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Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta 2010 Conference CALL FOR SPEAKERS The Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta’s 2010 conference committee wishes to extend an invitation for session proposals. This year’s conference theme is:
Colour Outside the Lines:
Creative Responses to the LD Challenge
With this theme in mind, we encourage potential speakers to think about creative ways to respond to the learning disabilities challenges in all phases of life. Presentations on all topics related to learning disabilities and/or ADHD are encouraged but we would especially like to encourage proposals that explore the potential of individuals with learning disabilities to succeed in the fields of art, drama, music, multi-media and athletics.
Online proposal submission is now closed. Please contact (403) 283-6606 or email: info@LDAA.net for more information. The conference committee would like to thank you in advance for your submission, however, due to the volume of submissions and to ensure coverage of major themes, not all proposals can be included in the program. Successful speakers will be notified via e-mail no later than February 26, 2010.
We look forward to viewing your proposals and the opportunity to “Colour Outside the Lines” together!
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ConferenceKeynote Speaker Bios Actors and long-time friends, Danny Glover and Felix Justice - In Conversation. In discussing the importance of arts in education, Danny and Felix examine the intersections of Art, Culture and Activism. Using examples from their lives and some of the great works of literature, both men bring to life their devotion to the education of young people and the inspiration of the next generation of leaders in the world. Danny Glover has been an actor on stage, TV and films and is best known for his roles in The Color Purple and Lethal Weapon. Danny is also a director, activist and humanitarian. Less well known is the fact that Danny has dyslexia and part of his presentation at the conference will focus what it was like for him growing up with a learning disability. Richard Lavoie M.A., M. Ed will be joining us for two mornings (Oct. 7 and 8) as our keynote speaker. Rick holds three degrees in Special Education and has served as an administrator of residential programs for children with special needs for 30 years.These experiences have provided Rick with a "living laboratory" in which he developed and refined his methods and philosophies related to the education of adolescents with special needs. Rick has delivered his message to over 500,000 parents and professionals throughout North America. Rick is probably best known for his video "How Difficult Can This Be?: The F.A.T. City Workshop" and "Last One Picked, First One Picked On: The Social Implications of Learning Disabilities". These award-winning films have brought Rick | |
