2021 Mississippi disAbility Virtual MegaConference
June 17, 2021
Due to COVID-19, the MegaConference will be held virtually. Four outstanding speakers will inspire and inform you. The first session will begin at 9:00 a.m., with sign-in beginning at 8:30 a.m. You may attend one, two, three, or all sessions. We hope you will participate from your home or office!
REGISTRATION IS FREE!!!
Approved for .5 Teacher CEU's
AGENDA
9:15 a.m – 10:30 a.m.
Gabe Adams
Motivational Speaker
Presentation: The Best Part of You
But as far as miracles go, that is the only one Gabe has been given, because everything else in Gabe’s life has been a journey with continued challenges that he needed to overcome. An opportunity to look at the impossible with a tenacity and drive to achieve the impossible and continuously prove that your heart, mind and body can catapult you further than you imagined.
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Dr. Thomas Dobbs
State Health Officer
Mississippi State Department of Health
Presentation: COVID-19 Update and the Path Forward
Dr. Dobbs will provide an overview of the risks associated with COVID-19. Some people may be more likely to have severe illness than others because they have characteristics or medical conditions that increase their risk. He will also provide statistics and information on trends in Mississippi and the U.S. In addition, he will present the best ways to prevent COVID-19 infection and protect your community from it.
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Julio Cespedes
Director of Telehealth Innovation, Program Design and Implementation
University Mississippi Medical Center
Presentation: Healthcare's Promising Frontier: Telehealth
2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Rachel Daniels
Owner
Consulting and Counseling with Rachel
Presentation: Supporting Resilience During Uncertain Times
Over the past year, many have experienced adversity, hardships, obstacles, challenges, and uncertainty. This session will explore our individual and collective resilience, our capacity to bounce back. Participants will assess their current levels of resilience and leave the session with a plan to enhance or build resilience that meets their needs.