Saskatchewan Karis Connected Conference

Saskatchewan Karis Connected Conference

Connect, Learn & Grow!

By Karis Disability Services

Date and time

Thu, May 2, 2024 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM CST

Location

Park Town Hotel

924 Spadina Crescent East Saskatoon, SK S7K 3H5 Canada

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Conference Welcome

Janet Noel-Annable

Hilary Sandell-Atkins

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Breakout Session: The Power of Celebration

Chris Wignall


Humans are wired for celebration. We long for those moments where accomplishments are recognized, joy is shared, and we are connected together through good news. It doesn’t come easily to everyone, b...

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Breakout Session: Independent Personal Planning

Peter Wyngaarden

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Breakout Session: Right Track re-Boot

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

AM Break

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakout Session: Building Community and Contribution

Cara Milne


Cara Milne of M-Powered Planning will explore the value of community and contribution especially after a pandemic. You will come away with real and practical ideas! Come and be inspired! Where is th...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakout Session: Assistive Technology

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakout Session: Family Perspectives

Steve Snider

Peter Wyngaarden


Family Perspectives is a highly interactive, fun session that provides practical tools to learn about and share perspectives through listening and engaging in sharing stories. 1. Identify ways that f...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Breakout Session: Beyond The Label – Redefining Neurodiversity

Rebecca Rafuse


Embark on a transformative journey with Rebecca, a Registered Psychotherapist, Speaker, Professor, and unwavering Advocate, in "DiversXperience: Beyond Labels." In this dynamic presentation, Rebecca,...

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Breakout Session: Community Building through Employment, Volunteerism & CPS

Alicia Soares

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Breakout Session: Navigating End of Life

Barbara Wallace

Peter Wyngaarden

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

PM Break

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Breakout Session: Overcoming...celebrate what you possess

Mike Shoreman

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Breakout Session: EDI is Belonging

Cayla Charles

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Breakout Session: Connecting & Contributing in Faith Communities

Mark Wallace


Join advocates and the organizational and spiritual life team as we learn how to connect well with churches and other communities of faith. Along with encouragement and spiritual support, faith commu...

3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Conference Closing

Janet Noel- Annable

Hilary Sandell-Atkins

About this event

Karis Disability Services is excited to be launching a brand-new learning opportunity in 2024, Karis Connected Conferences!

Join employees, family members and self advocates for an exciting one-day conference, to connect, learn and grow. The early bird cost to register is $75 per person. The cost will increase to $100 per person starting March 1st.

Learn about topics such as:

A) Building Community and Contribution (Cara Milne)

B) EDI is Belonging (Cayla Charles)

C) Beyond The Label – Redefining Neurodiversity (Rebecca Rafuse)

D) Overcoming…celebrate what you possess (Mike Shoreman)

Presenters will include self advocates, employees, family members and external guests.

If you are unable to attend in person, there is also a virtual option available on May 30th. To register please visit: https://KarisConnectedVirtual.eventbrite.ca

Please note that overnight accommodations are provided at your own expense. We have received a discounted hotel room rate for the nights of May 1st and 2nd for $149/$159 per night (plus taxes).

To book a hotel room

  1. Visit https://www.parktownhotel.com/
  2. Click "Book Now"
  3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, to the "add code" section
  4. Select Group Attendee
  5. Enter in 2405KARIS and click "ADD"
  6. Book your guest room as normal


For questions about the Karis Connected Conference please contact:

Margaret Bain

events@karis.org

Organized by

Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons) is a non-profit, developmental services organization. We help people with disabilities accomplish their goals and thrive in communities where their God-given gifts are valued and celebrated.

In 2023, we changed our name from Christian Horizons to Karis Disability Services. Why? We want our name to help build our vision of belonging, and we want people to know exactly what we do and who we serve. We work in Ontario and Saskatchewan, and globally in six other countries.

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