Conference Overview

About the Conference

The New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) proudly
presents the 2006 Conference and Disability Caucus. More than 300
people with disabilities and other participants will be taking action for
independence! The conference presents a unique opportunity for education
and collaboration around the issues that must be addressed in order
to change systems and change lives!

Workshop Presentations will include:

• From Rhetoric to Results…Transforming the Independent Living Model
• The Best in Transition Services for School Age Youth with Disabilities
• Identifying and Overcoming Systemic Barriers to Nursing Facility Diversion
• Empowering Young People and Increasing Youth Involvement
• Building an Effective Grassroots Advocacy Campaign
• Cultural Diversity in Independent Living
• Peer Mentoring and Supports in Employment
• Independence Care System: A Model for Nursing Home Diversion
• Accomplishing Systems Change through Litigation
• Medicaid Managed Care: Advocating for Access
• New York State Plan for Independent Living 2008-2010, Public Comment
• How to File a Voting Discrimination Complaint
• Using the Emerging Disability Policy Framework to Support Community-Based Systems Change Initiatives
• Systems Change in Mental Health and Long Term Care: Related Issues of Choice and Force
• Practicing Sound Financial Risk Management: An Overview of Fraud Prevention Tips for Nonprofits

Who Should Attend

This conference will provide valuable information to people with disabilities and their families, board members and staff of Independent Living Centers and other disability rights organizations, vocational rehabilitation professionals, legislators, government agency representatives, and local business professionals.