NADSA Call for Educational Session Proposals

CALL FOR EDUCATIONAL SESSION PROPOSALS
Deadline: MARCH 15, 2020

NADSA 2020 National Conference

Serving Seniors, Veterans and Those with Disabilities Through Diverse Adult Day Programs

OCTOBER 8-10, 2020

Omni William Penn

Pittsburgh, PA
The National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) conference is the largest gathering of Adult Day Services (ADS) decision-makers in the country. NADSA is committed to providing its membership with the skills, abilities, and networks needed to be the choice for community-based health and wellness services for adults as well as the choice for employment in community long-term health care. We hope that you will join us in Pittsburgh as a presenter of an educational session. The success of the NADSA conference depends on engaging sessions and workshops!

The theme for the 2020 Conference is:

Serving Seniors, Veterans and Those with Disabilities
Through Diverse Adult Day Programs

As we all know, ADS is one of the fastest growing sectors in the health and social arenas. What we often miss is the diverse populations we serve, the variety of funding sources we might tap, and the innovative clinical and business practices that will ensure we thrive. The work we do each day has a profound and lasting impact on our clients, families, and communities. It is imperative that we come together to network and share what we learn and experience each day in our Centers. As ADS professionals, we are the voice of ADS. As our national association, NADSA helps fashion a vision for ADS and leads us toward that future. We celebrate the value of ADS for not only those we serve, but for you who make such an important difference in their lives.

SESSION CONTENT TRACKS ACROSS ADS
- Activities
- Art, Community Exploration, Music and more
- Advocacy
  Empowering Advocates, Policy Initiatives, Regulatory Issues and more
- Business
  Center Operations, System Improvements, Revenue Streams and more
- Caregiving
  Advocacy, Support Groups and more
- Clinical Care
- Cyber-Security and Risk Management
- Best Practices, Falls Prevention, Medication Management and more
- HIPPA Compliance and Other Regulations
- Fundraising, including Grant Writing and Building Partnerships in Community
- Leadership
  Team Building, Strategic Partnerships, etc.
- Marketing
  How To, Successful Campaigns, Unusual Approaches and more
- Person-Centered Care
  Programs Supporting Individual Goals and Preferences and more
- Populations
  Behavioral Health, Dementia, IDD, Veterans and much more
- Research/Pilots
  Research Studies, Pilot Projects and more
- Staff & Volunteers
  Hiring & On-Boarding, Performance Rewards, Discipline & Termination
- Start-Up
  Key Considerations, Building/Space, Program Models and more
- Technology
- Telemedicine, Wearable Devices and more
Proposals for Spanish language presentations are welcome. Proposals must be submitted in English for review.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All submitters are required to provide the following information:
- Main Presenter Contact Information Main Presenter Bio (75 words max) Additional Presenter(s) Contact Information (3 additional max) Additional Presenter(s) Bio(s) (75 words max, per Bio)
- Session Title (NADSA may edit for clarity/space)
- Three (3) Learning Objectives (required for CEU approval)
- Session Description (100 words max, NADSA may edit for clarity/space)
- Biographies must be included to be considered. NEW this Year!
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

To submit a session proposal, please follow these submission guidelines:
- NEW FOR 2020:
  All EDUCATION sessions will be 60 minutes (no mid-way break)
  All WORKSHOP sessions will be 180 minutes (15-minute mid-way break) You must budget time for questions within the session time allotted
- All proposals must be educational in nature – no sales/marketing.
- There is no fee to submit a proposal, but you must be a NADSA member both when you submit and at the conference.
- Presentations should focus on current or emerging issues, challenges, best practices or other key areas of interest to Adult Day Services.
- Proposals for Spanish language presentations are welcome; please submit proposals in English for review.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: March 1, 2020
To be considered, proposals must include ALL requested information.

