[Counselor_Educ] Fwd: National Associaiton of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns Conference
Mona Robinson
mrobi28105 at aol.com
Sun Feb 8 08:55:30 EST 2015
Sent from my iPhone
Begin forwarded message:
> From: "Amanda J. Minor" <amanda.minor at SALVE.EDU>
> Date: February 7, 2015 at 2:59:14 PM EST
> To: CESNET-L at LISTSERV.KENT.EDU
> Subject: National Associaiton of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns Conference
> Reply-To: "CESNET-L is a unmoderated listserv concerning counselor ed. & supervision" <CESNET-L at LISTSERV.KENT.EDU>
>
> Below is from a friend in Rehabilitation. He asked me to post the following call for proposals.
>
> National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns
>
> 22nd Annual Training Conference
>
> “Winning the Race: Abilities, Social Justice, and Inclusion”
>
>
>
> Call for Proposals
>
>
>
> Due Date:
>
>
>
> March 31, 2015
>
> Renaissance Charlotte Suites
>
> 2800 Coliseum Centre Drive
>
> Charlotte, NC 28217
>
> 704-357-1414
>
> July 23, 2015-July 25, 2015
>
>
>
>
>
> Conference Chairs:
>
> Quintin Boston, Ph.D., LPC, CRC
>
> Valyncia Thompson, M.S., CRC, LPC (Candidate)
>
>
>
>
>
> Program Co-Chairs:
>
> Dennis Bunton Ph.D. (c) NCC, LPC
>
> Beverly Goeders CRC
>
> L’Tanya Fish
>
>
>
>
>
> The National Association of Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns (NAMRC) is pleased to announce our 2015 national training conference, “Winning the Race - Abilities, Social Justice and Inclusion” to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina. NAMRC invites submissions of proposals for platform and poster presentations from rehabilitation educators, practitioners, administrators, researchers, students, and consumers.
>
>
>
> Review and Notification
>
>
>
> The deadline for submitting proposals for the 2015 training conference is March 31, 2015. You will receive an e-mail to acknowledge receipt of your proposal within two weeks. If you do not, please contact Dennis Bunton at dennis76 at siu.edu or Beverly Goeders BGoeders at okdrs.gov. The conference program committee will use blind peer review to select proposals and notify prospective lead presenters by April 15, 2015.
>
>
>
> Content Areas of Presentation
>
>
>
> The committee seeks proposals which address the conference theme “Winning the Race - Abilities, Social Justice and Inclusion”. This year’s theme includes a focus on culture, social justice and inclusion as it relates to people with disabilities. We must continue to find innovative methods for delivering quality services to persons with disabilities in the face of many economic and political barriers. Our charge is to persist in our agenda of ensuring that all persons with disabilities will have equality in services, interventions and policy.
>
>
>
> Proposals will be accepted for research presentations, symposia, and poster presentations. Submissions should represent the following content areas with a multicultural focus:
>
>
>
> § Ethical Practices
>
> § Achieving Professional Excellence in Rehabilitation Research, Leadership and Practice
>
> § Forensic Rehabilitation (life care planning, earning capacity)
>
> § Job development, Innovations in Technology, Demand Side Employment Issues
>
> § High Quality Service Delivery (e.g.), Independent Living, Internships, Transition Programs, Multi-Agency Partnerships, Special Target Populations, etc.
>
> § Human Resource Practices, Diversity in the Workplace and Workplace Support for People with Disabilities
>
> § Examining Disability Policy
>
> § Educational Standards and Training
>
> § Clinical Supervision
>
> § Evidence Based Practice
>
> § Rehabilitation Counseling Process
>
> § Research in Rehabilitation
>
> § Societal Issues, Trends and Development
>
> § Addiction Assessment, Treatment, Case Management
>
>
>
> If submitting for ethical practices, please consider that in order to offer CEUS for Ethics it is required that:
>
>
>
> The content of the program shows evidence that the CRCC Code of Ethics (or ACA code) is referenced and properly cited within the presentation.
>
>
>
> Examples of this include:
>
>
>
> Reference to the Code of Ethics within the abstract and program description.
>
> Or
>
> A written statement indicating use of the codes and implications of the codes as related to the topic.
>
>
>
> Proposals should be sent to the NAMRC program committee at
>
> namrcpride at gmail.com
>
>
>
> Please place “NAMRC 2015 Proposal” in the subject line of your email.
>
>
>
>
>
> To submit a proposal, prepare a document in a rich text format .rtf (MS Word) using the following outline and submit the document as an attachment in an e-mail to the conference program committee. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Proposal Format
>
>
>
> The following outline must be followed and all information must be provided as requested.
>
>
>
> 1. All proposals must be submitted as an e-mail attachment. The attachment must be in rich text format (.rtf).
>
> 2. Submitted proposals should be the last name of the lead presenter as the filename.
>
> 3. Presenters who submit more than one proposal should number each proposal sequentially after their last name (i.e., smith1.rtf, smith2.rtf).
>
> 4. Presenters who wish to withdraw or modify a submitted proposal should request that the file name be withdrawn.
>
> 5. If they wish to modify the proposal and resubmit, they should submit the modified proposal under their last name with a NEW sequential number and within the stipulated deadline of March 31, 2015.
>
>
>
>
>
> Please limit your submissions to the information requested in the call for proposals, as additional attachments or appendices will not be reviewed.
>
>
>
> Submission format:
>
>
>
> 12 pt. Times New Roman font.
>
>
>
> The format of the proposal must include:
>
>
>
> (1) Title
>
> (2) Abstract
>
> (3) Type of Presentation (e.g. symposium)
>
> (4) Learning Objectives
>
> (5) Lead Presenter & Co-Presenters
>
> (6) Conference Program Guide
>
> (7) Audiovisual Equipment Request
>
>
>
> *** (NAMRC will provide screens and tables to place your own projector and laptop on. You must provide your own PROJECTOR AND COMPUTER.
>
>
>
> Title
>
>
>
> Limit to 80 characters, including punctuation marks and spaces. Proposal titles should be simple and factual.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Abstract
>
>
>
> Length of content description should not exceed 150 words for the concurrent sessions and symposia, and 100 words for poster presentations. (Please observe word limit)
>
>
>
> Be as concise as possible and describe:
>
> a) Learning objectives, (e.g., audience will learn appropriate language use for population, audience will be able to assess for safety, and audience will understand challenges of minority researchers.)
>
> b) Content Area (General Content, Ethics, Addictions, Supervision)
>
> c) Structure of presentation in order to involve the audience (e.g., Audience will work in small groups after lecture. Will use lecture with audience participation in the form of large group exercises. Lecture presentation with question and answer and a resource guide will be provided.)
>
>
>
> * General Content Areas=
>
>
>
> Assessment
>
> Professional roles and practices
>
> Appraisal
>
> Utilization of community resources
>
> Vocational evaluation
>
> Foundations of counseling
>
> Job development
>
> Professional orientation
>
> Job placement
>
> Theories
>
> Lifestyle development
>
> Social and cultural issues
>
> Vocational consultation/ services for employers
>
> Group, family and mental health counseling
>
> Case management
>
> Human growth and development
>
> Medical, functional and psychosocial aspects of disability
>
> Disability management
>
> Research
>
> Program evaluation
>
> Evidence based practice
>
>
>
>
> Presentation Formats
>
>
>
> Concurrent Sessions are individual presentations, which provide the opportunity for individuals (one or more) to present a paper, project, or other initiative. Individual presentations may be grouped with other individual presentations with similar topics or themes. Presentations are 75 minutes in duration.
>
>
>
> Poster Session provides the opportunity for individuals to present a paper, project, or initiative in the format of a poster fair. Presenters and attendees engage in extended discussions regarding their presentation that is in illustrated format on a poster board. CEU’s will be available for attendance at the poster session. 48” x 36” poster board and space reserve for posters.
