When

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
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Where

UAlbany Downtown Campus 
Husted Hall Amphitheater
135 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12222
 

 
Driving Directions 

Contact

Jean Skanes 
Welfare Research, Inc. 
518-713-4726 
info@welfareresearch.org 

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The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs will be conducting a conference with multiple sessions throughout the day. Each session is targeted for different audiences including provider agency representatives under the jurisdiction of the Justice Center, individuals receiving services, families, peer advocates and other interested stakeholders.

You may register for the morning General Session or the afternoon Breakout Sessions, or both morning and afternoon sessions. You will be asked to choose your sessions on the registration page.

Click here for a summary of the session topics. 

THE MORNING GENERAL SESSION IS NOW CLOSED

Due to room capacity limits, the General Session is now closed. There is limited space still available in the Afternoon Sessions. Please click here or on the Register button below to select and register for afternoon sessions.


GENERAL SESSION - 10:00 - 12:00 - REGISTRATION CLOSED

Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Updates
For provider agency representatives under the jurisdiction of the Justice Center, state agency staff and other interested stakeholders.               

LUNCH - 12:00 to 1:00 (not provided - click here for local restaurants and options)   

BREAKOUT SESSIONS - 1:00 to 3:00 - REGISTRATION STILL OPEN
(you will be asked to choose 1 of the concurrent afternoon sessions)

Overview of the Justice Center's Individual and Family Services
This session is intended for
individuals receiving services, peer advocates, family members and provider agency staff who want to know about the available supports from the Justice Center for people receiving services and their family members.

Overview of Pre-Employment Checks for Service Providers  
This session is intended for staff from provider agencies under the Justice Center’s jurisdiction who request Justice Center background checks.

Justice Center Abuse Prevention Resources 
This session is intended for staff from provider agencies, peer advocates, and other stakeholders intersted in preventing abuse and neglect. 

  
Justice Center Processes
This session is intended for provider agencies under the Justice Center’s jurisdiction as well as staff from local law enforcement agencies.

For a complete description of the above topics, please click here

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Registration for this event is limited. If you are unable to register, please contact info@welfareresearch.org to be placed on a waiting list. 

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UAlbany Downtown Campus driving directions, campus map and parking information.
https://www.albany.edu/scj/directions_downtown.php https://www.albany.edu/map/img/8.5x11_downtown_map.pdf
Parking is available on the street, but if you prefer to park in a paid lot, the Thurlow Lot is closest to the Husted Hall Amphitheater and you may buy a one-day temporary permit on-line for $5.40.
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