Autism Awareness Month Virtual Conference
Tomorrow’s Voices will be hosting its first virtual conference in honour of Autism Awareness Month on Saturday, April 10 from 1.00pm to 6.30pm.
A spokesperson said, “Tomorrow’s Voices is excited to host its first virtual conference in honour of Autism Awareness Month, which is celebrated worldwide in April. Tomorrow’s Voices is the only charity in Bermuda that provides 1:1 clinically recommended therapy, based on Applied Behaviour Analysis [ABA]. For the last 13 years the charity has subsidizes up to 80 percent of clients fees, so families can access these much needed services at a nominal cost. Every dollar raised and donated goes towards providing ABA therapy services for individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities.
“On Saturday, April 10 from 1pm-6.30pm, Tomorrow’s Voices will host its 1st Annual Autism Awareness Month Virtual Conference, “Different Not Less.” With the Conference being held virtually the event will be open to both local and overseas participants.
“Both Bermudian and International speakers will be in attendance, including Bermudian born Shelita and Dwight Jones, who now reside overseas. Mrs. Jones will share her story of living on the spectrum and then her and her husband will share the dynamics of their family life, raising children on the Autism spectrum and with other Developmental Disabilities.
“Other speakers include Dr. Amanda Kelly, BCBA-D, who will speak on the importance of Early Intervention and how Applied Behaviour Analysis [ABA] therapy can assist with successful outcomes. Also speaking will be Ms. Molly Benson, BCBA. Ms. Benson will speak about preparing children on the spectrum for adulthood through community based and vocational training opportunities to create successful post-secondary outcomes and a better quality of life. To finish off the night there will be a Round Table Panel Discussion with local educator Tia Kipps; health professional Jahnae Harvey, BCBA; advocate Erica Smith and parents Melissa Looby and Earl Basden all of whom are touched in some way by someone living with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities.
“The conference will be held virtually, which allows for local and international patrons to support. Each local patron will receive a swag bag with snacks from local distributors Ahmani’s Cookie Company and Glam Pop Popcorn, as well as some surprise merchandise from Tomorrow’s Voices to celebrate Autism Awareness Month. The conference will feature a dance piece by Sui Generis Dance Studio, a mindfulness moment by Miss Keisha Allen Smith and other entertainment provided by Bermudian entertainers. This conference is a must attend for health professionals, businesses, educators, and those whom support disabilities and the community as a whole. Professional Development certificates will be provided to attendees and for BCBAs and BCaBAs seeking continued education units, Tomorrow’s Voices is a Authorised Continuing Education [ACE] Provider and will be offering 2 CEUs for this conference.
Board chairwoman and co-founder Thea Furbert said, “We are excited to host our first virtual Autism Awareness Conference. Covid has allowed us to expand our reach internationally and we are thankful to the International and local presenters and round table group who are excited to be a part of this amazing conference supporting those with Autism and other developmental disabilities. We hope that attendees will come with all of their questions as this will be a day of learning and knowledge. We also wouldn’t be able to create these learning and awareness opportunities for the community without the kind generosity of our sponsors. We’d like to thank our sponsors BF&M Ltd., CHUBB, D&J Construction Ltd., BELCO and Sui Generis Dance Studio.”
“To register for the conference visit www.tomorrowsvoices.bm. For more information call 297-4342 or email info@tomorrowsvoices.bm.”
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