Call for Proposals
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
2012 Southwest Region National Rehabilitation Association/Arkansas Rehabilitation Association Annual Training Conference
The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas
May 23-25, 2012
Invitation to Present
The Southwest Region National Rehabilitation Association (SWNRA)/Arkansas Rehabilitation Association (ARA) invites your participation in the 2012 Annual Training Conference, which will be held May 23-25, 2012 at the Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
The theme of the 2012 Annual Training Conference is “Back to the Future.” All interested individuals, facilities, agencies and organizations, are invited to submit proposals for concurrent session presentations.
The SWNRA/ARA Program Committee will review and select submissions that consider the proposals’ contributions to a well-balanced program of interest to the members of the ARA, who represent public and private rehabilitation agencies, facilities, hospitals, schools and other organizations serving the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Requested proposal topics include (proposals focusing on these topics will be given priority)
Time Management and Multi-Tasking |
Relationship Issues |
Conflict Resolution and Mediation |
HIPPA |
Customer Service |
Mediation |
Passion and Joy in Work |
Team Building |
Professionalism |
Other recommended proposal topics include (but are not limited to)
Access |
Diversity |
Managed Care |
Research in Rehabilitation |
Assessment |
Employment |
Medical Developments |
School-to-Work Transition |
Rehabilitation Partnerships |
Ethics* |
Rehabilitation Counseling |
Technological Advancements |
Cultural Awareness Developments |
Rehabilitation Leadership |
Rehab in Industry |
Training and Education |
SSI/SSDI Benefits Planning |
Crisis Management |
Job Development and Placement |
Supported Employment |
Counseling Techniques |
Managing Professionals |
Substance Use Disorder |
Work Adjustment Training |
*Ethics presentations must be based on the current CRC Code of Ethics and should include discussion of the Code, as well as cite specific codes addressed in the presentation.
Proposals should be designed for concurrent sessions of either one hour or one and one-half (1.5) hour duration. All concurrent sessions will be set up theater style with a podium, and a screen. Please be sure to accurately complete the AV Request included in the Call for Proposals.
Selected presenters are responsible for all lodging, travel, additional audiovisual equipment rental, and per diem costs associated with their participation in the conference. Presenters who do not register for the conference are invited to attend other conference sessions at no cost on the day of their presentation only, but will not be eligible for continuing education credits for those sessions.
Review Criteria for Proposals:
Overall quality;
Relevance to the field of rehabilitation;
Well-defined focus that can be presented in a one hour or 1.5 hour format;
Practical application of idea presented;
Originality and timeliness of idea.
Ethics presentations based on the CRC Code of Ethics should so indicate
Notification:
Notification of proposal inclusion will be provided to the primary presenter no later than March 18, 2012.
Instructions for Proposal Submission:
Please use the Call for Proposals form or an exact duplicate.
Please assure all information is clearly legible
Submit the original plus two copies (only if mailed);
Application must be complete
Do not exceed the space provided (please do not add extra sheets except those containing presenter vita information);
Handouts must accompany program proposal applications. Handouts, including alternative formats for handouts, are the speakers’ responsibilities to provide on-site.
Include a one-page resume or vita for each presenter.
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL PROPOSALS BY February 28th, 2012.
All proposals must be submitted to:
Tresvil G. Pack, Ph.D., CRC, LPC
17 Spradlin Road
Conway, AR 72032
Or email: Tresvil@gmail.com
Hotel Accommodations
2012 Southwest Region National Rehabilitation Association/Arkansas Rehabilitation Association Annual Training Conference
The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa
Hot Springs, Arkansas
http://www.arlingtonhotel.com
Resort Direct Line
1-800-643-1502 or 501-623-7771
2012 Southwest Region National Rehabilitation Association/Arkansas Rehabilitation Association Annual Training Conference
The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas
May 23-25, 2012
Biographical Data Form
(One Form Required for Each Presenter)
NOTE: The lead presenter will be the contact person for the presentation. Please print clearly or type information.
Name:
Name and Professional Credentials (as you want them to appear on the Program if you are selected)
Preferred Address:
Number and Street
City State __ Zip ____
Telephone:
Office Home Mobile
E-mail address:
Current Job Title:
Title and Description
Employer’s Name/Department:
Employer Department
Education (include basic preparation through highest degree held):
Institution (Name, City, State) Degree & Major Year Degree Awarded
_______________
_____________
______________
Use this space to briefly describe your professional experience or areas of expertise (including publications), which contribute to your particular involvement with this presentation.
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2012 Southwest Region National Rehabilitation Association/Arkansas Rehabilitation Association Annual Training Conference
The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas
May 23-25, 2012
Call for Proposals — Application
Title of Presentation (7-10 word maximum):
Targeted Audience (level of audience knowledge/expertise):
___ Beginning __ Intermediate ___ Advanced
Time Period Preferred:
____ 1 hour _____ 1.5 hours
Handouts: Handouts must accompany program proposal applications to fully evaluate proposals. Note that ethics handouts must directly cite the current CRC Code of Ethics, and cite specific codes that are addressed.
Room Arrangement: Theater Style is standard. Please indicate if you would like us to consider special arrangements.
Final Program Summary (maximum 50-word description appropriate for final program):
The Receipt Deadline for all proposal submissions is February 28, 2012
Tresvil G. Pack, Ph.D., CRC, LPC
17 Spradlin Road
Conway, AR 72032
Or email: Tresvil@gmail.com
2012 Southwest Region National Rehabilitation Association/Arkansas Rehabilitation Association Annual Training Conference
The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas
May 23-25, 2012
Call for Proposals
Please complete all application items and attach a one-page resume/vita for all presenters. Proposals must be received by February 28, 2012. The following information is required to obtain program certification credit. Please be sure to complete pages 3, 4, 5, and 6. Presentations on Ethics must indicate inclusion and discussion of the CRC Code of Ethics to meet CRC credit requirements, and must cite specific codes that will be addressed.
1. Objectives/Method. List program objective(s) in clear Terms.
Example: 1. Identify the problems associated with substance abuse
2. Develop strategies to facilitate employment.
______________________________________________________________________________
______
2. Content. Provide an outline of the content to be presented for each objective.
Example: A. The most common problems
1,2,3
B. Discuss strategies
1,2,3
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3. Time Frame. State the time frame for each objective.
Example: 30 minutes
4. Presenter(s). List presenter for each objective. List presenter/student ratio requirements
Example: Objective 1: First presenter
Objective 2: Both presenters
5. Teaching. Describe teaching method(s) (lecture, small group, interactive, roleplay, simulation, etc.)
Example: Lecture, PowerPoint
2012 Southwest Region National Rehabilitation Association/Arkansas Rehabilitation Association Annual Training Conference
The Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa, Hot Springs, Arkansas
May 23-25, 2012
Audiovisual Equipment: Please indicate with a check each piece of equipment you will require for your presentation, if accepted.
______ Overhead projector
_____ Screen
_____ LCD Projector
Additional Audiovisual Equipment
If you require different audiovisual equipment from that listed above please contact Penny Willmering at: 479-968-0461 or pwillmering@atu.edu.
OTHER: ______________________________________________________________________________
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Please complete this form by February 28, 2012 and return with the Call for Proposals to:
Tresvil G. Pack, Ph.D., CRC, LPC
17 Spradlin Road
Conway, AR 72032
Or Email: Tresvil@gmail.com