[Counselor_Educ] Fwd: Registration is still OPEN! Register NOW for ORA's Training Conference!

Wed Oct 3 15:35:58 EDT 2012

Mona Robinson, PhD, PCC-S, LSW, CRC 
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
Counselor Education
Ohio University 
Patton College of Education
Department of Counseling and Higher Education
203 McCracken Hall 
Athens, Ohio 45701
(740) 593-4461 phone (740) 593-0477 fax 
robinsoh at ohio.edu 

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Subject: Registration is still OPEN!  Register NOW for ORA's Training Conference!

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OHIO REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION (ORA) 

                                Conference Information                                

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                                  Hotel Information                                  

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PREVIEW OF SESSIONS*

Wednesday, October 17

Addiction for All!  A Journey into our Vulnerable Brains
Wellness for Rehabilitation Professionals - It's the Ethical Thing to do (CRC Ethics approved)

Thursday, October 18

Veterans and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Mobile Technology Communication Intervention for Counselors, Social Workers, Case Managers and Clients
Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Rehab:  A Sociological Approach
Assistive Technology in the Rehab Process
Past, Present, Future of Work Incentives and Benefits Planning
Hearing  the Voices of Schizophrenia
Ethics for the Professional Rehab Counselor 101 (CRC Ethics approved)
Empowering Youth with Intellectual Disabilities
The Psychological Impact of Service Animals on Hearing Loss
Breaking Down Barriers with a Myriad of Technology
Partnerships in Life Transitions
Negotiating the Acquisition of Speech Generating Devices

Friday, October 19
There's an App for That!  Apps for Education and Employment
Assisting Student Veterans in Higher Education
Ethics for the Professional Rehab Counselor 102 (CRC Ethics approved)
Utilizing Digital and Social Media to Enhance Lifestyle and Career Management
The Role of the Professional in Life Care Planning
Chronic Illness & Disability
Employment & Housing for People with Disabilities
Increase your Productivity with Rehab Technology
Encouraging Change with Motivational Interviewing

*As of October 2, 2012
The above presentations are tentatively scheduled.  Approval has been received from Ohio CSWMFT Board, Ohio Dept. of DD (12 hours), ABVE (11 hours), CRC, CDMS, CVE, CWA, and CCM for 16 hours of continuing education clock hours.  

Keynote Speakers
Scott Osterfeld
Cindy Parsons, Wounded Warrior Project

2012 Annual Training Conference
Embassy Suites 
Columbus Airport Hotel
Columbus, Ohio

"Strength Through Knowledge and Diversity"
Join us October 17-19, 2012! 

Dear Mona,

YES!  There is still room to attend the Ohio Rehabilitation Association's (ORA) 2012 Annual Training Conference designed for professionals in the rehabilitation field - with educational presentations and opportunities to network with other professionals in the field.  Click here for an updated Preview of Sessions by day along with a preview of other conference events.  So take advantage of this 11th hour opportunity and register!

Also, the Embassy Suites Columbus Airport Hotel has agreed to extend our hotel room block rate of $145 per night (plus applicable taxes) until Sunday evening, October 7!  

So don't delay in registering to attend this year's conference and making your hotel reservations.  Further details are below.  See you in two weeks!

YES, we have received the following approvals for 16 hours of continuing education from:  Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board (all sessions were approved including sessions on hearing-impaired technology but not those dealing with assistive or mobile technology, iPads, etc.), Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (12 hours), ABVE (11 hours), CRC (including 4.5 hours of ethics), CVE, CWA, CCM, and CDMS (no ethic sessions are being offered for CDMS).

2012 ORA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

Registrations received after this date may be assessed the $50.00 late fee.  However, registrations received by Friday, October 5, can still get the lunch buffet on Thursday and/or Friday.  Thus we encourage you to REGISTER NOW!  Registrations received after Friday will not be eligible for the lunch buffet option.

Registration Form
For those who must complete their registration form by hand and/or mail or fax your registration form (1 page), please click here.  

For those who would like to submit their registration via email, please click here for the interactive fill-in form (2 pages).

RSC Employees - please note, due to the arrangements made with RSC, please go ahead and register.  However, please note, RSC does NOT pay for meals, and therefore, you must pay for the lunch(es) separately at $10.00/each.  For more details for your registration process in-house, please refer to Chris Glover's September 6, 2012 email.   

Additional Options - Be sure to note on your Registration!
Please be sure to indicate if you would like the lunch buffet on Thursday and/or Friday for just $10.00 per day - so for full conference attendance and including the lunch buffet on both days - please add $20.00 to your amount due.  

Also, if you would like to renew your NRA membership and let ORA handle the process, please be sure to complete the Membership section.  

Regardless of how you complete your registration form, please note, if you are paying via credit card, sending your credit card information via email IS NOT SECURE; therefore, please MAIL or FAX your Registration Form to Nancy Vander Woude at the address or fax number identified below.

Return Completed Registration Form/Payment to:
Nancy Vander Woude, ORA Conference Registration Committee
MAIL:    10600 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215
FAX:      (513) 612-5983
EMAIL:  nvanderwoude at cincigoodwill.org

Group Room Rate EXTENDED until Sunday evening, October 7, so 
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!
Embassy Suites Columbus Airport Hotel Information
Call 800-362-2779 and state you are with the ORA Conference
Group Rate of $145 per night

Be sure to make your reservations by October 7 for the group rate of $145 per night (plus taxes) for either a King Bed Suite or a Queen/Queen Bed Suite!  There is complimentary wireless Internet access in all public areas, PARKING (yes, it's FREE), the usual amenities, AND complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly Manager's Reception for each hotel guest daily.

Make your reservations now!  Click here for hotel and driving information

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