Empower Florida
2024 Annual Conference Breakout Sessions
Dates
May 2 – May 4, 2024
Location
Orlando, FL
Venue
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando at Sea World
Breakout Sessions
Attendees can earn up to 9 CEUs for completing our training sessions at the Annual Empower Florida Conference. The tentative breakout sessions are listed below. The schedule is subject to change. Please click on a block to see the schedule. Check back for updates.
Friday, May 3, 2024
Topic | Organization | Presenter(s) | Date | Time | Location |
| Able Accounts | ABLE United | John Finch | 5/3/2024 | 1:00 PM | Majestic 6 |
| Best Practices for Using Reactive Strategies Procedures | Yasmina, Inc. | Peter Bakhit | 5/3/2024 | 3:30 PM | Diamond 1,2 |
| Best Practices Supported Living | Agency for Persons with Disabilities | Michael Taylor | 5/3/2024 | 1:00 PM | Majestic 5 |
| Caring for the Caregiver | Florida Blue | Rebecca Gonzalez | 5/3/2024 | 1:00 PM | Majestic 4 |
| Disaster Plans and Preparedness | Seminole County Office of Emergency Management | Steven Lerner, CEM, FPEM, NEMEA | 5/3/2024 | 1:00 PM | Diamond 1,2 |
| Free 1st Aid/ CPR Recertifications | Yasmina & Adult Care Housing | Peter Bakhit & Tina Johnson | 5/3/2024 | 2:15 PM | Majestic 1,2,3 |
| Free 1st Aid/ CPR Recertifications | Yasmina & Adult Care Housing | Peter Bakhit & Tina Johnson | 5/3/2024 | 2:15 PM | Majestic 1,2,3 |
| FREE Biometric Screenings | Florida Blue | 5/3/2024 | 11-5 | Vendor Hall | |
| Healthcare Solutions | Florida Blue/Pinder and Associates | Earnest Pinder | 5/3/2024 | 3:30 PM | Majestic 4 |
| Implementation Plan Development | Adult Care Housing | Michelle Tolini | 5/3/2024 | 2:15 PM | Diamond 1,2 |
| Integrated Community Employment: Vocational Rehab Services | Vocational Rehabilitation | Mirna I. Diaz/Danielle Delgado | 5/3/2024 | 2:15 PM | Majestic 6 |
| Liability Management & Prevention | Serenity Insurance and Consulting | Gary Hartfield | 5/3/2024 | 2:15 PM | Majestic 4 |
| Medication Administration Compliance (65G-7) | Virtuous Management Solutions | Windy Heflin, RN | 5/3/2024 | 3:30 PM | Majestic 6 |
| Medication Administration Compliance (65G-7) | Olive Health | Yvette Guzmán, APRN DNP | 5/3/2024 | 1:00 PM | Majestic 1,2,3 |
| Panel & Legislative Update | The Arc of Florida | Dina Justice | 5/3/2024 | 9:00 AM | Majestic 1,2,3 |
| Panel & Legislative Update | Adult Care Housing | Michelle Tolini | 5/3/2024 | 9:00 AM | Majestic 1,2,3 |
| Panel & Legislative Update | Representative Tom Keen | Representative Tom Keen | 5/3/2024 | 9:00 AM | Majestic 1,2,3 |
| Panel & Legislative Update | RFJ Governmental Consultants | Jim DeBeaugrine | 5/3/2024 | 9:00 AM | Majestic 1,2,3 |
| Representative Payee Overview and Responsibilities | Social Security Administration | Angela Love | 5/3/2024 | 2:15 PM | Majestic 5 |
| Technology First: Person Centered Solutions | Therap Services | Heather Daily | 5/3/2024 | 3:30 PM | Majestic 5 |
| After High School: Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program | Florida Center For Students With Unique Abilities | W. Drew Andrews, EdD. | 5/4/2024 | 9:00 AM | Majestic 4 |
| Assistive Technology for Independence | Assistive Technology Evaluations and Services LLC | Jeffrey Davis PhD, ATP | 5/4/2024 | 9:00 AM | Majestic 6 |
