APRIL 2023 Call for Workshops

APRIL 2023 Call for Workshops

Submissions are due by 6/27/23. Our committee will be working diligently to get responses back to all respondents by 7/15/23. If you have questions, please reach out to Mary Willard at mwillard@april-rural.org.
This year's APRIL Conference, "The Magic of Independent Living," will be October 13-14, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, CA. The 2023 Youth Conference and Pre-Conference will be at the same location on October 12. Please check our website regularly as we begin to fill in more details as they unfold: APRIL Conference Page

We are excited to feature you all during our conferences, as peer experts on many different topics in the field. We could not make these great learning opportunities happen without your support, willingness to share your knowledge and expertise, and your enthusiasm for ensuring people with disabilities have the right and opportunity to live, work, play, and love in the communities of their choice.

We look forward to learning more about you and your areas of expertise!

Some of our areas of interest this year include:

Transportation models, Diversity Equity Inclusion, Serving Indigenous Populations, SILC emerging practices, SILC operations, Alternatives to Guardianship, Youth Transition, Nursing Home Transition, Transition from Incarcaration, Grant Writing and Fund Development, Human Resources, Building Accessible Experiences, Emergency Preparedeness, Housing Resources, Legislative updates, Independent Living 101

Youth Consumer Priority Areas: Connecting with Community Resources, Connecting with Peers, Building Healthy Relationships, Tools for Self-Advocates, IL Philosophy
Name of Primary Presenter*

First NameLast Name
Organization Name*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Will this workshop have co-presenters?*

YesNo
Please list all other presenters here. (Please note: Only the main contact on this form will be notified. You are responsible for looping in any co-presenters.)*
Title of Proposed Presentation:*
In a brief summary, please describe the purpose and nature of your proposed session. What will attendees learn from your session? Why should your workshop be featured at the APRIL Conference?*
Please provide a short description of your workshop here that would be used for advertising purposes if chosen.*
Have you presented this workshop before?*

YesNo
If you have a link to any video footage or examples of previous presentations of this workshop, please provide it here.
Which type of timeslot do you need for your workshop?*

1 hour (60 min) time slot1.5 hour (90 min) time slotI have no preference on the length of time slot
Do you require any specific audio/visual equipment for your workshop? (Please select all that apply. All rooms are provided with two wireless mics, a screen, and a projector for their presentations)*

A microphone runner for listening session for heavily interactive presentationsAudio plug-in for video soundI will NOT be able to bring my own laptop for my presentation and would need to borrow oneFlip chart with markersLapel or lavalier microphone (hands free)Sticky note flip chart with markersNone of the aboveOther
My workshop would be MOST appropriate for the following audience (Choose 1):*

Advocacy CoordinatorsBoard of DirectorsCongregate Setting Transition SpecialistsEmployment Specialists/Work Incentive CoordinatorsGeneral IL Specialist work (IL skills training, information and referral, consumer goal setting, transportation specialists, etc.)IL Leadership (CEOs, EDs, HR Directors, Finance Directors, etc.)Peer Coordinators/Peer Program SpecialistsSILCsYouth ConsumersYouth CoordinatorsOther
If needed would this presentation be able to be presented virtually?

YesNo
Please provide a bio for the primary presenter:*
Please provide a co-presenter bio below:
Please provide additional presenter bio below (if needed):
I agree and understand the following statements (please check all):*

My presentation must be easily made accessible to all. Examples include: videos including closed captioning, Pictures being audio described with descriptions provided ahead of time, electronic handouts made accessible with alt text and headings etc., plain language documents of handouts. If bringing optional hardcopy materials to share must bring 2 Large print and 2 Braille to be available (please note numbers may change as registrations come in.)I will attend one of the free mandatory prep sessions with the APRIL staff in the month of September to get any important information, give any necessary updates, and ensure that I have all my questions answered before the run of event in October.Myself, my CIL/SILC, or other organization will be responsible for covering my travel expenses to the conference. Please note: all those presenting at the conference will receive a $50 discount code on registration as a thank you for sharing your knowledge. Please get your registrations in as soon as you know you are participating.I agree to my session being recorded.I am responsible for sending any changes in speakers, bios, or workshop descriptions to Mary Willard no later than September 1, 2023.Any handouts or PowerPoint presentations must be made fully accessible, and must be submitted by September 5, 2023 to mwillard@april-rural.org and aprilinfo@april-rural.org for electronic distribution.
Please select below accommodations that you need more information about to make sure your presentation and materials are accessible as can be:

How to make a plain language resourceHow to make my electronic materials accessible such as powerpoint, PDF, Word docHow to audio describe during my presentationWhere/how to get Braille made if bringing optional paper copies of handoutsOther
Anything else we need to know?
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