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Washington Statewide
TRANSITION CONFERENCE
March 29th, 2016



Everett, WA

The conference committee is excited to share some highlights of the upcoming conference in March!

Washington Statewide Transition Conference which will take place at   
 
 

OPENING REMARKS 
  • Evelyn Perez, Assistant Secretary DDA
  • Andres Aquirre, Director DVR
  • Kelley Faulkner, WISE Program Manager
  • Terry Redmon, DDA Employment Partnership Program Manager
  • Tamra Bradford, Snohomish County DD
  • Sue Ann Bube, Center for Change in Transition
BREAKOUT SESSIONS

(More to be annou
nced)
Ideas and Tools from the Center for Change in Transition

Presented by Sue Ann Bube
 
Start Now: Session for Families and Educators
Presented by Cathy Murahashi
 
Interactive Student Activity  
Presented by David Murahashi

Benefits Planning
presented by Emma Henselbecker and Alicia Chaplo

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OPENING KEYNOTE INFORMATION:
 
This year we are pleased to announce our keynote, Shari Rusch Furnstahl. A seaso ned professional, Shari has the life experience and professional credentials that qualify her as a speaker of unmatched versatility.  Shari's  journey from special education student to spe cial education teacher is the backdrop for this amazing presentation. Her keynote presenta tion will offer a window into the world of students with disabilities. From side-splittingly funny to poignant and moving, Shari's personal and profession experiences are intertwined offering a multitude of insights and real life applications.  Audiences will discover (or redis
cover) the value of their profession and will leave convinced that one person really can make a difference.

Edward Hanson Conference Center 
 
Xfinity Arena at Everett
2000 Hewitt Avenue
Everett, WA 98201

Event Contact:
Kelley Faulkner
Kelley@gowise.org

Registration Information:
Jaimie Laitinen
Jaimie@gowise.org
(206) 422-9433

What's included in your $110 registration fee?  
Your registration fee includes all conference materials and handouts, a light continental breakfast, and lunch. 

Hotel information
 
All attendees are responsible for paying for their own lodging costs.  Please call the hotels to make your reservation by phone and mention the group name WASHINGTON STATEWIDE TRANSITION CONFERENCE to get the group rate.  Please also note that the booking deadlines vary by hotel.  See below.  

Best Western Cascadia Inn
2800 Pacific Avenue, Everett, WA
98201-4528
Phone: 425/258-4141
Book by March 14th, 2016


Hampton Inn - Everett
2931 West Marine View Drive
Everett
,
Washington,
98201
Book by February 28, 2016
 
SPONSORED BY: 
Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration