Empower Florida 2024 Annual Conference has ended

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Empower Florida 2024 Annual Conference

7:00am EDT

Registration | Day 1 Royal Palm Foyer

9:00am EDT

Opening Session & Pep Rally Majestic 1,2,3

9:30am EDT

Keynote Address: Dr. Nick Dewan Majestic 1,2,3Dr. Nick Dewan Panel & Legislative Updates: The Future of IDD Services in Florida Majestic 1,2,3Jim DeBeaugrine • Dina M. Justice • Representative Tom Keen • Michelle Tolini

11:00am EDT

FREE Biometric Screenings Vendor Hall

11:30am EDT

1:00pm EDT

Able Accounts Majestic 6John Finch Best Practices Supported Living Majestic 5Michael Taylor Caring for the Caregiver Majestic 4Rebecca Gonzalez Disaster Plans and Preparedness Diamond 1,2Steven Lerner Medication Administration Compliance (65G-7) Majestic 1,2,3Yvette Guzman

2:15pm EDT

Free 1st Aid/ CPR Recertifications Majestic 1,2,3Peter Bakhit Implementation Plan Development Diamond 1,2Michelle Tolini • Adult Care Housing Integrated Community Employment: Vocational Rehabilitation Services Majestic 6Mirna I. Diaz / Danielle Delgado Liability Management & Prevention Majestic 4Gary Hartfield Representative Payee Overview and Responsibilities Majestic 5Angela Love

3:30pm EDT

Medication Administration Compliance (65G-7) Majestic 6Windy Heflin Best Practices for Using Reactive Strategies Procedures Diamond 1,2Peter Bakhit Healthcare Solutions Majestic 4Earnest Pinder and Associates Medication Administration Compliance (65G-7) Majestic 6Windy Heflin • Virtuous Management Solutions Quality Case Notes Majestic 1,2,3Aaron Nangle Technology First: Person Centered Solutions Majestic 5Heather Daily

7:00pm EDT

Social Soiree Royal Palm

7:00am EDT

Registration | Day 2 Royal Palm Foyer

9:00am EDT

After High School: Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program Majestic 4Dr. W. Drew Andrews Assistive Technology for Independence Majestic 6Jeffrey Davis PhD, ATP • Assistive Technology Evaluations and Services LLC Guardianship & Supported Decision Making Majestic 5Morgan Patipa The Lifespan of the Provider - How to Avoid Burnout Diamond 1,2Alex Flores, MOT,OTR/L

10:15am EDT

Best Practices for Med-Waiver Billing Majestic 1,2,3Laura Leseberg Eat Well for a Busy Life Majestic 4Lidia Gonzalez Legislative Self-Advocacy Majestic 6Dina M. Justice Supported Employment Best Practices Majestic 5Jeannette Estes, Esq. The Dreaded Sexual Activity Policy: Rights & Requirements Diamond 1,2Michelle Tolini • Adult Care Housing

11:30am EDT

Corporate Tax Structure & Savings: APD Requirements on Employees versus 1099's Majestic 6Michelle James - Bradley Healthcare Solutions Majestic 4Earnest Pinder and Associates My Needs Network - Finding Community Resources Diamond 1,2Mark Fafard Technology First: Person Centered Solutions Majestic 5Heather Daily • Tricia Woods

12:30pm EDT

Empower Florida Provider Roundtable Royal PalmGary Hartfield • Michelle Tolini • Elvis Badnjevic • Kimberly Houston • Peter Bakhit Lunch | Day 2 Royal Palm

1:45pm EDT

Best Practices for Behavior Focus & Intensive Homes Majestic 5Elvis Badnjevic Documentation Compliance Requirements Majestic 4Kimberly Houston EPLI: Litigation and Liability Management Majestic 6Gary Hartfield Marketing Your Business, Your Digital Footprint Diamond 1,2Allysen Kerr