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

Proposals will be evaluated on the following:
- Interactive/Engaging (30%):
  Adult learners have an attention span of seven minutes. It is crucial that the session be participatory. Describe the methods you will use to make the session engaging.
- Outcomes/Impact (25%):
  How has this topic/approach benefited participants, families, and key decision-makers, payers, or improved the operations of your organization?
- Replicability (25%):
  What elements of this topic/approach can readily be utilized by other ADS providers?
- Uniqueness (20%):
  What are the unique elements and successes of this topic/approach?
PROPOSAL STATUS NOTIFICATION: Week of April 2, 2020

You will receive notification of the status of your proposal during the week of April 2, 2020. Acceptance may be contingent upon your willingness to combine elements of your proposal with another presenter/proposal. Please hold the conference dates of OCTOBER 8-10, 2020 open until notified of your proposal status.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FEES

Presenters MUST register by JULY 20, 2020 (Early Bird Registration deadline).

AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT

If requested by JULY 20, 2020, the session room will be provided with an LCD projector and screen, at no charge. Presenters are required to provide their own laptop computers. Please let us know by JULY 20, 2020 if you have additional A/V needs so we can obtain pricing information.

ELECTRONIC HANDOUTS DEADLINE: September 2, 2020

Electronic handouts only (no hard copies), for all sessions, will be made available for attendees to download/print. Email PDF handout(s) by SEPTEMBER 2, 2020, to memberservices@NADSA.org.

PRESENTERS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide complete information for up to three (3) proposed presenters per session. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.
- Review Presenters’ Responsibilities with each presenter prior to proposal submission.
- Provide a Bio (75 word max) for each proposed presenter.
- Communicate the accept/decline status of the proposal to all additional presenters.
- Contact each presenter to confirm his or her participation and registration for the conference. All presenters must register for the conference by JULY 20, 2020 to receive Early Bird registration rates.
- Hold the conference dates OCTOBER 8-10, 2020 open until notified of your proposal status.
- This is a GREEN conference (electronic handouts only, no hard copies). Submit presentation handout in a PDF format via email to memberservices@NADSA.org no later than SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 for posting on the Conference app.
- Allow NADSA to list your contact information on printed, electronic, and online materials.
- Refrain from using the session platform, audio-visual materials, or handout materials to showcase, promote or sell business products/services.
- NADSA cannot pay honoraria, travel, per diem, or other costs associated with presenting at the conference.
Title of Session: (8-10 words) NADSA reserves the right to edit for clarity/space.
Description of Session: Provide a narrative description (no more than 100 words) that summarizes the session. If your proposal is selected, this narrative will be used in the Conference Brochure / Schedule. NADSA reserves the right to edit for clarity/space.
Learning Objectives for Session: List three (3) objectives of the session that specify what will be learned as a result of attending the session. NADSA reserves the right to edit for clarity/space and CEU requirements.
Content Track for Session (check all that apply)

Across ADSActivitiesAdvocacyBest Practices, Falls Prevention, Medication ManagementBusinessCaregivingClinical CareCybersecurity/Risk ManagementFundraising, Grant Writing/Building PartnershipsHIPPA ComplianceLeadershipMarketingPerson-Centered CarePopulationsResearch/PilotsStaff & VolunteersStart-UpTechnologyTelemedicine
Audience For Session (check all that apply):

EmergingSeasonedAdvancedSpanish Language
Disclosure of Products/Services for Sale: Education sessions are intended to educate/support learning; therefore, presenters may not sell, promote or pitch any specific products or services. Does your session include products/services for sale which may be beneficial to Adult Day Services Providers?

YesNo
If yes, please describe products/services
Please indicate your interest in making a presentation "on this topic" via a 1 hour webinar on a mutually-agreed upon future date.

YesNo
Proposal Submitter*

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
E-mail
example@example.com
Academic institution, degree, and year:
Academic institution, degree, and year:
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Your Bio (75 words max):
I have read, understand and agree to comply with the Presenters' Responsibilities*

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Presenter #2: Provide Name, Job Title, Organization and Email
Presenter #2: Provide Academic Credentials and Bio (75 words max)
Presenter #3: Provide Name, Job Title, Organization and Email
Presenter #3: Provide Academic Credentials and Bio (75 words max)
Email
example@example.com
Presenter(s) References: Provide the names and contact information for at least two (2) persons who have witnessed your session/presentation skills.
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