2012 Conference - Kelowna, BC - Agenda

Friday, May 25th

2:00 - 6:00 Exhibits
4:00 to 5:00 Tech presentations
6:00 Dinner in the restaurant of the hotel
7:30 Welcome by MC
- All past Presidents have been invited: Paul Gabias, Bob Fenton, Richard Marion, Gord Dingle, John Rae, Robin East
- President's report from Donna Jodhan
8:30 Presentation of Awards
- Volunteer of the Year
- Council of Canadians with Disabilities Award
- 20th Anniversary Certificates
9:00 Cutting of the cake
9:30 Hospitality Suite

9:00 Call to Order
9:15 Approval of 2012 agenda and Minutes from the 2011 Brantford Conference
9:20 Update of priorities
- Richard Marion for library services,
- Cindy Ferguson for accessible websites,
- Amal Haddad for point of sale,
- John Rae for CRTC
9:40 Survey results for priorities and discussion
10:00 Break
10:20 Breakout Groups to work on each priority issue to develop a concrete plan of action
11:45 Request for members to sign up to committees
11:55 First Round of Nominations for the Board
12:00 Lunch provided
1:15 Workshops
- Employability, an online national course--an informative presentation from Anu Pala from Niel Squire Society (We use technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with physical disabilities) -- Marc Workman and Charles Bailey to facilitate
- Assertive training--role play sinarios to improve on self advocacy skills for various situations -- Richard Marion and Bob Fenton to facilitate
2:30 Treasurer's report, Appointment of Auditor for next year
2:45 Break
3:05 Candidates forum
3:15 Resolutions
4:30 Adjournment for the Day
5:30 Boat cruise and dinner
9:00 Hospitality suite