Navigating Differences Symposium - Rescheduled for March 21, 2026
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Navigating Differences Symposium
Saturday, March 21 @ 8:30 AM EDT
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Navigating Differences Symposium
<p>Join us for an inspiring one-day event designed to connect parents, educators, occupational therapists, and advocates who are dedicated to empowering youth with learning differences. The<strong> </strong>Navigating Differences Symposium is a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge research, share innovative ideas, and address challenges together in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our goal is to equip attendees with actionable insights and foster a community of support for the success of youth with learning differences.</p>
<p><strong>Navigating Learning Differences: Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment</strong></p>
<p>The symposium will focus on bridging gaps between research and practice, highlighting tools and strategies that make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth with learning differences.</p>
<p>Admission Fee: $45.00 per person non-refundable </p>
<h3><strong>Schedule:</strong></h3>
<p><strong>8:30 AM - 9:00 AM</strong>: Registration and Welcome Coffee</p>
<p><strong>9:00 AM - 9:15AM: </strong>Welcome </p>
<p><strong>9:15 AM - 10:30 AM</strong>: Keynote Speaker - Dr. Keiko Shikako, Canada Research Chair in Childhood Disability at McGill University</p>
<p><strong>10:30 AM - 10:40 AM: </strong>Break</p>
<p><strong>10:40 AM - 11:45 AM:</strong> Joan Green, Founder of Innovative Speech Therapy and Assistive Technology Specialist <em>Navigating Life’s Challenging Waters with Tech: Practical Tools to Support Executive Functioning, Learning, and Independence</em></p>
<p><strong>11:45 AM - 12:55 PM</strong>: Dr Jennifer Steele - <em>AI as an Adaptive Resource for People with Learning Differences</em></p>
<p><strong>12:55 PM - 2:00 PM</strong> Networking Lunch and Resource Fair</p>
<p><strong>2:00 PM - 3:15 PM</strong>: Panel Discussion Parents of Brendan Sailing Campers 2025, Anna Rahim, Jeff England, Jeanett Yonemoto</p>
<p><strong>3:15 PM - 3:30 PM</strong>: Break</p>
<p><strong>3:30 PM - 4:45 PM</strong>: Afternoon Speaker </p>
<p><strong>4:45PM – 5:00 PM</strong>: Closing Remarks</p>
<h4><strong>5:00 PM - 6:00 PM</strong>: Networking Cocktail Hour</h4>
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American University<br>
4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA
