Are there Pre-Conference Activities??

Yes, on March 23rd, we are hosting events for you to participate in when you get to town! At 2:00 p.m. (March 23) we will open registration. From 2:00-4:30 p.m., we will host an Assistive Technology presentation with live demos. From 5:00-6:00 we will have live entertainment with a comedian!

Monday, March 24

Power Up Your Voice Conference 2025

Get ready to level up your communication skills at the Power Up Your Voice Conference 2025 - it's gonna be lit!

By NDSCDD

Date and time

Monday, March 24 · 8:30am - 4pm CDT

Location

Holiday Inn Fargo, an IHG Hotel

3803 13th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 United States

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Agenda

8:30-9:30 – Registration and Light Breakfast

9:30 – Welcome with Trevor Vannett – DD Council Chair and Sheryl Beard

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Keynote Dr. Syard Evans – Centering the Humans in Human Services

10:45-11:00 AM– Break

11:00 - 11:45 AM – Breakouts

1. Cody Clark – Making Life Magical 2. Vicky Davidson – Preparedness Begins with You 3. Heather Kapella – Transition from Pediatric to Adult Health Care

11:45-12:45 PM – Advocacy Awards Ceremony and a Panel Presentation: With Lunch

Agents of Change – Use Your Voice to Change the World Sheryl Beard, Carol Becker, Jon Fettig, Richard Kraft, and Heather Forderer

1:00-1:45 – Breakouts

1. Cody Clark – Revealing the Secrets Behind Essential Skills 2. Eric Stoker – Celebrating Self-Determination 3. Mistie Boully and Holden Boully – Student Led Individual Education Program (IEPs)

1:45-2:00– Break and Vendor Show

2:00-2:45 – Breakouts

1. Joe Deutsch, Angie Kiefer, and Patsy Garland – Fuel Your Body to Feel Good and Be Healthy 2. Rachael Hafner – Futures Planning 3. Addie Loerzel – Life Lessons learned from a Cupcake

3:00-4:00 – Keynote

Cody Clark: A Different Way of Thinking

4:00 Closing Remarks and Conference Ends

About this event

Event lasts 7 hours 30 minutes

Welcome to the Power Up Your Voice Conference 2025! Join us for a day filled with inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. This in-person event is designed to help you amplify your voice and make a lasting impact. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just starting out, this conference is perfect for anyone looking to boost their skills and knowledge. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to power up your voice and connect with like-minded individuals. See you there!

The Fun begins March 23! When you get to Fargo, you can register for the conference starting at 2:00 p.m. Stick around the hotel, and participate in a speaker and live demonstrations where YOU get to try out all kinds of Assistive Technology that you could use in your own life! The tech expo will be open from 2-4:30 p.m. It's free and you can come and go! From 5-6:00 p.m. we will have snacks and a comedy show with Kyle Erickson! Stay for all the fun :)

If you need a hotel room on March 23, please email jhorntvedt@nd.gov for accommodations or call 701-328-4847. You can also fill out this online form: https://forms.gle/tDuh4by9tsnRWynp8. Each person should regsiter for their own room.

This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award with 100% funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Organized by

NDSCDD