers, detectives, law enforcement), interviewing (forensic psychologists, forensic interviewers), prosecutors, police, judges; psychotherapy and supportive services (Victims Services, psychotherapists, disability advocates), and Researchers. Disability Services experts will provide the perspective of their services and their interaction with the criminal justice and protective services agencies. Sexual Assault & Rape Treatment Centers will be represented, as well as other post assault services providers.
Audience members will include professionals in the fields of child abuse, children's services, child & adult protection services, disability related services (Regional Center Services) physicians, attorneys, social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, certified counselors, trauma specialists, service administrators, special education professionals (teachers, teacher's aides, principals, school district personnel), police officers, paramedics, all first-responders to child abuse or dependent adult abuse. We will also provide special workshops by and for parents and other family members of individuals with disabilities who have experienced abuse, and individuals with disabilities who have experienced abuse.
What
This is the only ongoing Conference on the topic of abuse of people with disabilities. We traditionally have a program of excellence, including speakers at the top of their fields. We provide an array of workshops for those who are just learning of this issue to advanced workshops for experts in the field. We always seek presenters who have disabilities and have expertise in this field. We hold our conferences in ADA/504 accessible locations. We offer continuing education credit in as many areas as possible. And, finally, the Conference is organized into tracks, so that participants may follow one particular track of training throughout the Conference. All types of disability and all types of abuse and neglect are addressed.
Where
Location: Riverside Convention Center
Hotels: Holiday Inn Select (fully accessible) and The Mission Inn (Historically interesting, accessible with some accommodation needed)
Information:
Conference on the Abuse of Children and Adults with Disabilities
2100 Sawtelle Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90025
Phone: 310-473-6768
TDD: 310-478-0588
FAX: 310-996-5585
e-mail: nora@disability-abuse.com
Website: http://www.disability-abuse.com
Questions or problems with housing:¾ Melody Ortega at 1-888-748-7733¾ X205 (NEW NUMBER!)¾ We suggest you use the on-line housing form if at all possible.
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Conference logistics call Del Cooper or Vicki Folster:¾ 1-888-818-6298
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Registration -- on-line here or fax completed registration from to 1-909-688-7207
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Program issues -- Nora J. Baladerian, Ph.D., 1-310-473-6768
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Website problems -- Tom Hanna, 607-275-9360.
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Southwest, the Official Airline of the conference: 1-800-433-5368 (see below)
Fly Southwest -- The Official Airline of our Conference --and Get 10% off most already low rates! Southwest Airlines is offering a 10% discount on most of its already low fares for air travel to and from the event. You or your travel agent may call Southwest Airlines Group and Meeting Reservations at 1-800-433-5368 and reference the assigned I.D. Code. Reservations Sales Agents are available 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday -- Friday, or 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. You must make reservations five or more days prior to travel to take advantage of this offer. The I.D. Code is: R1771
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