MSCD Conference Program Sessions Scholarship Form
The Mountain State Conference on Disabilities is hosted by disability partners across the state including the WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities, the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council and Disability Rights of WV.
This conference will explore strategies and services that support people with disabilities of all ages and their families by focusing on ways to improve care, communication and self-determination through best practices. It will also highlight the lived experiences of people with disabilities, their caregivers and families.
Sessions will be geared towards the following audiences: self-advocates; people with lived experience; family, siblings and caregivers; students; professionals including direct service providers, therapists and medical providers; educators; policy makers; and researchers.
A limited number of scholarships are available to help people with disabilities and their caregivers attend the conference. Use the scholarship form above to apply.
The MSCD is seeking sponsors and in-person vendors!
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with self-advocates, caregivers, professionals, educators, healthcare providers, and students!
Instructions for sponsor/vendor registration through Eventbrite:
- Click the “Get Tickets” button above to visit the MSCD Eventbrite page.
- Select the box in the top right that says: "Get tickets".
- Under "Tickets", add one to the "Vendor or Sponsorship ONLY" ticket by using the "+". This is a free option that allows you to select a sponsor or vendor package as an add-on.
- Under "Add-ons", select the sponsorship or vendor package that suits your needs by adding them using the "+".
- Once you've selected your package(s), select "Check out".
- Enter your contact and payment information. Credit, debit, PayPal, and Google Play are all accepted. There is also a separate option for checks.
- Contact Amy Burt at alburt@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-4692 with any questions.
Keynote Speaker: Jordyn Zimmerman
Through storytelling and visuals, this 60-minute live keynote will discuss Jordyn Zimmerman's lived experience as a nonspeaking autistic learner, educator, and advocate. She will discuss how beliefs contribute to low expectations, challenges with accessing effective communication, supporting others in community, and the necessity of accessible technology.
Jordyn Zimmerman is a passionate educator and disability advocate. After being diagnosed as autistic at a young age, she did not receive access to augmentative communication until the age of 18. That arduous journey fuels her beliefs around leveraging tools and supports to drive change. She now thrives on boldly showing up and redefining what is possible in learning spaces and throughout the broader community — and has personal experience challenging the status quo, which is featured in the 2021 documentary, This Is Not About Me.
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | Keynote Jordyn Zimmerman, Educator and Disability Advocate |
| 9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Vendor Hall – Open |
| 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Networking Event |
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:15 a.m. -11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Vendor Hall – Open |
| 8:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:15 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | Concurrent Sessions |
*Note: session times may vary slightly as the program is finalized.
