2008 Full Lives Conference

UAA Center for Human Development hosts the annual Full Lives Conference. Full Lives is a two-day statewide motivational, educational, and networking opportunity for direct service staff providing support in developmental disabilities, behavioral health, traumatic brain injuries, substance abuse/prevention, and senior services. This event is the only comprehensive conference Creating Capacity for Alaska's direct support staff.

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Two Days of Concurrent Sessions

The Full Lives Conference features national and Alaskan experts on key issues that affect direct service staff and the people they support. Presentations are provided on a wide variety of topics, allowing attendees to choose sessions based on their personal and professional interests such as: Promoting Healthy Relationships, Person-centered Best Practices, Honoring Cultural Diversity, Stress Management, Climbing the Career Ladder, and Community Inclusion Strategies.

Check out the Schedule tab to see what's happening at the conference this year!

Attendees

Full Lives draws a wide range of attendees in developmental disability support, behavioral health, and senior services; such as case managers, personal care assistants, care coordinators, community advocates, supervisors, and self-advocates. Full Lives encourages interaction, problem-solving, and sharing among all participants. This atmosphere contributes to a dynamic conference that encourages ongoing networking and collaboration.

For more information on Full Lives:

Contact Raelynn Smith at 907-264-6244, toll-free outside Anchorage 1-800-243-2199, or email.

2008 Full Lives Conference Sponsors

Full Lives receives funding and support from the Alaska Alliance for Direct Service Careers through the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority; the U.S. Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services; and donations from community agencies.

The Center for Human Development is a program of the University of Alaska Anchorage, College of Heath and Social Welfare, and is a designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD).

The Center for Human Development and UAA are AA/EO employers and educational institutions.