National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) Council on State Administrator of Vocation Rehabilitation (CSAVR) Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) Fall 2016 National Rehabilitation Education Conference Sponsored by the National Council on Rehabilitation Education “Rehabilitation Education, Research and Service: Meeting the Needs of our Contemporary Counseling Practice” Sunday, October 16, 2016– Tuesday, October 18, 2016 DRAFT AGENDA – August 10, 2016

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 8:30AM – 3:45PM Early Registration 8:30AM – 4:30PM

How to Write a CACREP Self-Study • Robert Urofsky, Ph.D., Vice President of Accreditation and Training, CACREP This hands-on workshop will address the process of preparing to write your CACREP Self-Study. It covers the initial planning phase through the actual development and submission of a Self-Study Report. Attention will be given to the CACREP Standards, Policies, program evaluation, and the assessment of student learning. Participants will have the opportunity to view examples from real self-studies and opportunities to ask the workshop facilitators individualized questions. PRE-REGISTERATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND Attending the CACREP How to Write a Self-Study Workshop requires pre-registration with CACREP. If you are interested in attending this training please contact the CACREP office at 1-703-535-5990 and speak with Liz Barnes to register for this event. At this time, registration is limited to two (2) registrants per institution. The workshop is limited to 30 participants overall. Registration fees are as follows: $495 for the first person registered from any given program $250 for an additional registrant from the same institution



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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 (CONT’D) How to Write a CACREP Self-Study – Continued Please do not make travel arrangements until you have confirmation that you are registered. You may pay by credit card by calling the office number above. Lunch will be provided. Participants can earn .7 NBCC/CRC approved CEU’s for attending the workshop. Please note, if there are not enough registrants for this workshop, CACREP will need to cancel the workshop and will refund the registration fees. If the Workshop is held, the following Cancellation policy applies: All fees paid will be refunded up to 30 days prior to the Workshop (close of business September 16, 2016). After that date, 50% of fees paid will be refunded up to 10 days prior to the Workshop (close of business October 6, 2016). After that time, all fees are nonrefundable. CACREP 1001 North Fairfax Street, Suite 510 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone (703) 535-5990 Fax: (703) 739-6209 [email protected] Please Note: The fee for the CACREP training does not include registration to the NCRE conference. To attend the NCRE conference you will need to register separately. For more information please refer to this link: https://ncre.org/fall-2016-conference-overview/ 9:15AM – 10:45AM

Ethics Unleashed: A Sneak Peek at the New CRCC Code • Linda Shaw, Ph.D., CRC, The University of Arizona As practice evolves so has the CRCC Code of Professional Ethics for Rehabilitation Counselors with revisions effective January 1, 2017. Join this session to examine important changes in the Code including standards related to use of technology and social media, addressing values-based conflicts and social justice issues, pro bono publico contributions, and ethical practices in teaching, training, and supervision. Implications for serving individuals with disabilities in light of the enhanced guidance provided in the new Code will be discussed.





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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 (CONT’D) 11:00AM – 12:30PM Employment for People with Disabilities: Meeting the Needs of our Contemporary Counseling Practice • David Strauser, Ph.D., University of Illinois This presentation will provide information on research outcomes that document contemporary best practices in relation to the employability of persons with disabilities. The intent of this presentation is to make available research findings to both practitioners/students and educators alike in order to contribute to the academic and professional aspects of rehabilitation counseling. After this presentation attendees will: 1. Have obtained information on research related to employment outcomes of PWD. 2. Learned about what research has identified as best employability practices for PWD. 3. Learn about what are the training needs of practicing rehabilitation counselors in relation to employability of PWD. 4. Learn about what are the research gaps that need to be addressed in the future so we can meet the needs of our contemporary practice and educational programs. 12:30PM – 2:00PM – Lunch (On Your Own) 2:15PM – 3:45PM “Inclusion, Equity, and Social Justice: Meeting the Contemporary Needs of Rehabilitation Counseling approaching 2020." • Brenda Cartwright, Ed.D., CRC, NCC, Winston Salem University • Kathryn Yamamoto, Ph.D., CRC, University of Hawaii at Mānoa • Noel Ysasi, Ph.D., CRC, University of Kentucky • Leslie Santos, Ph.D., CRC, University of Maryland Eastern Shore The main goal of rehabilitation counseling is to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to enter or remain in the world of work, enjoy quality of life, and learn to manage and cope with the consequences of physical and mental disabilities. This journey is different for those individuals whose membership in a certain group (i.e. race/ethnicity, LGBTQ groups, disability, and returning veterans with disabilities) exposes them to additional socio-cultural barriers that may hinder their intended rehabilitation process. This panel will address the impact of micrioaggressions, oppression, ableism, and other forms of discrimination in the rehabilitation counseling process. Emphasis will be made on how through the use of rehabilitation counselor education and research, these oppressive forces can be dealt with enhancing an environment of Inclusion, Equity, and Social Justice for all consumer of rehabilitation services as rehabilitation counseling approaches 2020.



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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016 (CONT’D) 4:00PM – 5:30PM Scientific Poster Presentations and Lite Reception Posters are presented in a 90-minute showcase forum for professionals and students to share best practices and/or research.

