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2011 NCRA Conference Session Descriptions
This is not a comprehensive list of all scheduled events. This page only lists conference sessions. For a full conference agenda, see 2011 Conference Agenda.
For more infomration about speakers and presenters, see About Conference Speakers & Presenters.
Wednesday, October
26
Pre-Conference 9:15-10:15; 10:30-11:30
Ethical Issues in Rehabilitation
Counseling in Small Communities
Eileen J. Burker, Ph.D, CRC
Kelly Kazukauskas, PhD, CRC, CVE
Living and working
in smaller communities creates a unique set of ethical issues for
professionals in the rehabilitation counseling field.
The purpose of this session is to identify and discuss those issues, with specific emphasis on the 2010 CRCC Code of Professional
Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors. In this session, we will facilitate discussion on the ethical issues and dilemmas that
regularly occur in smaller communities and will review guidelines for effective ethical decision making. Through interactive
discussion and small-group activities, participants will also have the opportunity to practice ethical problem-solving techniques.
Implications and recommendations will be provided.
General Session 1:00-2:00
Sending Out an S.O.S. : Sharing Our
Story Successfully with Policy Makers
Paula Page
Theresa Kostrzewa
Participants of this session will learn the value of and techniques for communicating
effectively with policy makes. Experienced lobbyists will share successful strategies for influencing decisions makers and
basic skills will be developed. Participants will learn to navigate the information available via the internet related to
legislation and representation for disability related advocacy.
Chapter Meetings 2:15-3:30
Chapter
I: I’m Still Here! Understanding the Needs of People Aging with a Disability
Judy Schmidt, EdD, CRC
Disability affects 15-20% of every country's population,
with at least 650 million people with disabilities worldwide (UN Nations Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities,
2007). According to the US Census Bureau (n.d.), more than 12 % of people in America have at least one
disability, with 10% ranging in age from 18 to 64 years and 37% ages 65 and older. During their lifetime,
many individuals will seek help from Vocational Rehabilitation at some point during. This session will
review aging issues for people with disabilities, rehabilitation counseling issues for older adults with a disability, and
employment considerations.
Chapter III: Eye
Control of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Juliet Schuelke
This training discusses an alternative access method for AAC systems, specifically, eye control.
This alternative access method might be an option for people who have extremely limited motor functioning and should be assessed
as any other alternative access method is assessed. This course explains how eye control works and how to conduct an
effective eye control assessment. It highlights important considerations when deciding which access method is most appropriate
for an individual, and highlights the importance of detailing those considerations in the funding report.
Chapter
IV: Mental Health Trends in Public Vocational Rehabilitation
Gina Price, MS, LPC, LCAS, CRC, CCS
Participants
will learn of cutting-edge practice in addressing challenges unique to individual in the mental health system. Current obstacles
to success will be identified and discussed. Strategies and effective practices will be shared based on research and reported
experiences.
NCRCA-VEWAA:
How to Obtain Your Professional Vocational Evaluator Credential
Chad Betters, PhD, CRC, CDMS, CVE, PVE
A review of the history and establishment of the Professional Vocational Evaluator
Credential will be provided. An explanation of the five different categories of application along with supporting documentation
will be discussed. A final discussion of the benefits of obtaining the PVE and future plans will be provided. Participants
will learn about the PVE credential, learn the application process, and compare the benefits of obtaining the credential.
Poster Session 4:00-5:00
Presentation of Student Research
Student of Rehabilitation Counseling will present research relevant to providing services.
