Keynote Presentations:
"“Ableism, Identity & Equity: A Life Course Perspective,” Alabama Partners in Care Summit, May, 2022
"Transition to Adulthood & Disability Equity in Public Health: A Life Course Perspective," Boston University School of Public Health, November 2021. April, 2022
"Disability & Equity in Healthcare: What this Patient Wants You to Know!" University of Chicago, pediatric residents grand rounds, February 2022
"A Family-Centered Research Agenda for Improving Health Care Transitions for Children with Special Health Care Needs," Lucile Packard Foundation, webinar, December, 2021
“Health Care Transition Improvement: Overview of National Efforts and Lived Experience,” JFK Partners, University of Colorado School of Public Health, 2021
“Children with Special Healthcare Needs & Ableism in Public Health: A Life Course Perspective,” Guest Lecture, Boston University School of Public Health, November 2020
“Engaging Youth in a Digital Landscape,” Family Voices Telehealth Academy, webinar, 2020
“Adulting: A Success Story,” Keynote, Youth Summit: Advocating for US, Tennessee, 2019
"The Truth About Transition for CYSHCN: A Life Course Perspective,” Intro to Maternal Child Health class, Boston University School of Public Health, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2021
"From the Red Sox to the Rockies: Lessons Learned from A Multi-State Transition," North Dakota Interagency Transition Conference, November, 2015
"Truth About Transition: Lessons Learned as a National Advocate," Brigham & Women's Transition Conference Series, February, 2015
"Lessons Learned in Transition," Step Up Conference, Little Rock, AR, October,2013
"Empowering Family and Youth Involvement in Transition: What does it look like and how do we achieve progress?" (keynote) Oregon Youth Health Forum, Portland, OR. February, 2011
"Youth is the New Black"- Baylor Medical School Annual Chronic Illness & Disability Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care Annual Conference, Houston TX. 2010
"Youth Have Something to Say, Are We Listening?"- Youth Transition Jamboree, Las Vegas, NV. March 2011
"Empowering Youth in Transition what can Providers/Parents Do" - Series of webinars, Department of Health, KS, March 2011
“Transition: It’s a Journey not a To-Do List!” Keynote. Life Course: Finding Your Way to Adulthood. Roanoke, WV. May 19-20, 2011
Staff orientation, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Ashford, CT, 6/2005 and 6/2007.
"Transition to Adulthood & Disability Equity in Public Health: A Life Course Perspective," Boston University School of Public Health, November 2021. April, 2022
"Disability & Equity in Healthcare: What this Patient Wants You to Know!" University of Chicago, pediatric residents grand rounds, February 2022
"A Family-Centered Research Agenda for Improving Health Care Transitions for Children with Special Health Care Needs," Lucile Packard Foundation, webinar, December, 2021
“Health Care Transition Improvement: Overview of National Efforts and Lived Experience,” JFK Partners, University of Colorado School of Public Health, 2021
“Children with Special Healthcare Needs & Ableism in Public Health: A Life Course Perspective,” Guest Lecture, Boston University School of Public Health, November 2020
“Engaging Youth in a Digital Landscape,” Family Voices Telehealth Academy, webinar, 2020
“Adulting: A Success Story,” Keynote, Youth Summit: Advocating for US, Tennessee, 2019
"The Truth About Transition for CYSHCN: A Life Course Perspective,” Intro to Maternal Child Health class, Boston University School of Public Health, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2021
"From the Red Sox to the Rockies: Lessons Learned from A Multi-State Transition," North Dakota Interagency Transition Conference, November, 2015
"Truth About Transition: Lessons Learned as a National Advocate," Brigham & Women's Transition Conference Series, February, 2015
"Lessons Learned in Transition," Step Up Conference, Little Rock, AR, October,2013
"Empowering Family and Youth Involvement in Transition: What does it look like and how do we achieve progress?" (keynote) Oregon Youth Health Forum, Portland, OR. February, 2011
"Youth is the New Black"- Baylor Medical School Annual Chronic Illness & Disability Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care Annual Conference, Houston TX. 2010
"Youth Have Something to Say, Are We Listening?"- Youth Transition Jamboree, Las Vegas, NV. March 2011
"Empowering Youth in Transition what can Providers/Parents Do" - Series of webinars, Department of Health, KS, March 2011
“Transition: It’s a Journey not a To-Do List!” Keynote. Life Course: Finding Your Way to Adulthood. Roanoke, WV. May 19-20, 2011
Staff orientation, The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Ashford, CT, 6/2005 and 6/2007.