>
>
>
> Symposium provides a forum for the presentation of multiple and related research studies or experiences in order to present a broader context for discussion through panel presentation. Symposia are 75 minutes in duration.
>
>
>
>
>
> Lead Presenter and Contact Person
>
>
>
> The lead presenter is also the contact person and chair. Lead presenters are responsible for notifying all other co-presenters of acceptance, rejection, scheduling and any other information provided by NAMRC.
>
>
>
> List contact information for the lead presenter, including work affiliation, primary mailing address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, and fax number. An e-mail address is required. In a brief paragraph, give the lead presenter’s qualifications. Please list degree(s), areas of specialization, current position and employer.
>
>
>
> Co-Presenter(s)
>
>
>
> List all co-presenters by name providing primary mailing address, daytime and evening telephone numbers, fax number, and e-mail address at the time of proposal submission. No more than four (4) presenters per program, including the chair, will be listed in the program.
>
> Availability of Presenters
>
>
>
> Submission of this proposal is an acknowledgement that persons submitting proposals agree to:
>
>
>
> § Be available to present the program on any day of the conference.
>
> § Not charge a separate fee for attending your session.
>
> § Pay the registration fee to attend the conference one month prior to the conference.
>
> § Present at no more than two sessions, additional poster submissions are exempt.
>
> § Make presentation materials and activities accessible to participants who have sensory, motor, or other disabilities.
>
> All persons planning to present at the conference MUST pay conference registration fees.
>
>
>
> Conference Program Guide
>
>
>
> Descriptive Summary: In 50 words or less, describe your presentation. Include only the key points and benefits to attendees. Please note that only the first 50 words will be printed and will represent your session in the conference program.
>
>
>
> Conference Proceedings
>
>
>
> All persons submitting papers for presentation are strongly encouraged to submit their presentation in writing for the conference proceedings. The process of submitting papers helps to ensure the continuation of professional and high quality proceedings as well as the opportunity for the presenters work to be published on the NAMRC website.
>
>
>
> Conference papers should be submitted in accordance with the publication manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition and other guidelines as established by the program co-chairs. Conference proceedings submissions are due within 45 days after the end of the conference.
>
>
>
> Guidelines for submission; 3-6 pages in length, including abstract and references in 12 pt Times New Roman font. Format as follows; title, abstract, literature review, references.
>
>
>
> Audiovisual Equipment
>
>
>
> NAMRC provides only screens and tables to put your equipment on. Please let us know if you require this equipment.
>
>
>
> Computers and LCD projectors will not be provided and are the responsibility of the presenters.
>
>
>
> NAMRC provides poster display boards (48 x 36) and push pins to set up your poster on tables that will be available in the poster area. Poster session presenters will not be provided audiovisual equipment.
>
>
>
> Space Limitations
>
>
>
> Due to space limitations, all programs may not be accepted in the format submitted. Please indicate below whether or not you would accept a format change of your proposal from a concurrent session to a poster session format.
>
>
>
> Accept ______________
>
> Do Not Accept ______________
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Amanda J. Minor, PhD
> Assistant Professor, Holistic Counseling Program
>
> Salve Regina University
>
> 100 Ochre Point Ave.
>
> Newport, RI 02840
>
> Phone: 401.341.3278
>
> Email: amanda.minor at salve.edu
>
>
>
> "When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" Fred Rogers
>
>
>
>
> "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." Anne Frank
>
>
>
> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: Email is not a confidential form of communication as it could potentially be accessed by unauthorized persons without your permission. This communication is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain confidential or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, disclosure, distribution, or other use of this email is prohibited. If you received this email in error, please notify the sender and destroy all copies of the original message.
>
>
> To unsubscribe from the CESNET-L list, click the following link:
> https://listserv.kent.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?SUBED1=CESNET-L&A=1
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://listserv.ohio.edu/pipermail/counselor_educ/attachments/20150208/46d134d2/attachment-0001.html
More information about the Counselor_Educ
mailing list