Adolescents with Spina Bifida and the Challenges Associated with Transitioning into
Adulthood
Caley
Kropp, Graduate Student
University
of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Animal-Assisted Therapy for Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities
Molly Rose Myers, Graduate Student
North Carolina Central University
Computer Assisted Cognitive Remediation: Implications
for Cognitive and Psychosocial Functioning of People with Schizophrenia
Shahin D Sabouri, Graduate Student
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Coping Strategies in Individuals with Schizophrenia
Rachel M. Espey, Graduate Student
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Enhancing Awareness of Postpartum
Depression in Rehabilitation Counseling
Gina Johnson, Graduate Student
University
of North Carolina Chapel Hill
The Experience of Trauma in People with Intellectual Disabilities
Brooke Vincent, Graduate Student
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Following in the Footsteps of
a Vocational Evaluator
Danielle Nilges, Stephanie Morell, Kelvin Leonard; Graduate Students
East Carolina University
Improving Social Skills and Vocational Outcomes in Individuals
with TBI: Combining the Best of Rehabilitation Counseling and Leisure Activities
Leah Cox, Graduate Student
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Parenting With Supports:
The Rehabilitation Counselors Role in Supporting Parents with Intellectual Disabilities
Laurel Powell, Graduate Student
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Posttraumatic Growth and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans
Sena Moran, Graduate Student
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Religious and
Moral Development of Children in Crisis: A Review for Rehabilitation Counselors
Kelsey Klatka, Graduate Student
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Using
the Strong Interest Inventory to Understand Employee Job Satisfaction
Katie Gander, Graduate Student
East Carolina University
Special thanks to the
following faculty for supporting these students:
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Eileen Burker,
PhD, CRC
Kelly A. Kazukauskas, PhD, CRC, CVE
Judy Anderson Schmidt, PhD, CRC
North Carolina Central University
Edward
Moody, PhD
East Carolina University
Stephen
J. Leierer, PhD
Steven Sligar, EdD
Thursday, October 27
Keynote 9:00-10:30
The Importance
of Hope
Tonier Cain
After surviving a childhood of abuse
and neglect, Tonier “Neen” Cain lived on the streets for two nightmarish decades, where she endured unrelenting
violence, hunger and despair while racking up 66 criminal convictions related to her addiction. Incarcerated and pregnant
in 2004, treatment for her lifetime of trauma offered her a way out... and up. Her story illustrates the consequences that
untreated trauma has on individuals and society at-large, including mental health problems, addiction, homelessness and incarceration.
Her message communicates the value professionals can play in changing lives.
Tonier “Neen” Cain is a nationally renowned speaker and educator
on the devastation of trauma and the hope of recovery.
Delegate Assembly/Concurrent Session 11:00-12:00
NCRA Delegate Assembly
NCRA Board Votes and updates on important issues for NCRA and the field of rehabilitation.
The State of The State Vocational Evaluator: A National Study
Steven Sligar, EdD, CVE, PVE
Chad J. Betters, PhD, CRC, CDMS, CVE, PVE
How do state vocational rehabilitation program provide vocational evaluation services?
How do the conditions of employment compare between vocational evaluators and rehabilitation counselors working in these programs?
This session outlines findings from a national study examining the vocational evaluation profession within state vocational
rehabilitation, including comparative rehabilitation counseling data. Presenters will introduce the purpose and rationale
for the research conducted, Describe the research methodology and study implementation, disseminate the research findings,
and discuss the implications of the research findings, including how this new knowledge can impact the rehabilitation counseling
and vocational evaluation professions.
Concurrent
Sessions I 1:00-2:00
The Experience
of Addressing Trauma in a Young Life
Tonier Cain Jean
Victoria (last name witheld)
Jean Steinberg
Experience in addressing trauma will be shared from a provider
point of view and from a service recipient point of view. Victoria will share her life experience before and during her custody
in the North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. Experts familiar with her experience and the broader experience of trauma
will present.
Guarding Against Scams & Frauds
John Bason
This is an informal presentation and discussion about frauds and scams that target vulnerable individuals
including the disabled. Will include opening comments from the speaker, presentation of a video to help attendees understand
the kinds of frauds and scams that are perpetrated, distribution of handout material, and a Q/A session.
Mobility: Maximizing Opportunities Through
Independent Driving
Cyndee Crompton, OT
Independent driving is a skill many of us take for granted. The ability to get in the driver seat and
transport oneself to work, school or social activities is often hindered for the aging, injured or disabled individual.
This session will provide an overview of driver evaluation and training services that can aid in determining driver
safety and helping move appropriate clients toward driving independence. Video case studies of clients
will be used to demonstrate creative solutions and successful outcomes.
The Ethics of Twittering, Friending and Blogging in
Rehabilitation
Andrew
M. Byrne, MS, CRC
Martha H. Chapin, Ph.D., LPC, CRC, NCC
The internet
connects us all, but what do you know about what Google knows about you? Because no single answer can apply to every
ethical decision, this presentation will cover a few emerging social networking technologies and ways to navigate ethically
through the internet without sacrificing its potential or the safety of consumers, family and self. The CRCC Code of Ethics
will be referenced as a central component of this presentation.
Concurrent
Sessions II 2:15-3:15
Well-being and Employment for VR Consumers with Spinal Cord Injury
Martha H. Chapin, Ph.D., LPC, CRC, NCC
Reviews research results that examined the
differences in well-being between persons with spinal cord injuries who were successfully rehabilitated and those who were
not successfully rehabilitated after receiving services from a state Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services program.
Techniques to increase happiness and well-being will be discussed as a recommendation to enhance return to work of the unsuccessfully
rehabilitated.
How the IPOD is Changing
the World of Assistive Technology
Lindsey Haaser, MS, CRC
Common and emerging technology developed for broad consumer use will
be revealed to have specific assistive technology applications for success and independence for people with disabilities.