Workshop Presentations:
"What’s Health Got to Do with Transition? EVERYTHING!” and "Whose Job Is It Anyways?” 3rd Annual Charting the Course - Helping Youth with Disabilities Move Successfully to Work, College and Adult Life Conference, Killington, VT, 6/2008.
"Healthy & Ready to Work, to Live and to Participate!” Circle of Life Conference, Eau Claire, WI, 04/2008.
"Healthy & Ready to Work, to Live and to Participate!” 7th Annual Forum for Improving Children’s Healthcare, Miami, FL, 03/2008.
"Preparing for Transition to Adulthood: Before Puberty, Before 18 and Post 18- Making it Easier,” Annual Maine Parent Federation, Rockport, ME, 11/2007.
“Healthy and Ready to Work, Live, and Participate!” State of Maine Conference for Transitioning Teens with Disabilities, Augusta, ME, 11/2002.
“Preparing for the Difference- Are You Ready to Change Roles?” Annual Maine Parent Federation Conference, Portland, ME, October 2009.
"Transition: It’s Not Just School," Transition Conference, Family to Family Health and Education Center-NH, Concord, NH. November, 2009.
“What Students with disABILITIES have to say about Transition to Independent Living, Work and Adult Health Care” 6th Annual IL Statewide Transition Conference, Schaumburg, Illinois, November 2009.
“Transition to Adulthood: Improving Outcomes- Advice with Hindsight & Wisdom, National Policy, Progress and Trends,” Family Ties of Nevada, Youth Transition Jamboree. Reno, NV. February 2010.
“Families & Youth- Preparing for the Difference: Essential Skills,” Family Ties of Nevada, Youth Transition Jamboree. Reno, NV. February, 2010.
"YACs and You! Youth Initiatives and How to be a Strong Committee Member"- Youth Advisory Retreat, Denver, CO. April, 2010
"Taking the (F)ear out of Transition, " Transition in the 21st Century- Division of Career Development & Transition (DCDT). Mystic, CT. October, 2010
"Family Members' Perspectives on Transition" (panel)- Baylor Medical School Annual Chronic Illness & Disability Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care Annual Conference, Houston TX. November, 2010
"Got Transition? Strength & Deficit Based Language- Learning the Game of Eligibility" AMCHP Annual Conference, Washington DC. February 2011
"Healthcare Transition & IEP's- We're all in This Together!" Workshop Session, Life Course: Finding Your Way to Adulthood. Roanoke, WV. May 19-20, 2011
"Healthy & Ready to Work, to Live and to Participate!” Circle of Life Conference, Eau Claire, WI, 04/2008.
"Healthy & Ready to Work, to Live and to Participate!” 7th Annual Forum for Improving Children’s Healthcare, Miami, FL, 03/2008.
"Preparing for Transition to Adulthood: Before Puberty, Before 18 and Post 18- Making it Easier,” Annual Maine Parent Federation, Rockport, ME, 11/2007.
“Healthy and Ready to Work, Live, and Participate!” State of Maine Conference for Transitioning Teens with Disabilities, Augusta, ME, 11/2002.
“Preparing for the Difference- Are You Ready to Change Roles?” Annual Maine Parent Federation Conference, Portland, ME, October 2009.
"Transition: It’s Not Just School," Transition Conference, Family to Family Health and Education Center-NH, Concord, NH. November, 2009.
“What Students with disABILITIES have to say about Transition to Independent Living, Work and Adult Health Care” 6th Annual IL Statewide Transition Conference, Schaumburg, Illinois, November 2009.
“Transition to Adulthood: Improving Outcomes- Advice with Hindsight & Wisdom, National Policy, Progress and Trends,” Family Ties of Nevada, Youth Transition Jamboree. Reno, NV. February 2010.
“Families & Youth- Preparing for the Difference: Essential Skills,” Family Ties of Nevada, Youth Transition Jamboree. Reno, NV. February, 2010.
"YACs and You! Youth Initiatives and How to be a Strong Committee Member"- Youth Advisory Retreat, Denver, CO. April, 2010
"Taking the (F)ear out of Transition, " Transition in the 21st Century- Division of Career Development & Transition (DCDT). Mystic, CT. October, 2010
"Family Members' Perspectives on Transition" (panel)- Baylor Medical School Annual Chronic Illness & Disability Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care Annual Conference, Houston TX. November, 2010
"Got Transition? Strength & Deficit Based Language- Learning the Game of Eligibility" AMCHP Annual Conference, Washington DC. February 2011
"Healthcare Transition & IEP's- We're all in This Together!" Workshop Session, Life Course: Finding Your Way to Adulthood. Roanoke, WV. May 19-20, 2011
