August 2019

NADD 36th Annual Conference in New Orleans October 23-25

Join NADD for their 36^th Annual Conference October 23-25 at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel in New Orleans. NADD is the leading North American expert in providing professionals, educators, policy makers, and families with education, training, and information on mental health issues relating to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The conference “Parading Through Life: Celebrating Resilience, Joy and Wellness…Letting the Good Times Roll in New Orleans” will provide information regarding various topics in the field of Dual Diagnosis (IDD/MI). See attachments for conference registration information and schedule.

2019 NADD Conference Flyer for Families NADD Conference Schedule 2019

Where Am I Going, and How Do I Get There? Transition Planning for Students with Significant Disabilities

WHO: Families and professionals supporting students with significant disabilities

WHEN: SEPTEMBER 5 & 6, 2019, 8:30 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.

WHERE: UNO TRAC, The Oliver St. Pe Center/TRAC Building is located across St. Anthony Avenue from Benjamin Franklin High School (located at 2001 Leon C. Simon Blvd.) at the intersection of Leon C. Simon Blvd. and St. Anthony Ave. As you enter the campus on St. Anthony Ave., turn left at your first opportunity into a parking lot. The Oliver St. Pe Center sits at the end of the parking lot. http://www.uno.edu/trac/contact

HOW: Register via email. ladbp@lsuhsc.edu  Please provide name, email address, and employer (if appropriate).

WHY: To assist students, families, and professionals in planning post-secondary lives for individuals with significant disabilities. Click here for the agenda.

Save the Date for Transition Institute, Sponsored by the HDC Louisiana Deafblind Project

HDC is proud to host the Transition Institute sponsored by its own Louisiana Deafblind Project, September 5 and 6, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

For more information, see the Transition Institute flyer.