Disability & Mental Health Summit Attendee Registration

\Thank you for your interest in joining us for the 2024 Disability & Mental Health Summit! Pre-registration is now closed. However, we welcome walk-in attendees as well! If you have questions about any of our programs, please contact our office by emailing repmiller@pahouse.net or calling us at 412-343-3870.

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Welcome to the registration page for the 2024 Disability & Mental Health Summit at Beth El Congregation of the South Hills on April 18th and 19th - the largest collection of disability and mental health resources in western PA.

Please use the form below to indicate the sessions and events you are interested in attending. This information helps us meet the needs of everyone who is interested in joining us! We look forward to seeing you at the 11th Annual Disability & Mental Health Summit!

Full Name:* First Name:*

Last Name:*

Email Address: *Email: *

Phone Number: *Phone: *

Address: *

City: *

State: *

Zip Code: *

Please check all that apply *

Parent/Family member Self-advocate Student Service provider Social worker Teacher Attorney Other

Continuing Education Credits
The following continuing education credits have been approved (more details are available here):

Teachers (Act 48) - All sessions approved for up to 11 credit hours
Lawyers (CLE) - Noted sessions are approved for up to 7 credit hours, only $1.50 per credit hour
Rehabilitation Counselors CRC (CE) – All sessions are eligible for credit up to 10 hours for Certified Rehabilitation Counselors.
Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, and Licensed Professional Counselors (CEU): All sessions approved for up to 11 credit hours - $15 for NASW members, $25 for non-members

Check DisabilitySummit.com for detailed information on sessions and speakers.

8:30 a.m. - Do you plan on attending the Summit Kickoff? *

Yes No

Which 9 a.m. session do you plan on attending? *

Protections for Individuals with Disabilities Under the Law Dating for People with a Diagnosis #NotAshamed: PRIDE in the Intersectionality of Mental Health and LGBTQ+ None

Which 10 a.m. session do you plan on attending? *

Your Child's First IEP Transportation: Issues, Advocacy and Resources The Loneliness Epidemic: Embracing the Power of Social Connection None

The 11 a.m. special speaker session with Governor Josh Shapiro has reached capacity for the room. The address will be recorded for rebroadcast online and may be rebroadcasted live on location.

Which 1 p.m. session do you plan on attending? *

Don't Count Me Out! Reducing Early Childhood Suspension and Expulsion An Early Reach into Transition "Normal Nerves," Anxiety, or OCD? None

Do you plan on attending the 2 p.m. Legislative Panel: "Access to Quality Assurance Checks for Complex Wheelchair Users"? *

Yes No

Do you plan on attending the 3 p.m. Legislative Panel: "Mental Health and Foster Care: Unmet Needs and Untapped Opportunity"? *

Yes No

The Festiv-ALL
Thursday, April 18th
4 - 6 p.m.

New for 2024! Join us for a celebration of art and music created by local artists from our disability and mental health community! Featuring Band Together Pittsburgh, Creative Citizens Studios, and more! See something new, break down stigma, and have some fun!

Do you plan on attending the Festiv-ALL? *

Yes No

Student/Parent Transition Panel
Thursday, April 18th
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

We are pleased to offer a unique opportunity for parents and students who are currently working through the process of transition to learn from their peers. For the first time, the Summit will host a transition-focused panel discussion facilitated by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. The panel will be made up of individuals and families who recently completed the transition from school age to adult services who will provide information and share insights about their unique experience.

Do you plan on attending the student/parent panel discussion at 5:30 p.m.? *

Yes No

The Futures Fair
Thursday, April 18th
6 to 8 p.m.

Also new for 2024! We are so excited to team up with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) and Mt. Lebanon, Keystone Oaks, Upper St. Clair, Baldwin-Whitehall, Bethel Park, and South Fayette school districts to offer an evening Futures Fair, a transition fair focusing solely on the needs of high schoolers and young adults as they work hard to transition into adulthood, greater independence, and greater opportunity!

Do you plan on attending the Futures Fair? *

Yes No

Are you attending with a minor or transition-aged young adult? *

Yes No

Check DisabilitySummit.com for detailed information on sessions and speakers.

9 a.m. - Do you plan on attending the Keynote Address by Sara Innamorato, Allegheny County Executive? *

Yes No

Which 10 a.m. session do you plan on attending? *

Supporting the Mental Health Needs of Veterans Navigating Technology in Mental Health Treatment Waivers 101: An Overview of ODP IA/A Waivers None

Which 11 a.m. session do you plan on attending? *

The Provider Alliance Member Meeting Diagnosed as an Autistic Adult Individual Advocacy and Systemic Change in Healthcare None

Do you plan on attending the 1 p.m. Legislatve Panel: "Mental Health Staffing 101: Building for the Needs of Tomorrow"? *

Yes No

Do you plan on attending the 2 p.m. Legislative Panel: "Disability and Mental Health Needs of Incarcerated People"? *

Yes No

Thursday and Friday -- Free IEP/504 Consultations

Free 15-minute private meeting with a special education lawyer: Would you like to schedule an appointment (virtual or in person)? *

Yes No

The law firm will contact you at the phone number you submitted to schedule.

Accommodations: ASL Interpreters will be on hand for the 11 a.m. special speaker on Thursday and the 9 a.m. keynote speaker on Friday as well as the legislative panels. If you require additional accommodations, please email RepMiller@pahouse.net no later than April 4th.

Please note: Please keep in mind this a kosher facility and there is no outside food allowed. We encourage everyone to plan ahead.