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About The Event
This conference features a dynamic group of speakers covering legal and financial planning, educational advocacy and goal setting, and the essential skills that foster independence—plus a powerful panel discussion featuring neurodiverse individuals. Join us to gain practical tools and guidance to help families prepare for the future with confidence.
Our Conference Highlights
Our Speakers
Jennifer Dantzler, BCBA, LBA, M.S. ED.
Executive Director & Founder of Inspire ND
Safety & Independence Tools for the Home & Community
In this practical and empowering session, Jennifer Dantzler—Founder and Executive Director of Inspire ND—shares strategies to modify home and community environments to promote independence and safety for neurodiverse individuals. Attendees will learn how simple environmental changes, routines, and technology tools—such as iPad FaceTime for check-ins and Medical ID features for emergencies—can make daily life safer and more manageable.
Amy Wood
Parent & VP of Project Beacon
A Parent’s Perspective: Essential Skills for Independence
Hear one mom’s story of her 23 year old’s journey from early intervention through his transition into adult services. In this presentation, she will share the most valuable skills her son has acquired through his ABA intervention in the areas of independence, vocational skills, community inclusion and leisure skills.
Cynthia Singleton
Educational Consultant Advocate Well
Educational Advocacy & Goal Setting for Transition
Transitioning from public school to adult life and services is a big process. From 20 years of experience, Cynthia will take you through the 5 core areas of transition: Daily Living (Including Housing), Medical Transition, Education and Training Post High School, Financial and Legal Considerations, and Building a Safe Social Network.
Crystal Herrington
Financial Advisor Northwestern Mutual
Catherine Byers
Senior Associate Rosenblatt Law
Essential Legal & Financial Planning
Planning for a child who may become a long-term dependent goes beyond traditional financial strategies. This workshop is designed to help parents, guardians, and family members understand the key planning considerations for their loved ones with special needs
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