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Economic Dialogue: Challenges and Opportunities
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Economy: It’s on everyone’s mind. The Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities is dedicating a day (and an early bird on Tuesday) on the subject, hoping to educate, illuminate and stimulate new ‘out of the box thinking.’ We hope you join us for some of these exciting sessions.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in Room 306B
Keynote: Andrew Imparato
Transforming American Disability Policy by Dismantling the Poverty Trap
Washington-based disability rights lawyer Andrew Imparato, will discuss AAPD’s agenda to improve the economic status of people with disabilities in the U.S. by transforming the largest federal programs that serve Americans with disabilities so that they are more consistent with the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act: equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. Imparato will also discuss efforts underway in Washington to advance the disability policy agenda in the context of the Obama Administration. Learn more about Andrew Imparato
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM in Room 306B
Is the Social Net Disappearing? What We Can do To Make Things Right
Debbie Shimizu, Louis Erteschik, Samantha
Marsh, Alex Santiago
The national agenda and policy directives for persons with disabilities continues to progress. At the same time, as the economy continues to slide, strapped states are cutting much needed social and medical services for people including those with disabilities. Are these cuts ethical? Do these cuts reflect a caring society? Do we want to bury our heads in the sand or be empowered and stand up for what is right. Let’s talk.
Louis Erteschik has been an attorney for thirty five years. I have been with the Hawaii Disability Rights Center for nearly six years. For twelve years he was a Hearing Officer at the Department of Health and for fourteen legislative sessions, he functioned as a staff attorney for various Senators and Committees, including Health, Human Services, Environmental Protection and Ways and Means.
Debbie Shimizu, LSW, is the Executive Director of the Hawaii Chapter office of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Prior to her position at NASW, Ms. Shimizu worked at the University of Hawaii School of Social Work, Fort Shafter Army Community Services, Mental Health Association and the Easter Seals Society.
Samantha Marsh is AUCD’s 2009 Disability Policy Leadership Fellow. Samantha is a doctoral student in the Special Education and Disability Policy Leadership Program at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and a former LEND trainee from the VA-LEND Program as well as working with the Partnership for People with Disabilities in Richmond, Virginia.
Alex Santiago, CPS Social Worker, was a Hawaii state representative for ten years until he retired in 2000. For tow years, he served as the the State Democractic Party Chair. Currently, he has his own consulting firm, Health and Human Services Consultants, is the Executive Director of the Hawaii Psychological Association and also the Executive Director of PHOCUSED.
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM in Room 306B
How to Stay in Business Despite Rising Costs
Anna Keith
Now more than ever we are in an environment that demands changing the way we do business in order to stay in business! The reality of our field is that funds are in short supply. What can agencies do to work smarter...not harder in these tough economical times? How do you save money when gas prices are growing exponentially? How do you maintain staff when you can’t pay better than McDonalds? Join us as we share cost saving technologies that you can access TODAY and put money back in your company budget.
Anna Keith has spent her 20 year career working in the disability field. She has seen our movement from many angles, as a DSP, a Case Manager, and an Executive Director. Anna has extensive experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, grant writing, and entrepreneurial business development. Today Anna travels the nation consulting with providers about the benefits of electronic documentation and the importance of corporate compliance, as the Assistant Director of Implementation for Therap Services.
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM in the Lili‘u Theatre
Self Organization, Swarming And Communication as Keys to Program Optimization in Turbulent Times with Gary Fontaine
This talk applies what we are learning about self-organization, swarm intelligence, and communication among organizations as processes for
optimizing program sustainability and effectiveness in times of rapid social and ecological change.
Gary Fontaine is a professor in the School of Communications at the University of Hawaii and on the adjunct faculty of the Web-based Organization Management and Development program of the Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. His primary professional interests center on persons, teams and organizations as they encounter the adjustment, performance and motivation challenges of “strange lands”—novel and rapidly changing ecologies characterized by new people, places, cultures and technologies.Over the years he has applied this focus to global assignments in business and government, our diverse, rapidly changing workplaces and communities at home, geographically dispersed teams, distance learning, knowledge creation and transfer, criminal justice, service delivery, and close relationships such as marriage.
Think out of the Box!
1:15 – 4:30 PM in Room 306B
A Transformative Workshop: How to Handle Change in Challenging Economic Times
Annabel Chotzen
During challenging times, how can you not just survive but really thrive? Major changes can be difficult for anyone. Your attitude, perspective, and actions make all the difference. In this session, Annabel will teach you how to see the positive value of change, how to create solutions and options, how to turn adversity into a positive outcome and how to succeed when times are tough. You will have the opportunity to renew your goals, dreams and life vision. You will come away from this session feeling rejuvenated, full of new ideas, and ready to help your organization thrive.
Annabel Chotzen is an award-winning motivational speaker and seminar leader. For more than fifteen years, she has presented training sessions and motivational speeches to thousands of people at meetings and conventions. Annabel is an executive coach and works with business groups to improve communication effectiveness and team building.
Annabel has been a professor of business communications and public speaking at Hawaii Pacific University and has taught at the University of Hawaii School of Business. She has held leadership positions in non-profit, government, and private organizations and has a Masters degree in Public Administration from Harvard University.
4:45 PM – 6:00 PM in the Lili‘u Theatre
Shaping the Future: Expanding Opportunities Through Technology and Entrepreneurship
Kay Magill and Linda
Toms Barker, Berkeley Policy Associates
Changes in the future workplace and emergence of new technology can pose barriers, or can provide new opportunities for individuals with disabilities to shape their own future. We will look at success stories and resources for thriving in the global economy through technology, entrepreneurship and green jobs of the future.
Tuesday, May 5, 7:45 – 8:45 AM in Room 307B
Yoga To Go: Finding Inner Peace in Turbulent Times
Marc Ford
The title explains it all. Attend this session
in your conference clothes!
