2021 CIDD "Virtual" Community Talk Series
All are welcome! Join us to learn about recent advances in developmental disabilities. FREE!
Meetings via ZOOM - Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
FREE!
January 13, 2021
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Darrin L. McNeill -President, Founder, Owner
and Director of Serenity Therapeutic Group Home
Michael A. Morris -NCHR Talent Recruiter, HR & Sales Consultant, Parent
“Finding Serenity and Joy Through Collaboration and Compassion”
Our discussion involves the story about the intersection between the lives of two professional
Black men and fathers in the IDD world and creating safe spaces for young people with IDD.
Darrin will share about his journey from working in the correctional system to opening group
homes for individuals with IDD. Michael will discuss his role as a father raising and
transitioning a son with special needs. Together, Darrin and Michael will address racial and
health disparities affecting people with IDD, their families, and how their unique partnership
is making a difference in North Carolina.
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February 10, 2021
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Linda Kendall Fields, M.Ed.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Cares Program at UNC–CH School of Social Work
“Making Alternatives to Guardianship a Reality in North Carolina”
Many individuals fall under full guardianship without consideration of their ability to make
decisions with support. During this session, participants will be introduced to the state’s
Rethinking Guardianship initiative and how people are avoiding unnecessary guardianships
through supported decision-making strategies.
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March 10, 2021
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Laura S. Hiruma, Ph.D.
Psychologist / Clinical Assistant Professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry at the CIDD
“Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Challenges Among Individuals with
Neurodevelopmental Differences”
This talk provides a review of sleep-related concerns common among individuals with
neurodevelopmental conditions in addition to strategies for evaluating and addressing
sleep challenges.
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April 14, 2021
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Ann Palmer, B.A. - formerly of the UNC TEACCH Program,
the Autism Society of NC, CIDD Faculty, Mother and Author/Co-Author of four books on the subject of Autism
Baiyina Muhammad, Ph.D. - Associate Professor of History at
NCCU and currently working to earn her MA from NCSU. She has a Certificate in
Autism from East Carolina University and was a LEND Trainee at the CIDD.
"Changing Paths: Post-Secondary Options
Pathways for Students with Disabilities"
The speakers, both parents of young men with ASD, will describe their sons’ college
experiences - one in a program supporting students with I/DD, and one fully included with
general campus supports. Discussion will include challenges students with autism or
I/DD often face, how to access supports, the parent’s role in supporting the student, and
how parents can prepare the student for a successful transition to college.
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May 12, 2021
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Sigurdur (Siggi) Saemundsson, DDS, MPH, MBA, PhD
Professor and Pediatric Dentistry Graduate Program Director
Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Public Health
UNC School of Dentistry
“Dental Care for Children and Adults with Special Needs”
Siggi will talk broadly about dentistry for individuals with developmental disabilities,
children and adults. He will touch upon topics such as how to find a dentist for your child,
what challenges face a child, parent and dentist when a child with I/DD goes to the
dentist, how to prepare for a visit and many more topics.
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September 8, 2021
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SELF-ADVOCATES AND I/DD PROFESSIONALS PANEL:
• Kenneth Kelty, Disability Advocate, Motivational Speaker
• Jackie Kelty, Mother of Kenneth and person living with Multiple Sclerosis
• Greg Boheler, OT and Autistic Self Advocate
• Cheryl Powell, NCEN Chair and Founding Member, NCCDD Council Member and
Subcommittee Chair
• Curtis Hill, Disability Rights NC, Project ACCESS Director
• Jacob Bridges, Alliance for Disability Advocates, Community Engagement Coordinator
• Joshua Gettinger, MD, MAHEC Mission Health, NCCDD Member
"Individuals with I/DD and Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine –
A Panel Discussion"
Panelists will share their knowledge and experiences getting the COVID
vaccine, where you can get it, and resources that address fears and
challenges. There will be time for Q&A.
Moderated by:
Anna Ward – CIDD Director of Advocacy and Inclusion
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October 13, 2021
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Cheryl Walfall-Flagg, BA - Former LEND
Fellow, ABLE BIPOC Outreach Ambassador, Parent Advocate
Brian Ingram - Manager of Financial Empowerment/Employment, National Disability
Institute & ABLE National Resource Center (ABLE NRC)
Sean Flagg - 2021 Graduate, Rolesville High School, ABLE Account Owner
“ABLE ACCOUNTS: A Key to Financial Stability for People with Intellectual, Developmental,
or other Disabilities”
Presenters will discuss how ABLE accounts help increase the financial well-being of persons with a
disability. They will review ABLE program implementation, what ABLE accounts are and how they can be used.
The presentation and discussion will include examples of use by ABLE account owners, as well as resources
for individuals, service providers and employers.
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Click here to view ABLE Enrollment slides
Click here to view checklist slides
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November 10, 2021
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Brittney Black, MS, CRC, LCMHC, LCAS-AVocational
Rehabilitation Counselor in Charge
Rebecca Evans, MEd, CRC, CPMVocational Rehabilitation Unit Manager
“Vocational Rehabilitation: What Families of Individuals with I/DD Need to Know”
Rebecca and Brittney will provide an overview of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Services
and discuss the various services that are available to middle and high school students.
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Click here to view DVRS 101 Promo Flyer
Click here to view DVRS 2019 Fact Sheet
Click here to view Skills Experience Options slides
Click here to view Value Realized slides
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December 8, 2021
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Donna Beckman
Advocacy and Outreach Director,
North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance
“Personal Empowerment: Having your Voice Heard from the Schoolhouse to the Statehouse”
Learn how to tailor your message to deliver it effectively and efficiently. Be part of the
solution instead of part of the problem.
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For more information, please contact:
Debbie B. Reinhartsen, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Debbie.Reinhartsen@cidd.unc.edu
Dissemination |
Speech-Language Pathology Section Head
Associate Professor, Division of Speech and Hearing Sciences |
2021 CIDD “Virtual” Community Talk Series
Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities
www.cidd.unc.edu
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES
– PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1.5 CREDIT HOURS –
ARE AVAILABLE FOR EACH TALK.
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