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Michelle MungerWelcome to our Conference
Milton Tyree *New*Our Conference Key Note
“From Pandemic Speak, Napoleon the Pig, and Kindly Othering to the New Story”
February 22, 2022“The Community For All Initiative” with Shelly Christensen and Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer
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March 1, 2022“Reimagining Faith and Disability within Community”
Panel with Shelly Christensen, MA FAAIDD, Sehrish Shikarpurya, Mark Stephenson, and facilitated by Anne Masters, Ph.D, FAAIDD
April 5, 2022“Motivation & Strength for the Weary”
with Ron Sandison
April 26, 2022“Believing, Belonging, and the Pathways to Both” with Erik Carter
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Family & Caregivers Track

Kristin Faith EvansHow Caregivers Can Advocate for their Own Spiritual and Mental Health (32 mins)
Kristin Faith Evans AND
Jolene Philo *New*		Is it Typical Caregiving Stress or a Mental Health Concern? (22 mins)
Tom JonesSiblings: The Forgotten Family Member (28 mins)
Anne MastersRaising a Son or Daughter with a Disability: Believing in Possibilities (37 mins)
Jolene PhiloManaging the Long Term Effects of the Pandemic (29 mins)

Self-Advocacy Track

Ron SandisonOvercoming the Hopeless Complex: Autism and Mental Health (45 mins)
Angela WestThe Story God Has Called You to Share (22 mins)
Angela West & Laura Lee Wright
* New*		Leading with a Limp (24 mins)

Congregational and Ministry Track

PANEL *New*Maintaining our Faith Connections During the Pandemic (22 mins)
Elizabeth BarnettFilling Your Toolbox: Tips For a Successful Service (26 mins)
Howard Blas & Maya AlbinKeeping Our Communities Engaged Virtually During and After the Pandemic
(24 mins)
Catherine BoyleHow Special Needs Parenting Prepares You For Ministry (32 mins)
Rebekah DyerDisability Ministry: Faith Connection (22 mins)
Pastor Joanna FrenchBecoming Enabled: How to Make the Gospel Accessible to All (32 mins)
Stephen “Doc” HunsleyMyth Busting! How to get Senior Leadership on Board with Disability Ministry
(31 mins)
Stephen “Doc” HunsleyVolunteers: The Lifeblood of Your Ministry! (28 mins)
Samantha JonesKeeping Ministry Safe for Everyone (34 mins)
Lida MerrillCare of the Direct Support Professional (21 mins)
Bronwyn MurphyEquipping People to Thrive: Recruiting and Training Diverse Leadership Teams
(13 mins)
Ron SandisonA Display of God’s Glory: Equipping Individuals with Disabilities for Ministry
(36 mins)
Barb StanleyRelaunching Disability Ministry: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities (20 mins)
Diane SturmerWith Not For: Valued Roles in Faith Communities for All (26 mins)
Victoria White *New*ReMembering the Body of Christ with Persons with Dementia (22 mins)

Disability and Theology Track

Howard BlasAncient Jewish Sources Informing Our Current Disabilities Inclusion Work (24 mins)
Keith Dow *New*The Spirituality of Letting Go (22 mins)
David EckertTheology of Pastoral Health (31 mins)
David Eckert *New*Toward a Biblical View of Mental Illness (32 mins)
Bronwyn MurphyWhat’s in a Name? Seeing the Imago Dei (11 mins)