2008 SPECIAL NEEDS EXPO SPEAKERS
Community Foundation Stage
11:30 Sharon Regional Hospital - Jennifer Bitner. OTR/L -
"Understanding Occupational Therapy - A Hands On
Experience"
12:00 Euro-Peds - Patricia Lyons - "Talks about their form
of intense physical therapy as an emerging treatment
for children with special needs."
1:00 Judge Mark Belinkey - Guardianship
1:30 Nancy Schepka, Registered Dietician, talks about
isotonic supplementation.
2:00 Attorney Douglas Toot - Estate Planning
2:30 Gary Tonks, Executive Director of The ARC of Ohio -
"Navigating The System - Finding Your Way Through
Maze of Services Covering All Ages"
Miracles Unlimited Stage
12:00 Alex and Maryann Chavarriaga tell their inspiring story
of hope and determination.
12:30 Down Syndrome Association of the Valley - Kelly
Donadio - "How to Understand Down Syndrome and
Get Involved"
1:00 Dynavox - Sara Pyszka is a young lady with cerebral
palsy who uses a communication device. She will
inspire you and touch your heart.
1:45 Miracles Unlimited - "Why Conductive Education orks"
2:00 Northeast Martial Arts - Cherie Gallo - "Therapeutic
Benefits of Martial Arts"
2:15 "Owning a Business in Spite of Handicaps" - Local
business owner, Thomas Solich of Solich Piano, and
John Kozic of Integrity Remodelers, will share their
success stories
3:15 Hanger/ ABI Orthotics - Joe Whiteside will discuss
current orthotics devices for the lower extremities
3:30 Alan Gram - "Don't Stop Now! Gardening for Persons
with Arthritis