2023 Conference Schedule
Sessions are open to anyone: Adrenal Insufficiency or Cushing's
Tuesday March 28
Chronic Conditions and K-12 Schools
Kim Sherman will discuss the rights of parents and children when it comes to IEPs, 504’s and Health Plans.
nutrition and Exercise
Deanna Pomfret’s workshop will cover nutrition and exercise for those with Adrenal Insufficiency and/or Cushing’s.
To Disclose your Disability or Not to Disclose?
Anessa Powell, owner of AllAbility Recruiting, a disability recruitment firm, will discuss the various reasons you should or should not share your disability when seeking employment…the answer may not be what you think!
Legislation and advocacy
Darleen Shelton, Every Life Foundation (RDLA) and Legislators will lead workshops to help you gain the confidence to create positive change through the legislative process.
Wednesday March 29
Chronic Conditions and K-12 Schools Part 2
Bring your questions, concerns and a note pad. You’ll leave with an action plan to make sure your child’s needs are met.
Nutrition and Exercise part 2
Deanna Pomfret’s workshop will cover nutrition and exercise for those with Adrenal Insufficiency and/or Cushing’s.
SSI and Disability Law
Learn how to apply for SSI and Disability making sure to cross your T’s and dot your I’s
Legislation and advocacy part 2
Darleen Shelton, Every Life Foundation (RDLA) and Legislators will lead workshops to help you gain the confidence to create positive change through the legislative process.
Thursday Sessions
A.M. March 30
brunch and networking groups: grab some goodies and joint group
- Men with Adrenal Insufficiency
- Men with Cushing’s
- Women with Adrenal Insufficiency
- Women with Cushing’s
- Parents/Guardians of children with AI
- Parents/Guardians of adults with AI
- Teens and Young Adults
Women's disscusion
Constance
men's disscussion
Mark
parents "ask me anything"
Kirby
lunch on your own
P.m. March 30
Pediatric Central Adrenal Insufficiency
Dr Mitchell Geffner will cover secondary and tertiary causes of adrenal insufficiency including panhypopituitarism, craniopharyngioma, and other causes.
Adults and Central Adrenal Insufficiency
Eliza Geer
Pediatric Primary Adrenal insufficiency
Mimi Kim
ADults and Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Auchus
advocacy and Legislation
Darleen Shelton
friday sessions
a.m. March 31
Congenital adrenal Hyperplasia
Mimi
Cushing's
Eliza
Dental care
Nathan Anderson
Use of the pump and AI
Kurt Midyett
lunch Buffett provided by AIu and CSRF
p.m. march 31
advocacy and legislation
Darleen
SSI and Disability Law
Learn how to apply for SSI and Disability making sure to cross your T’s and dot your I’s
Emotional Health for the caregiver
Kyle Gillett
Creating Community – Feeling alone in your daily walk with AI or Cushing's?
Join Anessa Powell as she shares why having a community is vital for a life worth living. Leave with new connections that can foster building your community for the future.
Saturday Sessions
a.m. April 1
Emergency Room Department
Craig Cooley
SSI and Disability Law
Learn how to apply for SSI and Disability making sure to cross your T’s and dot your I’s
Vision care
Adrenal Insufficiency United and the Cushing’s Support and Research Foundation will be hosting a large group lunch.
EMS systems
Craig Cooley
lunch On your own
p.m. April 1
emotional health and cronic illness
Kyle Gillett
Use of the pump for aI
Kurt Midyett
Adrenal Insufficiency United and the Cushing’s Support and Research Foundation will be hosting a large group lunch.
Excersize and Nutrition
Join Anessa Powell as she shares why having a community is vital for a life worth living. Leave with new connections that can foster building your community for the future.
Excersize and Nutrition
Join Anessa Powell as she shares why having a community is vital for a life worth living. Leave with new connections that can foster building your community for the future.