5:45PM – 7:00PM Master’s Level Student Recruitment Fair (VR Recruiters/HR Staff) NCRE is hosting a Student Recruitment Fair, in conjunction with conference, to help VR recruiters/HR staff and Master’s level students connect. It is designed to help State VR agencies make contact with students who may be interested in exploring employment in the public rehabilitation arena. The recruitment fair is intended to help students to gain a sense of the opportunities available to them and establish business contacts. During the recruitment session, and the rest of the conference, students will have the opportunity to develop relationships and possibly secure gainful employment. We will be providing nametag identifiers for Master’s level students and VR representatives so that networking and recruitment can continue to happen throughout the conference. One week before the conference begins, the NCRE office will provide all participating VR representatives a contact list of the Master’s level students attending and vice versa. 5:45PM – 7:00PM Legislative Updates: Panel Discussion • Noel Estrada Hernandez, Ph.D., CRC, The University of Iowa President, National Council on Rehabilitation Education • Denise Catalano, Ph.D., CRC, University of North Texas • Carol Bobby, President and CEO, CACREP • Patricia Nunez, M.A., CRC, President, Council on Rehabilitation Education • Cindy A. Chapman, CAE, Executive Director, Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification This session will focus on providing an update on legislative and important issues impacting the profession of rehabilitation on education at the national state, county, city, and local levels. Participants attending are strongly encouraged to share information.



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MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 7:30AM – 3:30PM Registration 7:45AM – 8:45AM

Continental Breakfast 8:15AM – 8:45AM

Welcome and Greetings • Noel Estrada Hernandez, Ph.D., CRC, Alabama State University National Council on Rehabilitation Education, President • Steve Wooderson, Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation • Thomas E. Finch, Ph.D., Rehabilitative Services Administration

9:00AM – 9:30AM

Keynote Speaker - (Invited) • The Honorable Janet LaBreck, Commissioner Designate Rehabilitation Services Administration Keynote Address: TBA in September 2016

9:30AM – 10:30AM Keynote Speaker • Susanne M. Bruyère, Ph.D., CRC, ILR School, Cornell University Director, K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability Professor of Disability Studies Employer Practices to Improve Employment Outcomes: Implications for the Rehabilitation Counselor as Consultant Our rehabilitation counseling educational preparation and measurement for successful outcomes for practicing rehabilitation counseling professionals has historically emphasized the training and placement of the individual with a disability for the world of work, rather than how to assist employers with preparing their workplaces to be disability inclusive.



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MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 (CONT’D) Keynote Speaker Address – Continued There is a significant current need by employers for this information, and a unique opportunity to provide needed consultation services to assist employers in identifying qualified candidates with disabilities and to create opportunities for longer term career growth for these employees. This presentation offers information about the knowledge and skills needed for rehabilitation professionals to be maximally effective in providing consultation services to business. The information presented is empirically derived, taken from a series of interlocking research projects to examine the most effective ways to minimize disability discrimination and maximize workplace disability inclusion. The implications of these employer practices for rehabilitation counselor practice; education/training and future research will be discussed.

10:45AM – 11:45AM

CONCURRENT SESSION I 11:45AM – 1:00PM – LUNCH (ON YOUR OWN) 1:15PM – 2:15PM

CONCURRENT SESSION II 2:30PM – 3:30PM

CONCURRENT SESSION III 3:45PM – 5:00PM 6th Annual Student Social and Network Reception ((NCRE Sponsored and Student Event Only) NCRE is hosting a social gathering for any student (bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral) attending the conference. Students will have an opportunity to meet members of NCRE’s Board, Council Chairs and Co-Chairs. Attendees will meet other students throughout the United States and learn about ways to get involved now and into the future.



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MONDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2016 (CONT’D) 5:15PM – 6:45PM CORE Standard Revision Process and Opportunity for Feedback • Cherie King, Sc. D., CRC, Consultant, Council on Rehabilitation Education (CORE) • Patricia Nunez, M.A., CRC, President, Council on Rehabilitation Education This presentation will provide a brief overview and update of the CORE Standards revision project. Stakeholders within the rehabilitation counseling community were asked to provide feedback on the draft standards by way of electronic survey. Participants will be presented with the outcomes of the survey results and have the opportunity to provide feedback on suggested changes from the survey and recommend further revision to the standards. NCRE member inclusion in the standards revision project is of extreme importance to the rehabilitation counseling community because the standards will be instrumental in shaping the future of rehabilitation counseling education, training, and practice.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016 7:30AM – 8:30AM Continental Breakfast 7:30AM – 11:45AM Registration 8:15AM – 9:30AM

TBA by the end of August 2016

9:45AM – 10:45AM

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2016 (CONT’D) 11:00AM – 12:00PM CONCURRENT SESSION V 12:15PM – 1:30PM Awards Luncheon • Presentation of 8th Annual NCRE President’s Award Closing Remarks • Noel Estrada Hernandez, Ph.D., CRC, Alabama State University, • National Council on Rehabilitation Education, President • Steve Wooderson, Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation • Thomas E. Finch, Ph.D., Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services



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