^{Date & Time: 8-6 - 8-8-2012:}

^{(8:00AM-4:00PM EST)}

Featuring keynote presentations by:

• Judy Endow, MSW, International Consultant and Author
• Christy Ashby, Research Director, Institute on Communication and Inclusion, Syracuse University
• Michael McSheehan, Clinical Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of New Hampshire
• Julia Bascom, Autistic Self Advocacy Network
• Larry Bissonnette and Tracy Thresher from the film Wretches and Jabberers

Additional presenters include:

• Doug Biklen, Ph.D., Dean, School of Education; Director, Institute on Communication and Inclusion, Syracuse University
• Lydia Brown, Student; Intern, Autistic Self Advocacy Network
• Jamie Burke, Student, Syracuse University
• Kim Carter, Executive Director, QED Foundation
• Pascal Cheng, M.Ed., C.A.S., Education and Communication Specialist, Institute on Communication and Inclusion, Syracuse University
• Ann Dillon, Clinical Training and Services Coordinator, Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire
• Kelly Doremus, Dance Instruction, VSA of NH
• CarolAnn Edscorn, Self-Advocate, Artist
• Amy Frechette, A.S., ASD Consultant, Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire
• Janine Guncic, Facilitated Communication Trainer, Whittier, CA
• Darlene Hanson, MA, CCC, Director of Communication Services, Whittier Area Parents’ Association for the Developmentally Handicapped (WAPADH)
• Cheryl Jorgensen, Ph.D., Inclusive Education Consultant
• Eun Young Jung, Graduate Student in Special Education; Research Assistant, Institute on Communication and Inclusion, Syracuse University
• David Kontak, Director, Assistive Technology Services, Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center
• Laurie Lambert, M.Ed., Project Associate, Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire
• Harvey Lavoy, Communication Resource Specialist, Institute on Communication and Inclusion, Syracuse University
• Grace Mattern, Writer
• Brady Miller-Wakeham, MA, Program Director, Whittier Area Parents’ Association for the Developmentally Handicapped (WAPADH)
• Patricia Murray, Pediatric Nutrition Consultant
• Ari Ne’eman, President and Co-founder, Autistic Self Advocacy Network
• Segun Olorunfemi, Artist, VSA of NH
• Fernanda Orsati, Graduate Student in Special Education; Research Assistant, Institute on Communication and Inclusion, Syracuse University
• Paula Rais, Director of Community Engagement, The Children's Museum of New Hampshire
• Casey Reutemann, Graduate Student in Special Education; Research Assistant, Institute on Communication and Inclusion, Syracuse University
• Scott Robertson, Co-Founder and Vice Chair of Development, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network
• Zach Rossetti, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Boston University
• Rita Rubin, MA, Facilitated Communication Trainer, Whittier, CA
• Mary Schuh, Ph.D., Associate Director, Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire
• Kate Stimmell, LEND Clinical Faculty, Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire
• Emily Titon, Self-Advocate; Rhode Island Chapter Leader, Autistic Self Advocacy Network
• Therese Willkomm, Ph.D., ATP, Project Director, Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire
• Melanie Yergeau, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English, University of Michigan