You Are The Expert Conference 2009
"Celebrating Families and Professionals,
The Heart of Success"
May 29 & 30, 2009
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You Are The Expert
 On May 29 & 30, 2009, PAVE will host its annual "You Are The Expert" conference. Last year we held the conference at the convention center in Lynnwood, WA. Parents, Youth, Professionals and PAVE staff enjoyed the networking, educational opportunities, food, fun and socialization. Visit our YATE 2008 Photo Gallery for some excellent images taken at the event.
We heard many positive comments last year including:
“I am glad I attended, ‘cause I met heart warming people and learned a lot.”
“Excellent! There were too many things I learned. What an excellent conference!”
“I really enjoyed the conference. It was a great and memorable experience.”
“I enjoyed the different classes.”
And people said some of the things they learned were:
Simple stress relievers
Recognizing depression signs in teens
How to prepare for due process
How to prevent and connect with a child considering suicide
About the OSPI Ombudsman
How to advocate for family members and others
About Strengthening Families through Early Care
 This year's Keynote Speakers will be Rick Lavoie (Friday) and Spencer Hatton (Saturday).
Conference highlights (Click Here for a Conference Overview) will be:
Free youth* strand for ages 12 and above to promote self-determination, self-advocacy & youth leadership (limited space)
Strand for Spanish Speaking Families
Reception, Silent Auction & Youth Dance
You Make a Difference Awards - KNDO Reporter Katie Utehs - Emcee
Click Here for the 2009 YATE Registration Form. If you use a free email service like Hotmail and others this form may not work to email back to us, however there is a print button and our address is printed on the form. Or you may fax the form back to us at (253) 566-8052.
Click Here for a 2009 YATE Registration Form (Spanish). If you use a free email service like Hotmail and others this form may not work to email back to us, however there is a print button and our address is printed on the form. Or you may fax the form back to us at (253) 566-8052.
The cost will be $125.00 per person, which includes breakfast both days, lunch on Friday, Receiption and Silent Auction. If you can only attend for one day the charge is $75.00 (please, send in a check and mail your one day registration).
Limited stipends are available. Childcare is not available.
*Youth are free when attending the conference with a registered adult.
Contact PAVE for more information. Call 253-565-2266 (v/tty) or 1-800-572-7368 (v/tty) or by email: pave@washingtonpave.com.
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