Comments from Past Conference Participants
- "Loved the networking opportunities!"
- "I thought I had heard it all – this was fresh information and new voices"
- "Great balance of person-centered, community-focused thinking with solid information about system reform through individualized funding."
- "This is the only conference I know that really focuses on individualized supports and includes a lot of practical, down-to-earth information – and everything included the viewpoints of self advocates."
- "The variety of topics and speakers was excellent!"
- "Very knowledgeable presenters, great breakout sessions, very well organized."
- "Loved the diversity of people, the plenary sessions and the many stories that were shared."
- "I enjoyed the networking events in the evening. They allowed me to meet a lot of great people and discuss trends in other states."
- "A great opportunity to share information with people from other states."
- "Networking, best practice and solid philosophy together! Wow!"
- "The overall energy was awesome"
- "I appreciated hearing how so many different states have approached quality improvement; now I am really challenged to think in new ways"
- "I thought the overall agenda was fantastic; you put together a great conference and had an incredible team!!"
- "Wonderful, diverse group of people at this conference; I am leaving inspired, invigorated by the presentations and with great new connections with this serious, passionate, and compassionate group of participants and speakers."
- "I loved hearing about all the practical information and from people actually doing such creative things and offering individualized supports."
- "I thoroughly enjoyed the conference. The presenters were excellent and the exhibitors were wonderful. The opportunities for networking were invaluable and led to a number of exciting new collaborations for me and the individuals who I presented with."
- "I thought it was the best conference I've ever attended."