Full Conference Agenda for 2021 HHS Office of Disability Prevention for Children Statewide Virtual Conference
We’re excited to kick-off the 2021 HHS Office of Disability Prevention for Children Statewide Virtual Conference and host the series of FREE webinars to highlight key topics on preventing intellectual and developmental disabilities in children. These webinars bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including community-based organizations, government, health care professionals, educators, families, and caregivers, to learn and discuss strategies for creating positive change in the lives of children and families across Texas.
Our presenters will share their experiences, expertise, and passion to educate, engage, and empower conference attendees and provide valuable information that may be applied personally and professionally.
2 hours of CE credits/contact hours are available daily during this conference. A total of 8 credits/contact hours will be awarded to those attending all 4 days. Please see below for complete information regarding CE credits/contact hours.
To register for the conference sessions, click on each date below:
Schedule at a Glance
Tuesday, March 9: Conference Day 1
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
Opening Keynote - Preventing Childhood Disabilities: A Public Health Perspective
Presenter: Manda Hall, MD, associate commissioner, community health improvement at the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Description: The presentation will outline a framework for preventing childhood disabilities using a data-to-action approach. Setting the stage for the conference, data on the prevalence of childhood disabilities will be presented, along with data on the maternal health connection and the role of child injury. The presentation will also describe how these data are used to inform and drive public health efforts aimed at childhood disability prevention, including key agency initiatives that focus on preconception and prenatal health, maternal care and infant health, newborn screening care coordination, children with special health care needs, and child injury prevention.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
Keynote: Creating a Circle of Hope
Presenter: Kathleen T. Mitchell, MHS, LCADC, vice president and international spokesperson for the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS).
Description: This keynote session will focus on how addiction can impact women’s health, families, children and their unborn babies. Participants will learn about the lifelong cognitive, neurological, and behavioral disorders related to prenatal alcohol exposure. The progression of addiction and recovery for both women and their families will be discussed. The focus of the session is how education on both addiction and recovery transforms systems of care to reframe both expectations and interventions to improve outcomes for women and their families. Attendees will learn about NOFAS Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention programs, COVID-19 adaptations and resources.
12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time
Interactive experiential learning activities, including a prevention trivia challenge
Tuesday, March 16: Conference Day 2
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
Session: Childhood Injury Prevention - at Home, on the Go, and at Play
Presenters from Dell Children’s Medical Center: Elizabeth Boriack, injury prevention coordinator; Amber Garcia, CPST, CHES, project coordinator for the Kids in Cars program; Lindsay Pollok, MPH, injury prevention coordinator; and Andrew Swanner, project coordinator for the Kids in Cars program.
Description: Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death for children, with many more children experiencing non-fatal injuries that require medical treatment and may result in lifelong challenges. Often, child injuries are preventable and predictable. This presentation will focus on the leading mechanisms and best practice strategies for preventing childhood injury on the following topics: sleep safety, shaken baby syndrome, child passenger safety, and water safety. An overview of projects Dell Children’s is currently implementing in the community will also be presented, including how family-centered initiatives have adapted during COVID-19.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
Session: Accidents Happen: Injury Prevention and Safety for Infants and Children
Presenters: Jay Smith, project manager for the Office of Disability Prevention for Children at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC); Carrie Bradford, PhD, manager for the HHSC Office of Acquired Brain Injury.
Description: Burns, brain injury, choking, and other forms of physical trauma in infants and children can result in lifelong intellectual and developmental disabilities. This fast-paced presentation discusses causes, as well as practical tips and resources aimed at promoting infant and child injury safety within organizations and throughout communities. It is intended for parents, providers, educators, health professionals, and anyone caring for infants and children. Learn about the strategies the Office of Disability Prevention for Children and Office of Acquired Brain Injury have incorporated to promote education and public awareness of the prevention of childhood injuries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time
Interactive experiential learning activities, including a prevention trivia challenge
Tuesday, March 23: Conference Day 3
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
Session, Part 1: Educating, Engaging and Empowering Families through Early Childhood Intervention Services.
Presenter: Mary Alice Alvarez, CCC-SLP, speech-language pathologist for the Texas Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) program at HHSC.
Description: Early intervention helps children improve their abilities and learn new skills. This session will provide an overview of the Texas ECI program, including eligibility, developmental red flags, how to make a referral, and the value of ECI services. The session will also provide information on the coaching approach used to engage and empower parents and caregivers, and the use of telehealth to provide services in a variety of situations where traditional in-person services are not possible.
Session, Part 2: Texas WIC Program: Educating, Engaging and Empowering Families
Presenter: Kaylene Thompson, RD, LD, nutrition education specialist for the Texas Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
Description: Texas WIC is a nutrition program for pregnant, breastfeeding women and families with children younger than 5. In this presentation, valuable program services will be discussed, including the eligibility process, benefits and updates on how services are being provided throughout the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. Developmental milestones and education initiatives, including a collaborative effort with the Association of State Public Health Nutritionists, will also be presented.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
Session: Title V Programs Focused on Early Identification and Services for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Presenters: Audrey Young, MPH, Child and Adolescent Health Branch manager and the Title V Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) director in the Maternal and Child Unit at the Department of State Health Services (DSHS); Claire Niday, MPH, state child health coordinator for the Maternal and Child Health Unit at DSHS.
Description: Learn about the latest DSHS funding and services aimed at promoting health in women of childbearing age, infants, and children with special health care needs throughout Texas. This presentation will include a discussion of the Title V Block Grant and how Texas is using Title V funds to ensure early intervention, treatment, and related services for intellectual and developmental disabilities. The presentation will go into detail on Help Me Grow Texas, Healthy Child Care Texas Grant Program, and the Children with Special Health Care Needs Systems Development Group’s initiatives.
12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time
Interactive experiential learning activities, including a prevention trivia challenge
Tuesday, March 30: Conference Day 4
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central Time
Session: Trauma-Informed Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Presenter: Dr. Karyn Harvey, psychologist, author, trainer and speaker.
Description: Trauma in children occurs more than you may think. This workshop will explore the sources of trauma in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and the impact of that trauma. It will then explore the mechanisms of healing and post-traumatic recovery.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time
Closing Keynote: Educate, Engage, Empower: Importance of Partnerships in Preventing Childhood Disabilities
Presenters: Joe Perez, MBA, interim deputy executive commissioner of Health, Developmental & Independence Services at Texas HHSC; Ron Lucey, executive director of the Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities; Michelle Alletto, MBA, chief program and services officer at Texas HHSC.
Closing Remarks
Jay Smith, project manager for the Office of Disability Prevention for Children at Texas HHSC.
If you need an accommodation, please email your request to the Office of Disability Prevention for Children at odpc@hhs.texas.gov by March 1, 2021.
Continuing education credit/contact hours
Continuing education credit/contact hours for this event are provided by The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service and include the following:
Continuing Medical Education
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is accredited by the Texas Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service designates this live activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Nursing Education
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 2 contact hour(s) of Continuing Nursing Education.
Social Workers
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service under sponsor number CS3065 has been approved by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (https://dshs.texas.gov/socialwork) to offer continuing education contact hours to social workers. The approved status of The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service expires annually on December 31. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 2 contact hour(s) of Continuing Social Work Education.
Certified in Public Health
On 10/18/2017 the Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service was awarded multi-event provider status (ID #1360) by the National Board of Public Health Examiners to award CPH continuing education credits. This activity has been awarded 2 credits.
Certified Health Education Specialists
Sponsored by The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service, a designated provider of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 2 total Category I contact education contact hours. Maximum advanced-level continuing education contact hours available are 0.00. Continuing Competency credits available are 0.00. Provider ID# 98017
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors
Provider (Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service) approved by the TCBAP Standards Committee, Provider Number 2026-18, 2 hours general and 0 hours clinical supervision. Expires annually on August 31. Complaints about provider or workshop content may be directed to the TCBAP Standards Committee, 402 Ranch Road 620 S., Ste. 210, Austin, Texas 78734, Fax No. (888) 506-8123.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is considered a sponsor of continuing education for Licensed Professional Counselors according to the Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 35, Chapter 801, Subchapter K, Rule §801.264 effective May 26, 2019, concerning continuing education sponsors. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 2 contact hour(s) for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.
Licensed Professional Counselors
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is considered a sponsor of continuing education for Licensed Professional Counselors according to the Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 30, Chapter 681, Subchapter J, Rule § §681.142. The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 2 contact hours of Continuing Education.
Licensed Psychologists
The Texas Department of State Health Services is authorized by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists as a (c)(2)(A) provider of professional development hours for licensed psychologists. Per the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Act and Rules, at least half (10) of the required 20 hours of professional development must be obtained by a provider listed in section (c)(2)(A). The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 2 contact hour(s) for Licensed Psychologists.
Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service is approved to provide Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator (LNFA) continuing education credit under Texas Administrative Code, TAC rule (26 TAC 555.35). The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has awarded 2 contact hour(s) of Continuing Education.
Certificate of Attendance
The Texas Department of State Health Services, Continuing Education Service has designated 2 hour(s) for attendance.
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