36th Annual Developmental Disabilities Conference - Cancelled :: Refunds will be issued accordingly

1. Organize and prioritize responsibilities to provide care that is safe, effective, and efficient
2. Develop and carry out patient management plans
3. Set learning and improvement goals
4. Demonstrate sensitivity, honesty, and compassion in difficult conversations, including those about death, end of life, adverse events, bad news, disclosure of errors, and other sensitive topics
5. Demonstrate compassion, integrity, and respect for others
6. Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to a diverse patient population, including but not limited to diversity in gender, age, culture, race, religion, disabilities, and sexual orientation
7. Advocate for quality patient care and optimal patient care systems
8. Use the knowledge of one’s own role and the roles of other health professionals to appropriately assess and address the health care needs of the patients and populations served
9. Participate in different team roles to establish, develop, and continuously enhance interprofessional teams to provide patient- and population centered care that is safe, timely, efficient, effective, and equitable
10. Identify effective methods for the practical application of concepts related to improving the delivery of services for persons with developmental disabilities
11. Identify advances in clinical assessment and management of selected healthcare issues related to persons with developmental disabilities
12. Recognize the ethical issues related to persons with developmental disabilities
13. Identify and emphasize attitudes that enhance the opportunities for persons with DD to achieve their optimal potential
14. Develop strategies to promote community inclusion in meeting the needs of persons with developmental disabilities
15. Provide appropriate referral of patients including ensuring continuity of care throughout transitions between providers or settings, and following up on patient progress and outcomes
16. Identify and perform learning activities that address one's gaps in knowledge, skills, and/or attitudes

REGISTRATION FEES

When registering please use your personal log-in to access your CloudCME account. If you do not have an account, you must create one using your email. If you have trouble navigating this process, please do not hesitate to contact the Conference Coordinator.

Early Bird Discounts,postmarked before March 1

$185,Tuesday Only
$185, Wednesday Only
$245, Two Days, entire conference

Regular Registration, postmarked March 1-31 

$205,Tuesday Only
$205, Wednesday Only
$260, Two Days, entire conference

Late Registration, postmarked after April 1 or onsite
$230,Tuesday Only
$230, Wednesday Only
$280, Two Days, entire conference

By registering,you agree to the terms of our photo release policy listed under Conference Info. 

By registering,you also agree to the current cancellation policy listed below. Your confirmation email will be sent via email. Attendees must log-in to register - if you have issues logging-in, please contact [email protected] for assistance

All cancellations must be received in writing email, and are subject to a 10% cancellation fee. If you cancel with 1-6 business days notice, between April 6th and April 13th, you will receive a 50% refund.  No refunds will be issued beginning on the 14th.  Send cancellation notices to [email protected] .

In support of improving patient care, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit amount subject to change.

Interprofessional Continuing Education

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 11.0 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Physicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 11.0 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine designates this activity for 11.0 contact hours for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.  Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

PAs

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 11.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Social Workers

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 11.0 continuing education credits.

Psychologists

This program is co-sponsored by the American Psychological Association for continuing education credit. The American Psychological Association retains responsibility for the program.  This activity is designated for 11.0 APA CE Credits.

Attire

Since meeting room temperatures and personal comfort levels vary considerably, it is recommended that you dress in layers and bring a sweater or jacket.

Parking

Parking  is available in the parking ramp immediately adjacent to the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.

Messages

Messages for conference attendees can be left with the operator at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center at (517) 432-4000.

ADA

To request disability accommodation, please email [email protected]  or call (269) 337-4305.

Two week’s advance notice is appreciated.

For disability accommodation in lodging, please contact the hotel reservations desk.

Photo Release
A photographer will be present at the Developmental Disabilities Conference. Therefore, please note that any photographs taken at the Developmental Disabilities Conference may be used in future Developmental Disabilities Conference publications, on the Developmental Disabilities Conference website, or in other Developmental Disabilities Conference materials. Attendance or participation in the Developmental Disabilities Conference constitutes an agreement with the Developmental Disabilities Conference by the registrant for the Developmental Disabilities Conference to use and distribute the registrant’s image in photographs or other electronic media of such events and activities.

Certificates

Record of Attendance Certificates will be available upon completion of an online evaluation form.  Paper certificates will not be distributed at the conference.