Date: December 5 - 7, 2012
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: 614-431-0616
Email: aneu@oacbdd.org
The 29th Annual Convention of the Ohio Association of County Boards - Serving People with Developmental Disabilities is right around the corner! On Wednesday, December 5 through Friday, December 7, attendees will learn more about recent developments in Ohio's county board system, strengthen professional relationships with their colleagues around the state, and develop their professional skills in a wide variety of areas. Tracks by day are:
December 5
Strengthening the System Through Collaboration
One Step Ahead: Efficient and Innovative Practices
Board Leadership
Supporting Older People
Community Transportation
Your Number One Resource
December 6
Employment
A Good Life
Business Operations
Welcome Home
Supporting Adults
Nursing
December 7
Supporting Children
Investigtions and Reporting
Superintendent Executive Committee
Delivering the Message
Better Service Through Technology
Registration for the Convention is closed.
Keynote Speaker: Buzz Bissinger
Our featured speaker is Mr. Buzz Bissinger, author of "Father's Day: A Journey into the Mind and Heart of My Extraordinary Son". His book chronicles the lives of his twin sons. Born 13 weeks premature in 1983 and weighing less than two pounds, Gerry is a public school teacher while Zach, because of oxygen deprivation at birth, suffered trace brain damage and struggles every day with enormous learning disabilities. Mr. Bissinger will speak during the opening plenary, present at one of the sessions and be available to autograph copies of his book. To learn more about Buzz Bissinger, go to www.buzzbissinger.com.
Art and Product Show
The
7th Annual Art and Product Show will be held following sessions on Thursday, December 6. This event showcases many of the wonderful products made by people who receive services from a county board of DD. The event is a great way to do some holiday shopping while mingling with colleagues.
The Convention will draw to a close following sessions on Friday, December 7. There will be some great last minute prizes for those who choose to take advantage of the final day's sessions. In order to accommodate those driving long distances to return home, sessions end an hour early.
Click here to register as an Art and Product Show vendor.
For more information not listed on this page, contact Ann Neu at (614) 431-0616 or aneu@oacbdd.org.