| Best Practices for Behavior Focus & Intensive Homes | Trowbridge | Elvis Badnjevic | 5/4/2024 | 1:30 PM | Majestic 5 |
| Best Practices for Med-Waiver Billing | Laura’s Billing, Inc. | Laura Leseberg | 5/4/2024 | 10:15 AM | Majestic 1,2,3 |
| Closing Program QA | Empower Florida | ALL | 5/4/2024 | 2:45 PM | Majestic 1,2,3 |
| Corporate Tax Structure & Savings: APD Requirements on Employees Vs 1099’s | TaxPro Advisory Group | Michelle Bradley | 5/4/2024 | 11:30 AM | Majestic 6 |
| Documentation Compliance Requirements | Logistique Consulting | Kimberly Houston | 5/4/2024 | 1:30 PM | Majestic 4 |
| Eat Well for a Busy Life | Florida Blue | Lidia Galeas Ventura, RN | 5/4/2024 | 10:15 AM | Majestic 4 |
| EPLI: Litigation and Liability Management | Serenity Insurance and Consulting | Gary Hartfield | 5/4/2024 | 1:30 PM | Majestic 6 |
| Guardianship & Supported Decision Making | Disability Rights Florida | Morgan Patipa | 5/4/2024 | 9:00 AM | Majestic 5 |
| Healthcare Solutions | Florida Blue/Pinder and Associates | Donna Hills | 5/4/2024 | 11:30 AM | Majestic 4 |
| Legislative Self-Advocacy | The Arc of Florida | Dina Justice | 5/4/2024 | 10:15 AM | Majestic 6 |
| Marketing Your Business, Your Digital Footprint | Prymel Elements | Allysen Kerr, CEO | 5/4/2024 | 1:30 PM | Diamond 1,2 |
| My Needs Network- Finding Community Resources | My Needs Network | Mark Fafard | 5/4/2024 | 11:30 AM | Diamond 1,2 |
| Supported Employment Best Practices | Agency for Persons with Disabilities | Jeannette Estes, Esq. | 5/4/2024 | 10:15 AM | Majestic 5 |
| Technology First: Person Centered Solutions | Therap Services | Heather Daily | 5/4/2024 | 11:30 AM | Majestic 5 |
| The Dreaded Sexual Activity Policy: Rights & Requirements | Adult Care Housing | Michelle Tolini | 5/4/2024 | 10:15 AM | Diamond 1,2 |
| The Lifespan of the Provider – How to Avoid Burnout | 7 Senses Kids | Alex Flores, MA-OT | 5/4/2024 | 9:00 AM | Diamond 1,2 |
Updated: 4/24/2024
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Opening Session • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM • Keynote & Welcome • Majestic 1,2,3 • 2 CEUs
Block 1 • 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
| Course Title | Presenter(s) | Location | CEU(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FMAP/EFO Best Practices Reporting |
Kimberly Houston (Logistique) & Damita Davis Wren (DAVISWREN CPA & Associates, Inc.) |
Majestic 1,2,3 |
1 |
|
Reactive Strategies |
Peter Bakhit (Yasmina, Inc.) |
Majestic 4 |
1 |
|
Incident Reporting |
Meisha Stewart & Regina Sheridan (APD) |
Majestic 5 |
1 |
|
The ACA and Affordable Health Insurance Solutions for Employees and Small Businesses |
Kip Perry (Sandstone Insurance Partners) |
Majestic 6 |
1 |
|
Enabling Independence with Technology |
Emily Danciu-Grosso (Simply Home) |
Diamond 2 |
1 |
|
Medication Management & Quality Assurance |
Effat Estafanous & Nancy Awad (Holy Trinity Pharmacy |
Diamond 1 |
1 |
Block 2 • 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
| Course Title | Presenter(s) | Location | CEU(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Quality Oversight for Qualified Organizations |
