Closing our 2019 TASP conference we would like to thank all of our sponsors including:

Coalition Building Workshops: Make Change Happen-Moderated by Traci Laliberte and Molly Burgdorf. Bringing the conference to a close, Molly and Traci are helping conf. goers form an interdisciplinary perspective for activism and advocacy as we return to hour homes

Our Final Breakout Session is coming soon! What an amazing conference- so many brilliant minds coming together to support the inclusion and interdisciplinary approach to working with Parents with Intellectual Disabilities.

Lisa Schellman & Lindzay Jones: Pearl Buck Preschool and Family Supports Programs

Annie-Claude Villeneuve: Exploring Innovative Practices to Support Parents with Intellectual Disabilities: What About Using Technological Devices?

Two more of our talented board members- Susan Yuan and Bernadette Irwin: Successes & Challenges Working with Parents with ID & Systems that Support Them

Lisa Simmons, Lori Wathen & Janet Wilson: Supporting Parents and Providers in their Moment of Need

Our on Conference Committee Chair - Board Member Nicole Brisson:Toward the Fair and Equitable Assessment of Parents with Intellectual Disabilities. Thank you for adding to an incredible conference experience!

Thank You Ivanova and your beautiful daughter Alexandra for starting us off with such an inspirational morning!

Breakout Session 1: is starting soon! Nicole Brisson, Susan Yuan and Bernadette Irwin, Lisa Simmons, Lori Wathen & Janet Wilson- Coming Up!!

Here is a sneak peek worth watching. To see the entire presentation visit our Fb page! My Life, My Plan - Meet Ivanova youtu.be/XO1e62LX3Rg via @YouTube

Frank Ordway; Director of the Office of Government Affairs and Community Engagement with the DCYF in Washington State - speaks on leading the charge to change the nature of the conversation regarding equity and disproportionality in child welfare

Going live on Fb with Ivanova Smith parent and activist advocate- Inspiring!!

Day Two of the TASP 2019 International Chance to Parent Conference is about to start! Coming up: Frank Ordway, Director of Government Affairs and Community Engagement with the DCYF In WA. And Ivanova Smith- a Self Advocate leader in the State of Washington!

Congratulations  Aaron Bishop on receipt of the Alexander Tymchuck Award as a Champion of The Association For Successful Parenting and Parents with Learning Difficulties

What and Amazing start and ending to our first day of the conference! If you’d like to see more tune in Tomorrow where we will be engaging via Twitter and more Fb live sessions throughout the day at The Association For Successful Parenting. Follow Us!

Sneak Peek with the Parent Panel: Nothing About Us Without Us Saron Burnett, Josie Schindler, Ivonova Smith, Sara McQueed Moderated by: Lindsay Brillhart and Sue Jones Visit our Fb page to hear these incredible individuals tell their experiences as parents with disabilities

Snack time by the Marriott Seattle! A S’mores Bar! Yum!

Coming up: Our Parent Panel Nothing About Us Without Us Saron Burnett, Josie Schindler, Ivonova Smith, Sara McQueed Moderated by: Lindsay Brillhart and Sue Jones

Excellent Advice provided by Dr. Yuan on Needing Direct Observations of Parenting skills rather than depending on psychometric testing of knowledge.