Limitless Disability Conference
Clovis Campus
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September 27th •
8am-3:30pm
Registration is open through September 20th.
The Limitless Conference is designed to empower and equip families, caregivers, educators, and community members who support individuals and families with disabilities. The event features a powerful keynote speaker, nine insightful breakout sessions, and over 40 vendors offering valuable resources and services. This conference is a unique opportunity to gain knowledge, build connections, and discover support networks that help reduce isolation for families and individuals impacted by disability.
- What: Limitless Conference
- When: September 27, 8-3:30pm
- Where: The Well Community Church- 325 Nees Avenue Clovis, CA 93611
- Cost: $50 per person
- What’s included: Continental breakfast, catered lunch, Keynote speaker, 9 breakout sessions to choose from, 40 vendors, Raffle prizes, and good community
Keynote Speaker Terra Lynch
Terra Lynch is a graduate of California State University, Fresno. She received a Bachelor’s in Recreation Administration, with an emphasis in youth and community services. Terra traveled around the world with Break the Barriers for over 10 years as an International Ambassador, spreading the message of inclusion. In 2019, Terra published her first book, called “Mom, What Happened to Her?” and more recently, her first children's book. Today, she is the owner of Terra Lynch Designs, a micro-enterprise in the field of graphic design. She is also a service provider through Self Determination, providing life skills support and mentoring for people with disabilities who want to become more versed in technology and strive for independence.
Breakout Session #1 Options
Charting Your Financial Road Map
Join Rhett Beal's Charting Your Financial Road Map seminar, where you will learn to map out a financial future for your loved one with developmental disabilities. In this seminar, we will be discussing ABLE accounts, Special Needs Trusts, and navigating Social Security with real-world examples. This will be a highly interactive seminar allowing for plenty of Q&A time throughout to ensure applicability to all.
Practical Support for Behaviors
Join Alyssa Pruitt with a session that will cover strategies and interventions to address challenging behaviors at home and school, emphasizing collaboration and consistency across both environments.
Embracing Families With Disabilities: How Can the Church Foster Inclusion and Support
Join Fred Hammer from Joni and Friends as he talks about how to best serve families impacted by disabilities in our church and community. In this breakout we will look at how disability affects the entire family and discuss practical strategies of how your church can help create a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ.
Breakout Session #2 Options:
Pathway to Change: the Self-Determination Program
There are many roads to take in providing services for self-advocates of all ages with the support of their loved ones. SDP is a freeway providing choice in hiring staff, choosing services, and attaining the achievement goals for a meaningful life. Michelle Smith and Dawn Purdy have supported many individuals with the SDP entry process. We can provide a roadmap to successful on-boarding into the program.
Behaviors and Trauma in Special Needs
There is a focus on "why" children who come from hard places or have special needs experience a more difficult time with regulation, and specific strategies that parents and caregivers can utilize in order to help them support children with regulation (the "what to do" component). This training will provide information on how the brain works, how the body works, and ways in which an adult's regulation impacts a child's regulation, and also focuses on the importance of relationship when it comes to regulation.
Theology of Disability
How should we think about disability and suffering theologically? As a person personally affected by disability or as someone who is caring for others, consider that who God is has meaning for how we care for others and how we can find a deeper and richer meaning in relationships as persons who experience disability, ours and others. Join Quentin Kinnison to learn more!
Breakout Session #3 Options
Life After Adult Transition Program (ATP)
You’ve been going to school since you were 3 years old and now, you’re turning 22 and graduating. Come find out what’s possible for you in Life after ATP!
Unified for Inclusion: How Communities Can Empower Families with Disabilities
Join us for an authentic discussion with parents who have navigated their journey with their children of various needs. Parents will be asked a variety of questions focusing on how they have navigated and supported their child and how the community can support them.
Starting & Vision Planning for a Special Needs Ministry
In this breakout session, you'll gain practical guidance and inspiration for launching or strengthening a Special Needs and Disability Ministry within your church. We’ll explore how to assess your current church culture, define who you’re called to serve, and begin shaping a clear, mission-driven vision for your ministry. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to build momentum, this session will help you take the first steps with confidence and clarity. In this session, Jillian Palmiotto will help you plan program development, learn inclusive strategies, plan various environments, dream up your volunteer teams, and plan a budget.
Email brookep@thewellcommunity.org with any questions.