Spring 2011 Conference
Sponsored by the Institute of Social & Rehabilitation Services at Assumption College and
The International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals New England Chapter
Friday, April 15, 2011
Location: Assumption College, Worcester, MA
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08:00 – 08:45 am
Registration & Continental Breakfast
08:45 – 09:00 am
Welcome
Lee Pearson, Institute of Social & Rehabilitation Services
David Jackson, MassMutual Financial Group, President-Elect IARP New England
09:00 – 10:00 am
Attention Deficit Disorder
David Lovejoy, Psy. D. Director of Behavioral, Disability Medical Department MassMutual Financial Group; Department of Neurosurgery, Hartford Hospital
10:00 – 10:15 am
Break
10:15 – 11:45 am
New Technological Trends in Preparing Claimants for Return to Work
Michael Fiore, MBA and Rehabilitation Engineer
Jacqueline Pickering, CRC
The Sierra Group, Inc.
11:45 – 12:45 pm
Lunch/Networking
01:00 – 02:30 pm
2010 CRCC Code of Professional Ethics: Meeting the New Consultation & Supervision Guidelines
J. Patrick Decoteau, Ph. D., CRC, LRC
Professor of Rehabilitation & Disability Studies Springfield College
Paul J. Bourgeois, BS, MS Candidate in Rehabilitation Counseling & Services
02:30 – 02:45 pm
Break
02:45 – 03:45 pm
Introduction to Being a Social Security Vocational Expert
Amy Vercillo, ScD, CRC, CDMS, LRC, Rehabilitation Counselor and Manager Rehabilitation and Re-Employment
03:45 – 04:00 pm
Closing Remarks & CEUs (Lee, Patrick & Dave)
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CEUs: 5.0 CEUs requested for CRC, CDMS and CCM. Includes 1.5 Ethics
Hotel Information:
Marriott Courtyard-Worcester
72 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
1-774-670-5025
Marriott Courtyard-Worcester
72 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
1-774-670-5025
Marriott Courtyard-Worcester
72 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
1-774-670-5025
Ask for the Assumption College rate of $111
Conference will be held in the Hagan Campus Center
Campus Map: http://www1.assumption.edu/about/visit/maps/ACmap.html
Directions to Assumption College:
From the North: Take I-495 South or I-190 South to I-290 West into Worcester to Exit 18-Ware, Framingham, Route 9. Bear right from the exit ramp onto Lincoln St. Bear right onto Salisbury St. Continue on Salisbury St. for about two miles through the intersection at Park Ave., bear left at the Forest St. fork and right at the Flagg St. fork. Assumption College is on your right.
From the South, East or West: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 10-Worcester/Auburn Exit and follow I-290 East to Exit 17-Ware, Framingham, Route 9. Turn left from the exit ramp onto Belmont St. (Route 9). Go down the hill and through the intersection at Lincoln Square to the top of the next hill. Turn right onto Harvard Street. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Salisbury Street. Continue on Salisbury St. for about two miles through the intersection at Park Ave., bearing left at the Forest St. fork, and right at the Flagg St. fork. Assumption College is on your right.
From the Southeast: There are two options: Take I-495 North to I-290 West to Exit 18-Ware, Framingham, Route 9, then follow directions "From the North" above. Or take Rt. 195 to Providence, I-95 North to Rt. 146 North to I-290 East to Exit 17-Ware, Framingham, Route 9, then follow directions "From the South, East or West" above.