Theresa Skidmore & Charlene Henry (Qlarant) |
Majestic 1,2,3 |
1 |
|
Supported Employment Overview |
Brett Gottschalk (APD) |
Majestic 4 |
1 |
|
Fair Hearings |
Jerry Siebens (APD) |
Majestic 5 |
1 |
|
Therap: Person-Centered Documentation Solutions |
Heather Daily (Therap) |
Majestic 6 |
1 |
|
Documenting for Medical Necessity |
Michelle Tolini (Adult Care Housing) |
Diamond 2 |
1 |
|
ABLE United 101 |
John Finch (Able United) |
Diamond 1 |
1 |
Block 3 • 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
| Course Title | Presenter(s) | Location | CEU(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Adult Day Training & CMS Protocol |
Kent Carroll & Kimberly Quinn (APD ) |
Majestic 1,2,3 |
1 |
|
Corporate Tax Structure & Savings: APD Requirements for Employees vs. 1099's |
Michelle James (TaxPRO of Tampa)
|
Majestic 4 |
1 |
|
TRAIN |
Paul Yu (APD) |
Majestic 5 |
1 |
|
Individually Tailored Services |
Patti Rendon (Columbus Organization) |
Majestic 6 |
1 |
|
Self-Determination and Advocacy “Here, There & Anywhere” |
Jason Hahr, Samantha Lebron, & Shelby Stoner (FL SAND Fellows) |
Diamond 2 |
1 |
|
Maximizing Appropriate Behavior Through Relationships and Verbal Intervention |
LaTina Johnson (Adult Care Housing) |
Diamond 1 |
1 |
Monday, April 3, 2023
Panel Session • 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM • Majestic 1,2,3 • 2 CEUs
Block 1 • 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
| Course Title | Presenter(s) | Location | CEU(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Qlarant Tips for Administrative Success (All Providers) |
Theresa Skidmore, Charlene Henry, & Kristen Allen (Qlarant) |
Majestic 1,2,3 |
1 |
|
Guardianship & Alternatives |
Angela Caldwell (Disability Rights Florida)
|
Majestic 4 |
1 |
|
Preparing and Managing for Emergencies |
Steven Lerner (Seminole County Emergency Management) & Jeannette Estes (APD ) |
Majestic 5 |
1 |
|
Workers Compensation & Liability |
Ya'Sheaka C. Williams (Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.) |
Majestic 6 |
1 |
|
Social Security Work Incentives Overview |
Brett Gottschalk (APD) |
Diamond 2 |
1 |
|
iConnect ClinicEVV Users (PS, Respite, HHCS) |
Sylvia Baer, Mollie Brown-Ferrier (APD) |
Diamond 1 |
No CEU |
|
Best Practices for Meeting Documentation Requirements |
Kimberly Houston (Logistique) |
Royal 1 & 2 |
1 |
Block 2 • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
| Course Title | Presenter(s) | Location | CEU(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
APS Overview for Professionals |
Robert Roy (DCF) |
Majestic 1,2,3 |
1 |
|
Person-Centered Planning |
Patti Rendon (Columbus Organization) |
Majestic 4 |
1 |
|
Finding & Keeping Employment |
Danielle Delgado (Voc-Rehab) |
Majestic 5 |
1 |
|
Liability Management & Prevention |
Gary Hartfield (Serenity Insurance and Consulting) |
Majestic 6 |
1 |
|
The ACA and Affordable Health Insurance Solutions for Employees and Small Businesses |
Stacy Burnell (Florida Blue) |
Diamond 2 |
1 |
|
iConnect Clinic (SLC) |
Sylvia Baer, Mollie Brown-Ferrier (APD) |
Diamond 1 |
No CEU |
|
Marketing Your Business, Your Digital Footprint |
Allysen Kerr (Prymel Elements) |
Royal 1 & 2 |
No CEU |
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