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February 17, 2024
Diocese of Arlington, VA
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, invites all to a full day conference that seeks to bring together individuals involved in all aspects of parish life and equip them with the tools necessary to make inclusive communities that are accessible to all.
This conference seeks to bring together mental health professionals and advocates to discuss meaningful ways our community can better serve persons with disabilities. During the keynote presentation and breakout sessions, families and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities will learn practical ways to identify and utilize support systems within the local community to help them overcome mental health struggles.
access to all recordings
Your registration gives you access to all the recordings.
To check out the presenters, bios and topics, check out the Conference Program
If you have registered but have issues accessing the sessions, please email us at: gwilliamson@portocharities.org
2024 Presenters
Diane Monnig
Director of Programs
The Arc of Northern Virginia
Fr. Matthew Schneider
Priest
The Legionaries of Christ
Dr. Jane Barbin, LCP
Founder
Behavioral Directions, LLC.
Sarah Schmitt, M.Ed
Director
Witness to Dignity
Charleen Katra
Executive Director
National Catholic Partnership
on Disability
Christina Eppink
BCBA, M.Ed
Social Grace
Dr. Patrick Graveline
Psy.D., BCBA-D
Joyce Kelly
SPRED Coordinator
Nativity Church
Christine Fowler
Employment Chair
Porto Charities
Dr. Frank Moncher
Clinical Psychologist
Diocese of Arlington
Jessica Roberts
Business Relationship Manager
NCEA
Laura MacDonald
Director of Professional Learning
NCEA
Kelly Mantoan
Founder and Director
Accepting the Gift
Christian Bentley
Council on Mental Illness and Wellness
NCPD
Lincoln Snyder
President/CEO
NCEA
Conference Presentations
Building Social Connections to Promote
Self-Esteem and Protect Mental Health
How to Support Executive Functioning
Skills When Stress Takes Over
Autistic Prayer
Future Planning: Navigating Resources and
Supports for Your Child's Postsecondary Life
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Casting Our Nets into the Sea of Mental Illness
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Cultivating Growth: 50 Minutes to
Empower Your Child’s Mindset
Fostering Opportunities to Learn, Work, and Recreate
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Why Work? The Porto Experience: Building Inclusive Communities through Inclusive Work
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Panel presentation -
Establishing Communities of Belonging:
Challenges and Successes
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The Power of TEAM: Partnering
with your Child’s School for Success
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Managing Family Dynamics and Developmental Transitions
“Welcoming people with disabilities and responding to their needs is a duty of the civil and ecclesial communities"
Pope Francis
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