When:
March 8, 2024 – March 9, 2024 all-day
2024-03-08T00:00:00-05:00
2024-03-10T00:00:00-05:00

The Road Forward: DDS & Chapter 688 Transitional Services for Massachusetts FamiliesVirtual Conference, March 8th, 2024, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford ConferenceBuilding Interdependence – Practical Tools for Neurodivergent Adulthood” will provide valuable insights and practical tools for Autistic and other Neurodivergent individuals navigating the complexities of adulthood.
* Emphasizing the importance of interdependence, AANE will offer a day of learning designed to foster capability and confidence in adulthood, including information on healthcare, financial literacy, housing, and more.
*Conference registrants will gain free access to the 2023 recorded presentations on accessing federal benefits.
Fees apply, registration is required to https://aane.org/2024-jody-acford-conference-details/  or contact events@aane.org.
2024 Topics:

  • Opening Address – Becca Lory Hector, Director of Training.
  • Presentation: Neuroinclusive Healthcare: Strategies for Navigating a Broken System – Melissa Houser, All Brains Belong.
  • Presentation: Barriers to Financial Equity for Autistic Adults
  • Lunch Break – Beyond Chronic Burnout Podcast – Host: Carol Jean Whittington from Mind Your Autistic Brain
  • Presentation: Finding/Navigating Housing Solutions – Desiree Kameka Galloway
  • Panel Discussion: Practical Advice for Navigating Transportation – Practical Advice for Navigating Transportation
  • Closing Address – Practical Advice for Navigating Transportation

 

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