2024 Self Determination Conference
A Seat at the Table!
NOTHING ABOUT US, WITHOUT US!
October 21-23, 2024
Kalahari Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI
2024 Recap Video
Check out the Friendship Lounge
People First Wisconsin is hosting a Friendship Lounge during Break times. Stop by, say hello, meet other self-advocates, join in on some of the fun activities. During Network Break in the Maji Lounge Area.
Tuesday
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Create a friendship bracelet.
12:45 - 1:30 p.m. - Positive mapping exercise:
identify healthy connections, friendships and healthy boundaries.
2:45 - 3:15 p.m. - Open Space: Making
your own Choices. Join the discussion!
Wednesday
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. – Meet Green Mountain Outreach Director, Max Barrows.
12:30 - 1:15 p.m. – Star in a Self Determination Youtube channel video.
Department of Health Services
Listening Sessions
The Department of Health Services (DHS) wants to hear from you about how you use long-term care services to live the life you want. What works well, and what could be better?
There are four listening sessions scheduled. Pick the one that fits best with the other sessions you want to attend. They will all be set up the same so you only have to attend one of the four sessions.
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If you would like to speak and share your story, please take a number when you enter the room.
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You may use the story form in your folder to help you organize your thoughts.
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When your number is called you will have 3 minutes to speak.
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If you do not want to speak you, you can write down your thoughts to leave with the room monitor or have them read by someone else.
How to Get CEU Credits
During the Conference
The 2024 Wisconsin Self-Determination Conference has been approved for a
maximum total of 10.5 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) by the University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point Continuing Education and Outreach Office. There will be a CEUs sign at the registration table where you can pick up instructions on how to record each session’s secret word and register for your CEUs online.
Please follow these instructions and ask the registration desk if you have any questions.
Flu and
Covid Shots
Come to the Afric West Hall to get your annual flu shot and covid booster! We will have health care professionals from the Hyatt Pharmacy in Milwaukee ready to give you your flu shot on Tuesday.
Cash Machine
Friendly reminder: The Kalahari is now cashless! The Kalahari will accept all major credit and debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Apple Pay and Google Pay. Guests can exchange cash for a Mastercard gift card at one of the kiosk locations. The kiosks are in the main hotel registration area. The kiosk will accept $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 bills. They do not accept Venmo or other cash app payments.
Five Ways
to Make Your In-Person Conference
Experience Better
1.
Plan head!
Look at the program and choose the sessions you want to go to ahead of time.
(Tip: Drop by a Conference 101 on Monday, October 16 from 3-5 pm in the Maji Lounge, across from the registration desk)
2.
Explore the conference center!
Explore the conference area so you can find the session rooms. (Tip: See conference center map on page 51 and follow our signs)
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Take Notes!
The sessions will have a lot of stories and information that you won’t want to forget. Use the Notes section of the program to jot down things you want to remember.
4.
Visit Microbusinesses and Exhibitors!
Plan time to do some shopping and learn about
programs and services that might help you or someone you know.
5.
Plan time with friends!
For a lot of us, this is the only time we see some of our friends who live outside of our community. Make sure you find those friends and plan time to visit with them outside of the conference activities.
Have Questions?
Have questions during the conference?
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Come to the registration desk or call 608-297-8831