Disability Resource Network

DRN Conference 2010

DRN 2010 "Pathways To Success: The Power of Inquiry, Connections & Mentorship"
Monday, May 17, 2010 8:00 am - Tuesday, May 18, 2010 4:00 pm

Hyatt Regency Vancouver
Accessible by SkyTrain

$275. with membership
$300. non-member
$150. one day (member)
$175. one day (non-member)
$137. speaker and student
$100. retiree

The DRN Conference Planning Committee is pleased to invite you to the 2010 annual conference, which will bring together once again, practitioners in both programs and services in post-secondary institutions from around the province, along with community based programs. This year, we are also looking forward to including representatives from lower mainland secondary schools with a view to strengthen the transition process for students.
This years theme aims to bring you new information through inquiry, expand and strengthen your efforts through connections among all stakeholders, and foster success through mentorship. Featuring international keynote speakers, such as David Harp : internationally- acclaimed writer and teacher of cognitive psychology and cognitive science , and actor Geri Jewell, the first person with a visible disability to perform on national TV.

Workshops include:
Incorporating Social Thinking into College Curriculum and the Workplace with Clare Fuller
Changing the Stigma of Mental Illness with Chasidy Karpiuk & Meagan Maddocks
What is Emotional Health - An Inquiry into Norms with Dimitri de Moreno
The Art of Cartooning with Chris Hamilton
Making Sense of Psychological Assessments with Conrad Bowden & Eamonn Gill
The Power of Mentorship in the Context of Disability with Ross Laird
Hypnosis & Related Modalities - Understanding the Key to Personal Transformation with Linda Christensen
Panel Presentation and Discussion of Self Advocacy and Mentorship with BCACL, CLBC and Self Advocates
The Intersection of Power, Privilege and Disability with Galdys Loewen
Strategies to Improve Memory Funstioning with Dr. Andrew Miki
The Power of Two with Sara MacFayden
and a special workshop by our keynote David Harp

The conference will close with Key Note Ross Laird who will bring it all together!

Lunches, breaks and hospitality suite ALL included!

Reserve May 17 - 18, 2010 in your calendars so not to miss this exciting opportunity to participate in educational seminars with leaders in the field, share valuable information and enjoy networking opportunities with peers! Come find out whats current with the DRN and YOU!

Pre-registration is now available Register Now! . Hyatt Regency Hotel Vancouver
655 Burrard Street, accessible by SkyTrain