2024 OADD-RSIG Research Day Agenda
April 12th at the Four Points by Sheraton, Thorold
8:30 – 9:00 am | Poster Session 1 Poster Adjudication |
9:00 – 9:15 am | Opening Remarks & Land Acknowledgement Dr. Courtney Bishop, Co-Chair |
9:15 – 10:45 am | Keynote Speaker How to Promote Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Research & Practice Nicole Flynn |
10:45 – 11:00 am | Break |
11:00 – 11:20 am | Participatory Advocacy Research Network Overview and Award Self-Advocates Ashlee, Theresa, & Yvonne |
11:20 – 11:50 am | Presentation 1: One of the Lucky Ones: A Critical Realist Case Study of A Woman with IDD’s Experience of Breast Cancer Rebecca Hansford, Alyson Mahar, Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz Queen’s University |
11:50 – 12:20 pm | Presentation 2: My Most Fulfilling Volunteer Experience: The impact of APEX Alumni Anna Beneteau, Dr. Sean Horton, Chad A. Sutherland, Dr. Sara Scharoun Benson, Micheline Senia University of Windsor |
12:20 – 1:20 pm | Lunch Networking and Poster Session 2 |
1:20 – 1:50 pm | There Shouldn’t Be A Barrier to Exercise: Student Volunteer Experiences with an Adapted Physical Exercise Program Mikala Jones, Micheline Senia, Chad A. Sutherland, Sara Scharoun Benson, Dr. Sean Horton, University of Windsor Barriers to Accessing Higher Education for Black Learners with Intellectual Disabilities Rexella Dwomoh, Dr. Laura Mullins Brock University Training in Trauma-Informed Positive Behaviour Supports for Direct Support Professionals of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Emily Bulten, Dr. Rosemary Condillac Brock University Award Presentation Dr. Laura Mullins, Co-Chair |
1:50 – 2:20 pm | Presentation 3 : Accessibility of Mindfulness Practices for People with Developmental Disabilities” A Critical Interpretive Synthesis Kirsten Smith, Sue Hutton, Jan Wozniak, & Yani Hamdani, Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre, CAMH |
2:20 – 2:50 pm | Presentation 4: Absence of Objection is Not Sufficient- Incorporating Assent Based Clinical Practices in Supported Living Settings Chantelle Farrugia, Erin Pankerichan, Elissa Moretto Kerry’s Place Autism Services |
2:50 – 3:05 pm | Break |
3:05 – 3:35 pm | Presentation 5: Investigating the Relationship between Self-Confidence and Burnout for Professionals Supporting Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities Engaging in Challenging Behaviour Kayla Cormier & Laura Mullins, Brock University |
3:35 – 4:05 pm | Presentation 6: School Satisfaction Predicts Quality of Life for Children with Severe Developmental Disabilities Sarah Bjornson, Adrienne Perry York University |
4:05- 4:35 pm | Presentation 7: The Effectiveness of Independent Facilitated Personal Plans vs. Traditional Personal Plans in Person-Centered Planning: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis Silvana Kurian, Justin Radstake, Sun Baek, Peter Wyngaarden, Divnoor Ruprai, Cindy Prince Karis Disability Services (Formerly, Christian Horizons) |
4:35 – 4:40 pm | Poster Presentation Award |
4:40 – 5:00 pm | Closing Remarks Dr. Laura Mullins, Co-Chair |
5pm | Depart Conference |