Agenda

Time	Event
8:30am -9:15am	Registration and Breakfast
9:30-9:50am Conference Welcome	Welcome Remarks English and Arabic
9:50-11:15am Keynote Panel	What is Inclusion? This panel features perspectives on inclusion shared by individuals with lived experiences, family members, educators, professionals, and policy makers. Keynote Speakers Nancy Karaan, POD Section Head, Department of Community Development Arham Zia, Autism Self Avocate Uzma Asker, Special Needs Coach Marco Aurelio, Father of Autistic Student Nof Al Mazrui, Co-Founder, The Developing Child Center Mohammed Al Shamsi, Vice President, Emirates School Establishment Samia Zaigham, Unified Champion School Award Recipient, Al Yasat Private School Tala Al-Ramahi, Senior Director, Crown Prince's Court Best for all audiences English and Arabic
11:30am-12:30pm Block 1 \| Concurrent Sessions	A Journey of Multidisciplinary Support This session will present a case example of a young boy’s journey in school with the support of his multidisciplinary team comprising of educators, special educators, speech therapists, ABA therapist, and parents. Panelists will share the challenges, the victories, their ever-evolving process, and the lessons learned. Best for all audiences English and Arabic
11:30am-12:30pm Block 1 \| Concurrent Sessions	Unified Community Training, Module #1 SO-UAE’s Unified Community Training is designed to sensitize community members towards the challenges and support needs of individuals with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). This training includes introspective activities, open discussions about making room for uncomfortable experiences, and evidence-based support strategies that attendees can implement to be of better support. Participants who complete both modules with receive a certificate of attendance. Led by ABTI Trainers Best for NYUAD Members and Community Supporters English
12:30 -1:30pm Break	Lunch and Networking Lunch will be provided.
1:30-2:30pm Block 2 \| Concurrent Sessions	A Classroom Management Strategy: The Good Behavior Game This presentation will provide an overview of the Good Behavior Game (GBG), an easy-to-implement classroom management strategy with over 50 years of evidence, that teachers from early years through high school can use in their classrooms. Led by Dr. Sarah Mead, Emirates College for Advanced Education Best for educators and professionals. English
	A Journey of Values: Aligning Choices with What We Value Most Through guided visualizations, journaling prompts, group discussions, and play-based learning activities, this experiential workshop takes parents through a journey of reflection and introspection, enabling them to visualize what is best for themselves and their children and to reconnect with their values to make informed choices. Led by Saman Hussain, NYUAD SLICECT Best for parents and caregivers. English
	Arabic Family Session #1 Led by Mohammed Al Shamsi, Emirates School Establishment Best for parents and caregivers. Arabic
	Unified Community Training, Module #2 SO-UAE’s Unified Community Training is designed to sensitize community members towards the challenges and support needs of individuals with IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities). This training includes introspective activities, open discussions about making room for uncomfortable experiences, and evidence-based support strategies that attendees can implement to be of better support. Participants who complete both modules with receive a certificate of attendance. Led by ABTI Trainers Best for NYUAD Members and Community Supporters. English
2:45-3:45pm Block 3 \| Concurrent Sessions	Consent and Assent This session will discuss what assent is, the difference between consent and assent, why it matters, who it applies to, and how to collect it. It will focus on why educators might consider including assent practices in their classrooms, what can be gained from doing so, and discuss anticipated challenges. Best for educators and professionals. English
	Preparing Your Child for Community Activities The session features a discussion on the benefits of engaging PoDs in recreational activities. Presenters will address common barriers to participation and will provide solutions as well as general guidelines for selecting appropriate activities. Best for parents, caregivers, professionals. English
	Arabic Family Session #2 Led by Nusaibah Al Ameri, M.Ed., BCBA, MRC-NECC Best for parents and caregivers. Arabic
	Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion This NYUAD Student moderated panel features stories from community members and volunteers about their experiences engaging in inclusive activities alongside people with IDD. This session will be an open discussion where panelists will share their challenges, highlights, lessons learned, and growth journey, in hopes to inspire other community members to take a step towards engaging in similar activities, get educated, and do their part towards a more inclusive society. Best for NYUAD members and Community Supporters. English
3:45-5pm	Roundtables with SEDRA, Special Olympics, and other Community Partners Open to All.