2006 Through the Looking Glass Staff
Trainings, Presentations and Workshops

ZERO TO THREE's Annual Conference
December 1-3, 2006 (Albuquerque, NM)
Presenters: Sherrie Hansen and Christi Tuleja
Session: "Engaging Parents with Cognitivie/Learning Difficulties in Their Children's Development Through an Infant Mental Health Approach"
For more information, ZERO TO THREE: National Training Institute

Infant Development Association of San Diego/Imperial County Chapter
October 25, 2006 (San Diego, California)
Presenters: Sherrie Hansen and Christi Tuleja
Session: "Engaging Parents with Cognitive/Learning Difficulties in Their Children's Development"
For more information, Infant Development Association of California

Oregon Office on Disability and Health
Celebrate Wellness VII: A Conference Promoting the Health and Wellness of People with Disabilities
October 15, 2006 (Portland, Oregon)
Presenters: Judi Rogers and Florita Maiki [of Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities (BHAWD)]
Keynote Presentation: "Breast Health Access for Women with Disabilities (BHAWD)"
Presentation: "Our Voices on Cancer"
For more information, Oregon Office on Disability and Health

The Metropolitan State College of Denver Student Association of Social Workers
A Chance to Parent: National Summit About Supporting Parents With Cognitive Challenges And Their Families
September 22-23, 2006 (Denver, CO)
Panalist: Sherrie Hansen
Panal Discussion: "Support Group Curricula for Working with Parents With Intellectual Disabilities"
Panalists: Sherrie Hansen and Christi Tuleja
Panal Discussion: "Program Models/Using Traditional Services In A Non-Traditional Way for Parents With Intellectual Disabilities"
For more information, The Metropolitan State College of Denver Student Association of Social Workers

Children of Deaf Parents (CODA) International Conference
July 12-16, 2006 (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Presenter and Facilitator: Paul Preston
Presented and facilitated several workshops regarding CODA issues
For more information, CODA International

National Federation of the Blind Annual Convention
July 1-7, 2006 (Dallas, Texas)
Consultant: Debbie Bacon
Session: "The Needs of Blind Parents"
For more information, National Federation of the Blind

San Mateo County Children & Family Services, Sequoia Hospital and
Prenatal to Three Initiative Collaborating Agencies Trainings
November 2005 - June 2006 (Belmont, California)
Presenters: Megan Kirshbaum, Christi Tuleja, Paul Preston, Debbie Bacon, Judi Rogers, Ella Callow, and Sherrie Hansen
Twenty-six workshops on parents with physical, intellectual, and/or visual disabilities as well as deaf parents. Also included the unique legal and practical issues that arise when a parent with a disability is a party to dependency litigation

Kansas Statewide Training of Child Protection System (CPS)
May 10-11, 2006 (Kansas)
Presenter: Megan Kirshbaum
Keynote Speech and Consultation

Hampshire College's Eighth Annual Forum in Assistive Technology
Assitive Technology, Disability & Family
May 5, 2006 (Amherst, Massachusetts)
Presenter: Judi Rogers
Keynote Speech: "Perspectives in Dealing with a Disability"
Two workshops on "Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Birthing for Women with Disabilities"
For more information: The Lemelson Assistive Technology Development Center (LATDC) of Hampshire College

American Red Cross: Engaging and Serving People with Disabilities
Summit of Disability Organizations Partnering with the American Red Cross
April 24-26, 2006 (Washington, D.C.)
Participant: Megan Kirshbaum
For more information, Partnership with the American Red Cross

The California Council for the Blind Spring Convention 2006
"Reshaping California"
April 6 - 9, 2006 (Sacramento, California)
Presenter: Debbie Bacon
Session: "Who Are Blind Parents?"
For more information, California Council for the Blind

Annual Conference of the California Transcribers and Educators of the Visually Handicapped
"Focus on the Future: Preparing for Life"
March 9-12, 2006 (Anaheim, California)
Presenter: Debbie Bacon
Session: "Parenting as a Blind Person"
For more information, California Transcribers and Educators of the Visually Handicapped

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