Experiencing the Thrill: An Opportunity
to Drive with Adaptive Equipment
Cyndee Crompton, OT
This is a lab session is open only for participants who attended the prior session: “Maximizing Opportunities Through
Independent Driving”. Participants will be divided into smaller groups and take turns
driving vehicles equipped with hand controls and a left foot accelerator. This lab will aid in relating
to the “thrill” that your clients experience behind the wheel with assistive technology. Participants will learn the protocol for conducting driving evaluations for people with disabilities.
Participants will have hands-on experience using different equipment and will learn about a variety of accommodations for
driving.
Canines for Service Overview / Demonstration
Pat Hairston
Canines for Service is dedicated to empowering people
with disabilities to achieve greater independence and enhanced quality of life and to improving people's lives through
the services of specially trained dogs. Carolina Canines is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to achieve greater
independence and enhanced quality of life and to improving people's lives through the services of specially trained dogs.
Participants in this training sessions will learn about the assistance service dogs provide and the training they receive.
Concurrent Sessions III 3:45-4:45
The IPad for Every Day Living: Communication, Recreation, and Independence
Ja Meldicott
With technology
changing so quickly, it can be hard to keep up. You’ve heard of the IPad, and maybe you’ve seen one. You may even
own one. While the IPad may be a cool toy for some, it actually improves the quality of life for many people, including people
with disabilities. In this session you will hear true stories of how the IPad has changed people’s lives. You’ll
also learn about the specific role of this technology, including its potential and its limitations. There will be time for
questions and answers.
Employment Rights
Dan Fox
This
presentation describes the employment rights of individuals with disabilities based on Title I of the ADA. Also, the
responsibilities of employers under the ADA regarding all phases of the employment process will be discussed, including reasonable
accommodations.
Peer Supports for Recovery and
Success
Lindsey Haaser
Tania Bowers
Gina Price
The journey toward Recovery from mental health and addiction challenges is non-linear and multi-faceted.
We have learned that, although Employment is often overlooked, it can offer an incredibly powerful path toward recovery.
Peer Support, as a career, is an option that truly creates a connection between empowerment and employment and can
serve as a catalyst to propel an individual toward sustained success. In this session, participants will learn the values
and principles of Peer Support, learn the application of the Empowerment and Employment Connection, and examine a current
Peer Support and Vocational Rehabilitation Partnership.
The Problems of Current Return-to-Work Studies and Introducing Ecological Model
Min Kim, MS
This session investigates
the problems of current return-to-work studies and introduces the ecological model. There are several problems in current
injured workers’ return-to-work studies: missing data, method of comparing injured workers’ variables, intertwined
predictors, and researchers’ different perspectives. The ecological model for career development will be used to explain
complicated return-to-work process and predictors to benefit rehabilitation counselors, consumers, and other stakeholders.
This paper suggests reasons to apply the ecological model in the return-to-work process and covers various predictors. Through
this paper, rehabilitation counselors can understand problems of return-to-work and see a future direction of studies. Participants
will learn problems related to contemporary return-to-work studies. They will also learn the ecological model as applied
to return-to-work and be able to compare the application of the ecological model to other return-to-work models.
Friday, October 28
Closing Sessions 10:30-11:30
Motivation by Chocolate
Denise Ryan
This
addresses teaches nine key concepts to help participants get more out of work and life. Participants learn about persistence,
passion, effective allocation of resources, the law of diminishing returns, and much more! The session provides key
concepts for motivating self and others. Concepts will be applicable to maintaining motivation throughout a process of rehabilitation.
Denise Ryan
motivates and energizes large corporations and small businesses across America at conferences, board retreats and annual meetings.
Her no nonsense, direct delivery coupled with her astute business savvy and irreverent wit leave audiences not only laughing,
but with actionable tips.
Electronic
Human Resource Management and the Disability Divide: Barriers to Employment for People with Psychiatric Disabilities
Jennifer Wright McDougal MS, CRC, LCAS-P, LPCA
How has the progressive shift of human resource management functions toward electronic resources
impacted those with psychiatric disabilities? How can we assist individuals with psychiatric disabilities
to increase employment opportunities in our communities? This presentation will provide a brief description
of how organizations have become increasingly dependent on electronic delivery of human resource functions and the barriers
this creates for individuals with psychiatric disabilities to find employment. In addition, techniques
to assist individuals with psychiatric disabilities become more familiar with these systems will be provided. As a result
of attending this session, participants will: understand the process and reasoning for the utilization of electronic human
resource management tools, understand the disability divide and how this applies to individuals with psychiatric disabilities,
and develop basic tools/techniques to help individuals with psychiatric disabilities to increase their success navigating
electronic human resource management systems.
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