Washington Chapter 2014 Conference

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2-3, 2014

“Rearranging the Familiar”

The Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA


Update: 
Registration for the IARP WA Pre-Conference on Thursday, 10/2/14 has reached maximum capacity and is now CLOSED! 

Good news: Registration for the main IARP WA conference on 10/3/14 isnearing capacity, but STILL OPEN!! 

Registration Now Open!
We are pleased to announce that conference registration is now open.  You can register online if using a credit card, or fill out a registration form if paying by check.

To register online, please click here.

For payment by check, please download and complete our conference registration form: click here.

To download the conference brochure, please click here.

Please note: Students planning to attend the 2014 IARP WA Annual Fall Conference (free of charge) are still required to register.

About the Conference Hotel 
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Hotel Murano where the conference will be held. The special conference rate is $149 single/double.  Contact the hotel directly at 1-877-986-8083 to reserve your accommodations. Be sure to mention that you are attending the IARP Washington Chapter Annual Conference to receive the special rate.  You can also make your hotel reservations on-line by clicking on the following link: https://aws.passkey.com/event/10864067/owner/18029/home

Note: there will be a $10 fee for parking again this year

PRE-CONFERENCE AGENDA (subject to change)

Thursday, October 2, 2014 (6 CEUs)

8:30 am-9:00 am
Medical Case Management-Chris Fascilla, MA, Ed.S., CRC

9:00 am-9:45 am
Transferable Skills Analysis-Kari Hansen D’Aboy, MA, CRC

9:45 am-10:30 am
Job Analysis- Chris Fascilla, MA, Ed.S., CRC

10:30 am-10:45 am
15 minute Break

10:45 am-11:30 am
Labor Market Surveys-Kari Hansen D’Aboy, MA, CRC

11:30 am-12:00 noon
Job Modification-Chris Fascilla, MA, Ed.S., CRC

12:00 noon -1:00 pm
Lunch on your own

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
AWA Outcomes-Kari Hansen D’Aboy, MA, CRC

2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
Resume/Job Development-Chris Fascilla, MA, Ed.S, CRC

3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
15 minute Break

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
AWA & Report Writing-Kari Hansen D’Aboy, MA, CRC

Thursday Evening Awards & Hosted Reception:

The Gallery-2nd Floor of the Hotel|
6:00 pm until 8:00 pm


CONFERENCE AGENDA (subject to change)

Friday, October 3, 2014 (6.5 CEUs)

7:30 am-8:00 am
Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking with Exhibitors

8:00 am-8:15 am

Welcome & Opening Remarks-Jennifer Bowes, WA IARP Chapter President

8:15 am-8:45 am
Vickie Kennedy & Ryan Guppy, “Changing Paradigms Through Partnerships-Shifting Approaches in Vocational Rehabilitation

8:45 am-9:45 am
Catriona Buist, “How to Prevent or Change Disability Conviction for Injured Workers

9:45 am-10:00 am
Break, Networking with Exhibitors

10:00 am-11:00 am
Speaker Panel-Return to Work Programs/Services, SSA, DVR, WorkSource, LNI

11:00 am-12:00 noon
Lisa Anderson & Melissa Nyhus, “Navigate My GED to Success”

12:00 noon -1:00 pm
Catered lunch, Networking with Exhibitors

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Jenny Haykin, “Integrated Disability Management”

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
John Berg & Dennis Kole, “DEPOSITIONS: Dos and Don’ts”

3:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Break, Network with Exhibitors, Exhibitor Drawings

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Amy Vercillo-Ethics, “Adventures in Cyberspace

Click here to learn more about each speaker.