Breakout Conference: Effective Mental Health Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons

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Breakout Conference:
Effective Mental Health Services
for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons
 
June 17-19, 2010
 
Westin Atlanta North Hotel at Perimeter
Seven Concourse Parkway
Atlanta, GA
 
Goal of the Conference
The American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) is pleased to revive the Breakout Conference in cooperation with the Gallaudet University Regional Center at Flagler College. The goal of this conference is to provide training and networking opportunities for mental health professionals serving deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing adults and/or children who have severe mental illness or emotional disorders. Presentations will provide increased awareness of Deaf culture issues and best practices that attendees will be able to implement and utilize in the workplace.
 
 
Tentative Schedule
Thursday June 17
            9:00 – 4:00 pm Dialectical Behavior Therapy pre-conference
            7:00 -9:00 pm              Reception and opening presentation
Friday June 18
            8:30 – 10:00                 Plenary session with keynote presenter
            10:00 -12:00                Concurrent sessions
            12:00 – 1:30                 Lunch on your own
             1:30 -5:00                   Concurrent sessions
Saturday June 19
            8:30 – 12:00                 Concurrent sessions
            12:00 – 3:00                 Lunch and closing keynote presentation
 
For more information, contact Steve Larew at SLarew@flagler.edu or 866-948-8248 VP