OPRA 2024 FALL CONFERENCE

Register here: 2024 OPRA Fall Conference

2024 FALL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
	MEMBERS	NON-MEMBERS
Two Day Registration	$325	$650
One Day Registration	$200	$400

Registration includes:

Day 1: Breakfast, Breaks, Lunch
Day 2: Breakfast, Breaks, Awards Lunch

Ticketed Events:

OPRA PAC Top Golf (members only)
OPRA 50th Anniversary Gala

Top Golf Players Register Here

Top Golf Sponsors Register Here

General Conference Questions?

Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org

Upon completing your registration and submitting the full payment, you will receive a link to access the hotel details.

GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS

Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org

SCHEDULE

2024 FALL CONFERENCE AGENDA

October 23 - WEDNESDAY

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

OPRA Board Meeting

Networking Meetings

OPRA PAC Top Golf Event
(additional fee required)
Location: Top Golf Polaris

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Exhibitor Setup

October 24 - THURSDAY

7:30 AM	Registration Opens
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM	Breakfast with the Exhibitors
7:30 AM - 4:45 PM	Registration / Information Desk
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	WELCOME: Pete Moore, OPRA CEO & President
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM	KEYNOTE
7:30 AM - 4:45 PM	EXHIBIT HALL OPEN HEADSHOTS AVAILABLE in Exhibit Hall!
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM	Break/Visit Exhibitors
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM	Breakout Sessions
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM	Lunch Buffet: Attendees and Exhibitors
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Breakout Sessions
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM	Break/Visit Exhibitors
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM	Breakout Session
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM	Legislative Update
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Exhibitor Showcase Reception
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM	OPRA 50th Anniversary Gala (ticketed event)

October 25 - FRIDAY

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Breakfast with the Exhibitors
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Registration / Information Desk
8:00 AM - 11:30 AM	EXHIBITS OPEN
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM	Break/Visit Exhibitors
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM	Breakout Sessions
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM	Break/Visit Exhibitors
11:30AM - 1:00 PM	OPRA Awards Luncheon

2024 Conference Sessions

CEU Questions - Contact: Sonya Summers, Member Communications Manager

2024 OPRA Fall Conference Speaker & Session Details

Printable 2024 OPRA Fall Conference Speaker Schedule

2024 OPRA FALL CONFERENCE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH
DAY & TIME
Thurs. 10/24 9:00am - 9:30am	OPENING & WELCOME - Pete Moore, OPRA President
Thurs. 10/24 9:30am - 10:30am	Session 1 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Why Listening (and Learning) at Work Works (and Especially on the Frontline) - Adriann Negreros
15 Min. Break
	Leadership	Human Resources	ICF	Hot Topics	giv.plus
Thurs. 10/24 Breakout Sessions 10:45am - 11:45am	Session 2	Session 3	Session 4	Session 5	Sponsored Session
	Leading With Emotions: How to Tap the Most Underused Resource as a Leader	So You Have a Queer Employee! Now What? Being a Safe Zone Employer	ICF/IID Reimbursement	Empowering Supervisors Against Workplace Bullying: Understanding, Prevention and Intervention	The Provider's Edge
	Adriann Negreros Boston Consulting Group	Anthony Kirkby CANAPI	T. J. Ely & Denise Leonard Plante Moran, PLLC	Debra Easley & Dean Swartz The Academy for Professional Development	Danny Laneri giv.plus

11:45am - 1:00pm	ATTENDEE & EXHIBITOR LUNCH

	Leadership	Human Resources	ICF	Hot Topics	Gladedgy Consulting
Thurs. 10/24 Breakout Sessions 1:00pm - 2:00pm	Session 6	Session 7	Session 8	Session 9	Sponsored Session
	Putting the Pieces Together to Build Organizational Culture	Building an Intentional Culture: One Agency’s Path to Diversity and Retention	Soliciting and Giving Feedback - A Communications Model	Highlights from the 2023 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Compensation Survey	Strengthening Connections: Using DiSC Catalyst to Build Better Teams
	Dan Connors St. Joseph Home	Susan Brownknight LADD, Inc.	Harris Capps I/DD Advocate	Rachel Blick & Jill Dannemiller DODD	Stacy Sufka Gladegy Consulting, LLC
15 Min. Break
	Leadership	Human Resources	ICF	Hot Topics	TrailBlaze Creative
Thurs. 10/24 Breakout Sessions 2:15pm - 3:15pm	Session 10	Session 11	Session 12	Session 13	Sponsored Session
	Non-Profits Play an Important Role in the Economic Stability of the Local Economy	Permissible Releases of Information under HIPAA	From Stuck to Unstoppable: Using LifeCourse Tools to Break Through Barriers	All About the DODD Supported Decision-Making Grant	Igniting the Power of a Brand: A Fireside Chat with Michelle Madden & Chris Page
	Jamie Steele Ohio Valley Residential Services	Diane Evans Guarded Edge, LLC	Jenna Allen, OCALI, Britta Hough, DODD & Celia Schloemer, CCHMC	Kristen Henry APSI	Erin Sogal & Tim Hindes TrailBlaze Creative
15 Min. Break
Thurs. 10/24 3:30pm - 4:30pm	Session 14 - LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Thurs. 10/24 6:00pm - 6:45pm	EXHIBITOR RECEPTION
Thurs. 10/24 7:00pm - 9:30pm	OPRA 50th ANNIVERSARY GALA - TICKETED EVENT
2024 OPRA FALL CONFERENCE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH
DAY & TIME	Day & Employment Services	Healthcare	Residential Waiver	System Compliance	TrailBlaze Creative
Fri. 10/25 Breakout Sessions 9:00am - 10:00am	Session 15	Session 16	Session 17	Session 18	Sponsored Session
	Social Connection Pilot	Why Should Our Frontline Staff be Mental Health First Aiders?	I Matter. You Matter.	Surviving a Bad Survey: Advice and Tips for Providers	Elevate Your Impact and Polish Your Digital Presence: A Professional Development Workshop
	Mary Thompson-Hufford, Mallory Warrington & Kamaya, The Fuse Network Angie Finck, Licking Co. Board of DD	Bethany Crooms Welcome House	James Officer DashMasters, LLC	Robin Amicon Vorys	Erin Sogal & Tim Hindes TrailBlaze Creative
15 Min. Break
	Day & Employment Services	Healthcare	Residential Waiver	System Compliance	United Medical Supply
Fri. 10/25 Breakout Sessions 10:15am - 11:15am	Session 19	Session 20	Session 21	Session 22	Sponsored Session
	Leader? Boss? Both?	Nurse Recruitment and Retention: Let’s Release the Tension	Navigating the World of Technology Supports: How to Bypass Roadblocks and Avoid Costly Mistakes	Building an Effective Corporate Compliance Program at an I/DD Provider Organization	Inventory Dynamics by UNITED Medical Supply
	David Roustio RHAM	Deb Maloy Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy	Patrick Lane Tech First SHIFT	Trent Stechschulte, I Am Boundless Suzanne Scrutton, Vorys	Austin Erb United Medical Supply
15 Min. Break
Fri. 10/25 11:30am - 1:30pm	OPRA ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON
Questions? Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org