Registration is closed.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Ticketed Events:
- OPRA PAC Top Golf (members only)
- OPRA 50th Anniversary Gala
General Conference Questions?
Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org
Polaris
8700 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH
CEUs
Can I receive continuing education credits for attending?
Don't forget to sign in to our new conference app to access your CEUs! OPRA is thrilled to provide continuing education credits. After attending each session, make sure to complete the mandatory evaluations. Instructions for requesting credits will be available onsite at the conference.
Meals
What meals are included?
Included Meals:
- Thursday: Continental breakfast, breaks, and lunch
- Thursday Evening: Dinner on your own
- Friday: Hot breakfast, breaks, and lunch (if you RSVP'd)
Please note: The Gala is a ticketed event, and registration will close on Friday.
Dress Code
- Conference: Business casual
- Gala: Black tie optional
GENERAL CONFERENCE QUESTIONS
Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org
SCHEDULE
2024 FALL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
October 23 - WEDNESDAY
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
OPRA Board Meeting Networking Meetings OPRA PAC Top Golf Event |
| 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Exhibitor Setup |
October 24 - THURSDAY
| 7:30 AM | Registration Opens |
| 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast with the Exhibitors |
| 7:30 AM - 4:45 PM | Registration / Information Desk |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | WELCOME: Pete Moore, OPRA CEO & President |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | KEYNOTE |
| 7:30 AM - 4:15 PM |
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN HEADSHOTS AVAILABLE in Exhibit Hall! |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Break/Visit Exhibitors |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Breakout Sessions |
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11:45 AM - 1:00 PM |
Lunch Buffet: Attendees and Exhibitors |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Breakout Sessions |
| 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Break/Visit Exhibitors |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
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| 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM |
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
Exhibitor Showcase Reception |
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7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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OPRA 50th Anniversary Gala After-Party (open to all conference attendees) |
October 25 - FRIDAY
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast with the Exhibitors |
| 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Registration / Information Desk |
| 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM | EXHIBITS OPEN |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Breakout Sessions |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Break/Visit Exhibitors |
| 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | Break/Visit Exhibitors |
| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | OPRA Awards Luncheon |
2024 Conference Sessions
CEU Questions - Contact: Sonya Summers, Member Communications Manager
2024 OPRA FALL CONFERENCETHURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH |
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| Thurs. 10/24 9:00am - 9:30am |
OPENING & WELCOME - Pete Moore, OPRA President | ||||
| Thurs. 10/24 9:30am - 10:30am |
Session 1 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS - Why Listening (and Learning) at Work Works (and Especially on the Frontline) - Adriann Negreros | ||||
| 15 Min. Break | |||||
| Leadership | Human Resources | ICF | Hot Topics | giv.plus | |
| Thurs. 10/24 Breakout Sessions 10:45am - 11:45am |
Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 | Sponsored Session |
| Leading With Emotions: How to Tap the Most Underused Resource as a Leader | So You Have a Queer Employee! Now What? Being a Safe Zone Employer | ICF/IID Reimbursement | Empowering Supervisors Against Workplace Bullying: Understanding, Prevention and Intervention | The Provider's Edge | |
| Adriann Negreros Boston Consulting Group |
Anthony Kirkby CANAPI |
T. J. Ely & Denise Leonard Plante Moran, PLLC |
Debra Easley & Dean Swartz The Academy for Professional Development |
Danny Laneri giv.plus |
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| 11:45am - 1:00pm | ATTENDEE & EXHIBITOR LUNCH | ||||
