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Wednesday, May 13
 

11:15am MDT

Introduction to Utah Independent Living
Wednesday May 13, 2026 11:15am - 12:20pm MDT
Lonestar
Learn about the services that the Utah Independent Living Center offers and how to access those services. We will also review the other regional independent living centers in the state for those outside of Salt Lake county. 

Speakers
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Kathy Self

Utah Independent Living Center
Into to UILC for presentation.pptx pdf
Wednesday May 13, 2026 11:15am - 12:20pm MDT
Lonestar
  Breakout Session

11:15am MDT

Recognizing and Responding to Unsafe Sexual Behaviors
Wednesday May 13, 2026 11:15am - 12:20pm MDT
Beehive
Supporting Healthy Relationships with Positive Outcomes: A Guide for Caregivers and Professionals. Join us to better understand why unsafe sexual behaviors may be happening, and how to respond respectfully. We will look at barriers self-advocates face and how we may support their own sexual self-advocacy.


Speakers
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Alexandria Acor

Utah Parent Center
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Julie Hanna

Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
Professional Handout #10 & #11 pdf
Professional Handout #2.5 pdf
Wednesday May 13, 2026 11:15am - 12:20pm MDT
Beehive
  Breakout Session

1:25pm MDT

ADA IRL: Turning Rights into Action
Wednesday May 13, 2026 1:25pm - 2:30pm MDT
Lonestar
Rights are only powerful if you can use them. This session breaks down the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) in real world terms, focusing on housing and employment. Participants will gain practical tools, scripts, and strategies to request accommodations and navigate delays, denials, and resistance with confidence.

(Americans with Disabilities Act In Real Life)
Speakers
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Jesse Yarger

Owner, Rogue Behavior Services
Jesse Yarger is a behavior analysis enthusiast. He earned his undergraduate degree from Utah State University in 2011 and completed his master’s degree at Auburn University in 2012. Jesse is the owner of Rogue Behavior Services, where he focuses on coordinating behavior-analytic... Read More →
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Alex Makowski

CEO, Rogue Behavior Services
Alex Makowski is the Chief Executive Office of Rogue Behavior Services, bringing more than 14 years of experience in Applied Behavior Analysis. She began her career as a behavior technician and has since worked across a wide variety of settings, including schools, residential centers... Read More →
Wednesday May 13, 2026 1:25pm - 2:30pm MDT
Lonestar
  Breakout Session

1:25pm MDT

From Compliance to Consent: Strategies for Building Autonomy Through Choice Making
Wednesday May 13, 2026 1:25pm - 2:30pm MDT
Beehive
Caregivers and providers will learn behavioral strategies to build an environment that promotes autonomy, including the "Right to No" and how we may phrase choices in everyday life. Participants will receive a Choice Audit tool to identify daily opportunities for empowerment, ensuring individuals with disabilities lead socially significant and meaningful lives.
Speakers
avatar for Vittawat Sriphong-Ngarm

Vittawat Sriphong-Ngarm

Founder, Telos
I am a board certified behavior analyst (BCBA) who has over a decade of clinical experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities & Autism Spectrum Disorder across the ages of 2-65+ in home, school, clinic, community, residential, and vocational... Read More →
Checklist Notecard.docx pdf
From Compliance to Consent.pptx (1) pdf
Wednesday May 13, 2026 1:25pm - 2:30pm MDT
Beehive
  Breakout Session

2:35pm MDT

On Autonomy and Interdependence and Their Impacts on Disability Advocacy
Wednesday May 13, 2026 2:35pm - 3:40pm MDT
Lonestar
This session will explore the concepts of autonomy and interdependence. These two concepts have improved my understanding and advocacy of disability rights and justice. Autonomy is the idea that we all should have the final say on the decisions impacting our lives. Interdependence is the concept that no one is truly independent and that we all rely on each other to live and thrive. This session will cover how these two concepts work together and how they conflict.
Speakers
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Whitney Geertsen

I am an Autistic Mental Health consultant and educator. After becoming chronically ill while studying to be a wildlife educator I switched my focus to Autism and Mental Health advocacy.  I am currently  consulting on study about suicide prevention for Autistic Adults. I am an avid... Read More →
Autonomy and Interdependence pdf
Wednesday May 13, 2026 2:35pm - 3:40pm MDT
Lonestar
  Breakout Session

2:35pm MDT

Turn Your Dreams Into Reality
Wednesday May 13, 2026 2:35pm - 3:40pm MDT
Beehive
Based on The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly, participants will learn how to make their dreams come true. We teach you a system to Identify your dreams, assemble a team, create a plan/steps, navigate the steps, celebrate the wins.
Speakers
avatar for Alison Campbell

Alison Campbell

Owner and Founder, Live Empowered
Alison Campbell is the founder and owner of Live Empowered, a company dedicated to supporting adults with disabilities through individualized, relationship-based care. As both a provider and a parent of an adult son with disabilities, Alison brings a deeply personal and professional... Read More →
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Marie West

Marketing Director, Live Empowered
Marie West is the Marketing Director at Live Empowered and a Host Home provider, where she works directly with adults with disabilities in a family-style living environment. Through both her professional role and daily hands-on experience, Marie focuses on implementing person-centered... Read More →
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Marc Rodriguez

Marc is a participant in Live Empowered’s Host Home Program, where he has made significant progress toward his personal goals through individualized, person-centered support. By focusing on his dreams, needs, and abilities, Marc has built greater independence and confidence in his... Read More →
avatar for Sam Eliason

Sam Eliason

Sam is a long-time participant in Live Empowered’s Host Home and Day Program, where he has consistently worked toward building greater independence and a meaningful, self-directed life. Through individualized, person-centered support, Sam has developed skills in money management... Read More →
Wednesday May 13, 2026 2:35pm - 3:40pm MDT
Beehive
  Breakout Session
 

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