Friday, April 11th, 2025
EMU Student Center
900 Oakwood Street
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
8:30 - 9:00 AM
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Light breakfast served9:00 - 9:10 AM
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Approaching Neurodiversity From Different Perspectives, Acknowledging Where We Are and How We Can Work Together For A Better Future for Everyone9:10 - 9:30 AM
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Comprised of professional, student and adult community members, the panel of self-advocates will introduce their individual self advocacy efforts and how they are participating within the E3 conference9:40 - 10:40 AM
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"Building Bridges Through Policy: Advancing Neurodiversity and Developmental Disability Advocacy in Michigan's Legislative Landscape" featuring Representative Carrie A. Rheingans and Former Representative Felicia Brabec
Room 320
"Universal Design for Learning: Introduction & Resources" presented by Dr. Sarah Quinn
Room 330
9:40 - 10:10 AM "Progress Through Play: Achieving Goals While Having Fun" presented by Sophie LeFevre CTRS, MSR, BCBA, LBA
10:10 - 10:40 AM “How to Be Your Own Advocate while Living with Neurodiversity and Mental Illness” presented by Emy Deshotel
Room 350
“Exploring MATP: Services, Demonstration Process & Available Devices“ presented by Jileesa Irwin from MDRC Assistive Device Program
10:50 - 11:50 AM
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“Criminal Justice Perspective Panel” featuring Koula Black, Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit and Sheriff Alyshia M. Dyer
Room 320
10:50 - 11:20 AM “Teaching with XR through the Animation Lens” presented by Metaphor Brown
11:20 - 11:50 AM “How Neurodivergent Minds Are Shaping the Future” presented by Jeff Rayner
Room 330
10:50 - 11:20 AM “The power of music: How we can all benefit” presented by Dr. Debra Jelinek Gombert
11:20 - 11:50 AM "Tourette Syndrome - progress of acceptance" presented by Larry Biederman
Room 350
“Planning for the Future: Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts” presented by Roxanne J. Chang, Esq.
12:00 - 12:50 PM
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Introductions of collaborative partners, organizers, and sponsors1:00 - 3:10 PM
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1:00 - 2:00 PM “In Their Own Words: The School Experiences of Neurodivergent College Students” featuring the College Supports Program Student Panel
2:10 - 3:10 PM “Beyond Awareness: Building True Inclusion for Autistic People” presented by Katie Oswald
Room 320
“Communication through a Fishbowl Lens: Meaningful Conversations using Reflection, Observation and Participation” moderated by Betsy Stoelt PhD, LMSW
Room 330
1:00 - 2:00 PM “Advocating for Your Child: how to create a one page document to share with your child's teachers/support staff and how serving on a parent advisory committee can be beneficial for you and your district” presented by Andrea Bennink
2:10 - 3:10 PM “Parents Are NOT Secondary Advocates” an unmoderated roundtable discussion
Room 350
1:00 - 3:10 PM “Fluidity of Empathy: An Interactive Experience” collaboratively led by Metaphor Brown, Sam Carter, Jeff Rayner and Laura Russeau
3:20 - 3:50 PM
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Presented by Tiffany S. Gaiter3:50 - 4 pm
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