| Leadership | Human Resources | ICF | Hot Topics | Gladedgy Consulting | |
| Thurs. 10/24 Breakout Sessions 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
Session 6 | Session 7 | Session 8 | Session 9 | Sponsored Session |
| Putting the Pieces Together to Build Organizational Culture | Building an Intentional Culture: One Agency’s Path to Diversity and Retention | Soliciting and Giving Feedback - A Communications Model | Highlights from the 2023 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Compensation Survey | Strengthening Connections: Using DiSC Catalyst to Build Better Teams | |
| Dan Connors St. Joseph Home |
Susan Brownknight LADD, Inc. |
Harris Capps I/DD Advocate |
Rachel Blick & Jill Dannemiller DODD |
Stacy Sufka Gladegy Consulting, LLC |
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| 15 Min. Break | |||||
| Leadership | Human Resources | ICF | Hot Topics | TrailBlaze Creative | |
| Thurs. 10/24 Breakout Sessions 2:15pm - 3:15pm |
Session 10 | Session 11 | Session 12 | Session 13 | Sponsored Session |
| Non-Profits Play an Important Role in the Economic Stability of the Local Economy | Permissible Releases of Information under HIPAA | From Stuck to Unstoppable: Using LifeCourse Tools to Break Through Barriers | All About the DODD Supported Decision-Making Grant | Igniting the Power of a Brand: A Fireside Chat with Michelle Madden & Chris Page | |
| Jamie Steele Ohio Valley Residential Services |
Diane Evans Guarded Edge, LLC |
Jenna Allen, OCALI, Britta Hough, DODD & Celia Schloemer, CCHMC | Kristen Henry APSI |
Erin Sogal & Tim Hindes TrailBlaze Creative |
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| 15 Min. Break | |||||
| Thurs. 10/24 3:30pm - 4:30pm |
Session 14 - LEGISLATIVE UPDATE | ||||
| Thurs. 10/24 6:00pm - 6:45pm |
EXHIBITOR RECEPTION | ||||
| Thurs. 10/24 7:00pm - 9:30pm |
OPRA 50th ANNIVERSARY GALA - TICKETED EVENT | ||||
2024 OPRA FALL CONFERENCEFRIDAY, OCTOBER 25TH |
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| DAY & TIME | Day & Employment Services | Healthcare | Residential Waiver | System Compliance | TrailBlaze Creative |
| Fri. 10/25 Breakout Sessions 9:00am - 10:00am |
Session 15 | Session 16 | Session 17 | Session 18 | Sponsored Session |
| Social Connection Pilot | Why Should Our Frontline Staff be Mental Health First Aiders? | The Trust Factor: Unlocking High-Impact Relationships Across All Levels | Surviving a Bad Survey: Advice and Tips for Providers | Elevate Your Impact and Polish Your Digital Presence: A Professional Development Workshop | |
| Mary Thompson-Hufford, Mallory Warrington & Kamaya, The Fuse Network Angie Finck, Licking Co. Board of DD |
Bethany Crooms Welcome House |
Stacy Sufka Gladegy Consulting |
Robin Amicon Vorys |
Erin Sogal & Tim Hindes TrailBlaze Creative |
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| 15 Min. Break | |||||
| Day & Employment Services | Healthcare | Residential Waiver | System Compliance | ||
| Fri. 10/25 Breakout Sessions 10:15am - 11:15am |
Session 19 | Session 20 | Session 21 | Session 22 | |
| Leader? Boss? Both? | Nurse Recruitment and Retention: Let’s Release the Tension | Navigating the World of Technology Supports: How to Bypass Roadblocks and Avoid Costly Mistakes | Building an Effective Corporate Compliance Program at an I/DD Provider Organization | ||
| David Roustio RHAM |
Deb Maloy Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy |
Patrick Lane Tech First SHIFT |
Trent Stechschulte, I Am Boundless Suzanne Scrutton, Vorys |
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| 15 Min. Break | |||||
| Fri. 10/25 11:45am - 1:30pm |
OPRA AWARDS LUNCHEON | ||||
Questions? Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships |
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2024 FALL SPONSORS
HEADLINE SPONSOR
GALA SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSOR
KEYNOTE SPONSOR
AWARDS SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
HEADSHOT SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSOR
LUNCH SPONSOR
BRONZE SPONSOR
BREAKFAST SPONSOR
SESSION SPONSORS
Questions? Contact Melissa Fannon, OPRA Events Manager @ mfannon@opra.org
OPRA ANNUAL FALL AWARDS
The purpose of the OPRA Annual Awards is to honor dedicated service professionals, groups and volunteers who have made outstanding contributions in the I/DD Field.
The OPRA awards represent more than just trophies or titles - they are symbols of the hard work, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of excellence to make a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Each award winner has left a lasting impact inspiring those around them and we have the pleasure of celebrating their success.
