You Are The Expert Conference 2009
"Celebrating Families and Professionals,
The Heart of Success"

May 29 & 30, 2009


Howard Johnson Plaza - Yakima, WA - Directions
9 North 9th Street
Yakima, WA 98901

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Hispanic Strand Speakers
You Are The Expert 2009

Here is a complete agenda featuring Strand speakers and breaks. Click Here is you would like a .pdf file to print out.

Friday, May 29, 2009

8:30 – 10:00: Keynote: Rick Lavoie: Last One Picked/First One Picked On

10:00 – 10: 15: Break

10:30 – 12:00: Paradigm Shift = When Two Cultures Collide Presented by: Edgar González, Miguel Montes, Robert Navarro

Will help participants understand the power of culture and tradition, cultural individuality and how changes are an intrinsic part of life.

12:00 – 1: 00 Lunch

1:00 -2:30: Children’s Village Behavioral Team Presented by: Cindy Myers

2:30 – 2: 45 Break

2:45 – 4: 15: Life Adjustments Changing to Meet Their Needs Presented by Tino and Martha Patina

It will help parents and professional understand how we have to modify our life styles to meet the changes in our children’s lives. Learn how to manage and cope with social acceptance.

6:00 Reception, You Make A Difference Awards, & Silent Auction

Saturday May 30, 2009

8:30 – 10:00 Keynote: Lessons from Jed: Spencer Hatton

10:00-10:15 Break

10:15-11:45: Bridging Our Knowledge on Health Care Services Presented by: Mia Perez

This workshop will provide you with information on a new program and offer an opportunity for you to share the needs you have on your child with special health care needs.

11:45 closing


Contact PAVE for more information. Call 253-565-2266 (v/tty) or 1-800-572-7368 (v/tty) or by email: pave@washingtonpave.com.