CAEDHH-BC Conference

Oct. 25, 2024

Registration Deadlines:

In-person: October 11

(This allows us get the lunch orders to the caterers in time)

Online: October 22

Identity and Transitions Through The School Years

A joint conference between CAEDHH-BC and CAEDHH National

Both virtual and in-person conference options available.

8:00 - 8:40 am

CAEDHH-BC AGM in the Library (Coffee and Muffins served)

9:00 - 9:20 am

Opening Address

9:20 - 10:40 am

Keynote Presentation: Carrie Lou Bloom - National Deaf Center - To present research on the impact of transition on the lifespan of learners

10:40-11:00 am

Break

11:00 - 12:00 pm

Session 1: Joanne Weber - University of Alberta, Michelle Grodecki (Shame to Same Project) - Arts-based strategies that increase identity development, literacy, and language

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Awards and Lunch

1:00 - 1:50 pm

Session 2: Carolyn Hawrish, BC Family Hearing Resource Centre - Transition in Early Childhood Education

1:50 - 2:00 pm

Break

2:00 - 2:50 pm

Session 3 : Deloris Piper, ACE-BC - Supporting post-secondary transition

2:50-3:00 pm

Closing Address

This year's conference will be offered in person and virtually.

If choosing virtual registration, you will receive a Zoom link to your email after registering for the conference.

In Person Location: University of British Columbia

2053 Main Hall, Rm ANGU 098