Ability Network
presents
THE DYNAMICS OF HOME VISITING
Effective Strategies for Early Interventionists Conference

CONFERENCE POSTPONED

​In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of our attendees, speakers, and staff, it saddens us to announce our Dynamics of Home Visiting summer conference has been postponed. 

Refunds are being processed for all those that have purchased their registration. 

Once a new date has been set, we will make a formal announcement. 

We hope you are all staying safe, staying healthy and washing your hands. And, we look forward to welcoming you again to our conference once scheduled.

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Join us as Ability Network hosts it's First Annual Conference which will include a series of experts and thought-leaders in the field of early intervention through general sessions and keynote addresses who will speak on:
  • ​Research-based practices for Early Interventionists
  • The emotional labor and its effects on response teams and families;
  • Strategies to strengthen the family-professional partnership;
  • Home visit safety; 
  • Panel Discussions with experts, organizations, and resources throughout Missouri; 
  • among many more topics.
Our first annual conference in support of early interventionists, with birth to three-year-olds with disabilities and developmental delays, will be held on July 31, 2020, through August 2, 2020, at the Westport Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. ​​​

Register to Attend

The DYNAMICS OF HOME VISITING | Effective Strategies for Early Interventionists Conference will allow professionals throughout Missouri to gather, connect, and build partnerships as they learn and expand their knowledge on early intervention.

Register today at:
abilitynetworkconference.eventbrite.com/

Tickets

Early Bird Tickets for Ability Network providers: $325/person
Early Bird Tickets for General Admission: $350/person
Prices go up on April 15: $400/person
Discount for groups of 5+: $320/person
Register Now!

Hotel Accommodations

Conference will be held at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel St. Louis, 900 West Port Plaza Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146
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For hotel reservations, contact the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel (314) 212-2100 and reference "Early Intervention Conference."

​All reservations should be made to the Hotel no later than July 10, 2020.

https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlps-sheraton-westport-plaza-hotel-st-louis/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2

Conference Schedule

Friday July 31, 2020
8:00-9:30 Registration
9:30-10:00 Continental Breakfast
10:00-12:00 ABCs of Early Intervention (Cari Ebert) 
12:00-1:00 Luncheon 
1:00-3:00 Continuation of ABCs of Early Intervention (Cari Ebert)
3:00-3:15 Break & Refreshments
3:15-5:15 Continuation of ABCs of Early Intervention (Cari Ebert)
5:15-6:00 Vendors and Networking
​*ASHA CEUs available*
 
Saturday, August 1, 2020 
8:00-8:30 Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:45 Welcome
8:45-10:00 Keynote Speaker: The Dance of Partnership…Why Do My Feet Hurt? Strengthening the Family-Professional Partnership (Janice Fialka) 
10:00-10:15 Break & Refreshments
10:15-11:30 Continuation of The Dance of Partnership (Janice Fialka) 
11:30-12:30 Luncheon
12:30-2:30 Emotional Labor: The “Invisible” Work in Early Intervention (Dr. Valeri Lane) 
2:30-2:45 Break & Refreshments
2:45-3:45 Panel on Family Engagement 
3:45-4:00 Break & Refreshments
4:00-5:00 Community Partnerships and Resources 
5:00-6:30 Vendors and Networking
5:00-6:30 Happy Hour 30th Anniversary Social and Networking 
 
Sunday August 2, 2020
8:30-9:00 Continental Breakfast
9:00-11:00 Home Visiting Safety (Sharon Wisdom and Diane Addison) 
11:00-12:00 Vendors and Networking

​Learn more about the presenters and sessions!