Schedule

• 9:00 am – Doors open – Check out our resource tables while enjoying coffee & pastries
• 9:30 am – Welcome & Introductions
• 10:00 am – Opening Session – Jason La Shana, PhD., Baylor Collaborative on Faith & Disability
• 10:30 am – Table Group Discussions
• 10:45 am – Lived Experience Panel with:
                       Michael Hoggatt, Ph.D., Saddleback College
                       Eric Freund, Hope on the Hard Road
• 11:20 am – Stretch Break
• 11:30 am – Session 2 – Fred Hammer, Joni & Friends Area Director, Central California
• 12:00 pm – Lunch (included)
• 1:00 pm – Facilitator-Led Table Discussions:
                   Mental Health & the Church – Christina Mendoza, Ph.D. 
                   Meeting Unique Needs in the Children’s Environment – Linda Martin, MME, Miracle 139 Intl.
                   What’s Next? Serving Transition-Age Young Adults – Michael Hoggatt, Ph.D., Saddleback College 
                   Support for Caregivers/Siblings – Eric Freund, Hope on the Hard Road
                   Thriving in Youth Ministry – Fred Hammer, Joni & Friends Area Director, Central California
• 1:45 pm – Disability Ministry Leader Panel: “What We’re Learning Along the Way”
• 2:30 pm – Break
• 2:45 pm – Regional Networking Groups
• 3:15 pm – Closing
• 3:30 pm – Buddy Bag Packing Event (optional)