The TN-NADD Conference 2024 is dedicated to exploring the theme 'The Pursuit of Happiness: Finding My Place in This World.' It aims to address the challenges faced by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in achieving emotional wellbeing, building relationships, and securing self-determination. The conference will feature keynote sessions, workshops, and panel discussions that focus on creating inclusive communities and integrating physical and mental healthcare. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts and peers to learn about innovative practices and strategies for supporting individuals with IDD. The agenda includes a variety of sessions covering topics such as recreation, healthy aging, and transdisciplinary care, with a focus on closing gaps in care and promoting happiness.
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TN-NADD Conference 2024
The TN-NADD Conference 2024 focuses on the theme 'The Pursuit of Happiness: Finding My Place in This World,' addressing the intersection of intellectual and developmental challenges with mental health. It will be held in Nashville, TN, at The Inn at Opryland and virtually through UT-Knoxville.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates: September 16–21, 2024
Location: The Inn at Opryland, A Gaylord Hotel
City/State: Nashville, Tennessee
Address: 2401 Music Valley Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, USA
Event Format: hybrid
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
TN-NADD
TN-NADD is the Tennessee Chapter of the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed, focusing on supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference agenda includes keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and panel discussions. Highlights include Dr. Tom Pomeranz's keynote on 'The Pursuit of Happiness,' sessions on recreation and leisure, healthy aging, and transdisciplinary care, and a panel discussion on overcoming assumptions and creating inclusive communities.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Dr. Tom Pomeranz
EdD, President and CEO of Universal Lifestiles.
Ryan Beckett
MA, speaker on recreation and leisure opportunities.
Dr. Ralph Alvarado
Speaker on healthy aging within public health.
Susan Neely-Barnes
PhD MSW, speaker on sibling loss and grief.
David Taylor
BSN, RN, CDDN, speaker on dementia care.
Zachary Edmiston
EMSN, RN, co-speaker on dementia care.
Molly Anderson
Speaker on overcoming barriers.
Meera Gandhi
MHS, PA-C, Clinical Director at Kramer-Davis Tennessee.
Sandra Cea
Co-speaker on communication empowerment.
Carlos Gonzalez
Co-speaker on communication empowerment.
Marla Smith
MS, LMHP, LMHC, speaker on higher education support.
Dr. Renea Bentley
Co-speaker on transdisciplinary care.
Dr. Anna Settle
Co-speaker on transdisciplinary care.
Grace McDonald
BCBA, co-speaker on transdisciplinary care.
Kala Simmons
Panelist on overcoming assumptions.
La’Wanda Jenkins
Panelist on overcoming assumptions.
Pablo Juarez
Panelist on overcoming assumptions.
Alonzo Cheeks
Panelist on overcoming assumptions.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers up to 6 CEUs approved by the National Association of Social Workers – Tennessee Chapter. Participants can earn between 1 to 6 hours of CE credit, depending on attendance and session participation.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The Inn at Opryland offers a special group rate for conference attendees. Exterior rooms are available at $164/night plus tax, and a limited number of interior rooms are available for $184/night plus tax. A complimentary shuttle service is provided for guests, connecting the hotel with the Gaylord Resort and Opry Mills Mall.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Parking details are not explicitly provided, but the Inn at Opryland offers a complimentary shuttle service for guests, which may alleviate parking needs.
Other Links and Information
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