2012 SILC Conference Tentative Agenda   Sunday, April 22, 2012   1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.SILC Quarterly Meeting 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.SILC/TACIL Joint Meeting 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.PAC and Stipend Participant Meeting 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Pre-Registration 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.What Does Independent Living Mean to Me? Social Mixer   Monday, April 23, 2012   8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Complimentary Breakfast 8:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.Registration and Raffle Tickets   General Session 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Opening Ceremonies Welcome: Saul Herrera, SILC Chair Council and Staff Recognition Connected to Independent Living Opening Remarks: Keynote Speaker   10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.Exhibit Visits and Break   Breakout Sessions 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m.Session 1: Social Media and its Uses for Emergency Management  Session 2: Abuse and Violence against People with Disabilities; Forming Collaborations with CILs/SILC/DV&SA Service Providers Session 3: Home Modifications and Assistive Technology in the Home Session 4: Mobility Management Independent Living Coaches   Lunch on Your Own 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.Network and visit exhibit booths Share your thoughts at the information stations Snacks and refreshments will be available while networking and visiting exhibitors Random give-a-ways during the lunch break!   Breakout Sessions 1:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m.Session 1: Real Choice System Change Grant / Section 811 Accessible Housing Funding Session 2: Strategies for Success During Service (AmeriCorps, VISTA, RSVP Programs)  Session 3: Legal Financial Strategies to Facilitate Independent Living Session 4: Are ADRCs Connected to Independent Living? How to Emphasize the D in ADRC   2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m.Exhibit Visits and Break   Breakout Sessions 2:30 p.m.-3:45 p.m.Session 1: Power of the Disability Vote, a General Overview of Voter ID Session 2: Community Integration and Personal Safety Session 3: CIL and DARS IL Staff Plenary Session: Building Relationships Region by Region   3:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.Exhibit Visits and Break   General Session 4:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m.83rd Texas Legislative Session & Your Medicaid, Your Responsibility: Speak Up or Get Left Out!   End of Sessions for the Day 5:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m.Great opportunities to continue building relationships, go ice skating, shopping, and/or rest-up for the evening reception.   Evening Reception 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.Mixed Appetizers Raffle Give-A-Ways    Tuesday, April 24, 2012   8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Complimentary Breakfast 8:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m.Registration and Raffle Tickets   General Session 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.Opening Ceremonies Welcome: Saul Herrera, SILC Chair Council, Staff, and Volunteer Recognition Keynote Speaker   10:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.Exhibit Visits and Break   Breakout Sessions 10:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Session 1: I’m in Control of My Services, Let Me Tell You How Session 2: Adjusting to a Mobility Disability and its Sexual Impact Session 3: Using the Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment in CILs as a Tool for Goal Setting and Prioritizing Session 4: Rehab Council Solicitation of Public Input Session 5: Benefits of Adaptive Recreational Sports   11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.Exhibit Visits and Break   Awards Luncheon 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.Awards Ceremony  Outstanding Achievement by a Service Provider   Civic/Community Service   Consumer of the Year  Consumer/Individual Achievement  What Independent Living Means to Me: Video Competition The Big Reveal!    General Session 1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.Legislative Advocacy at the Local Level - a CAT Approach Raffle Give-A-Ways Closing Remarks