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Get a front row seat at the 3rd annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Conference! This live event is hosted by the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES) for individuals, professional organizations, and communities to connect and advocate against abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older people including individuals with disabilities. This is an important opportunity for those serving such communities; government, service providers, non-profit and for-profit organizations to network, discover innovative practices, and share information and resources.

Together, let’s raise awareness about abuse, neglect, and exploitation!

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About the Event

Fees

  • $ 80.00Attendee
  • $ 55.00State Government Employee/Non-Profit Employee
  • $ 155.00Exhibitor (one-person admittance)

Your registration gets you full access to the WEAAD virtual site, and all open activities listed in the agenda on June 15-16, 2021, including session playback and incredible networking opportunities.

Refund requests must be received by 5:00 pm on June 8, 2021. There are no exhibitor refunds at any time.

Participating Companies As Exhibitors

Hundreds of professionals working in the areas of aging and disability networks will be gathering in one place for two full days to make connections and find the best resources and services in disability supports. Participating in the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Virtual Conference provides the opportunity to promote your company in an online format in an easy and effective way!

If you are looking to interact with aging and disability professionals in Arizona and nationally, then this is an event you will want to attend! Register today to reserve your spot, limited booth spaces are available.

Exhibitor Benefits

4 Reasons to Exhibit Virtually at WEAAD

2020 Virtual Conference Attendees

Virtual Exhibitor Booths

  • Attendees can access your booth resources and save to a virtual swag bag through July 16, 2021.
  • Exhibitors receive all conference attendee benefits including networking opportunities, session participation, and applicable recorded session access through July 16, 2021.

Check out this video to see how a virtual exhibitor booth works!

Register to reserve your booth today!

Once you register, you will receive a customizable booth setup email within 1-2 business days.

Help Recognize Aging Services Stars Across Arizona

At this year's World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Virtual Conference, DES would like to recognize exceptional individuals across Arizona who serve Arizona's elder population. Click here to nominate Aging Services Stars in Arizona. We would like to honor individuals in each county in Arizona who have gone above and beyond in these areas:

Innovation: Creating innovative solutions to improve health and economic security of older adults in the community.
Quality of Care: Going above and beyond to provide care with kindness and excellence.
Change Agent: Working to ensure that every person-- regardless of gender, color, income, sexuality, or zip code-- has the resources to age well.


If you have any questions about the nomination process, please contact Juliana Davis at email jdavis@azdes.gov.

Agenda

For session description, click session title or following session title. Click presenter photo for biography. All times below are Arizona time zone.


June 15

9:00 am – 9:15 am
Arizona time zone
Welcome and Keynote Speaker
Opening

Molly McCarthy, Division of Aging and Adult Services

Emcee

Dr. David Coon, Center for Innovation in Healthy & Resilient Aging, Arizona State University

9:15 am – 10:15 am
Arizona time zone
Keynote Speaker

Kay Frances, MBA, BS Education, CSP, Author and Motivational Speaker

10:15 am - 10:45 am
Arizona time zone
Break/Exhibitor Networking

10:45 am - 11:45 am
Arizona time zone

Breakout Session I

Carol Scott, National LTC Ombudsman Resource Center

Tracey Gendron, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

Gigi Amateau, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University

Michael R. Wittke, National Alliance for Caregiving

11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Arizona time zone
Lunch/Exhibitor Networking

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Arizona time zone

Breakout Session II

Dr. Neil Websdale, Arizona State University

Annette Tagliaferro, J.D., U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Dean Thomas, Area Agency on Aging NACOG

John McKey, Area Agency on Aging NACOG

Peter Gutierrez, Area Agency on Aging NACOG

1:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Arizona time zone
Break/Exhibitor Networking

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Arizona time zone

Breakout Session III

Kim Lanker, CPM, Adult Protective Services

Whitney McFall, RN, BSN, RNC, Adult Protective Services

Rebecca Owl Morgan, National Indian Council on Aging

Dan Elliot, Cooperative Communication Specialist

2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
Arizona time zone
Break/Exhibitor Networking

3:15 pm – 4:15 pm
Arizona time zone

Session IV

Doreen Nicholas, Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence

Jack Burns, Social Security Administration

Victoria Ybanez, MBA, Red Wind Consulting

June 16

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Arizona time zone
Opening and Keynote Speaker

Bob Blancato, Matz, Blancato and Associates and National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition, Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs, and National Coordinator of the Defeat Malnutrition Today Coalition

10:00 am – 10:30 am
Arizona time zone
Break/Exhibitor Networking

10:30 am - 11:30 am
Arizona time zone

Breakout Session I

Dr. Elion Caspi, Assistant Research Professor, Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy - University of Connecticut.

Bryan Fischer, Livanta

Dr. Roderick Logan, DPTh, CCTS, CFTP, FFTT, Arizona Trauma Institute

11:30 am – 12:00 pm
Arizona time zone
Break/Exhibitor Networking

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Arizona time zone

Breakout Session II

Doreen Nicholas, Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence

Fay Gordon, J.D., Administration for Community Living

Sarah Galvan, J.D., National Center on Law and Elder Rights

Melanie Bunn, RN, MS, Positive Approach to Care

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Arizona time zone
Lunch/Exhibitor Networking

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Arizona time zone

Breakout Session III

Dr. Peggy Rothbaum, Dr. Peggy Rothbaum, LLC

Sarah Bahnson, Pima Council on Aging

Denny Chan, J.D., Justice in Aging

2:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Arizona time zone
Break/Exhibitor Networking

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Arizona time zone

Breakout Session IV

Shelly Ward, Mesa Police Department

Audrey Powell, Arizona Attorney General's Office

Dr. Pamela Teaster, Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology

4:00 pm – 4:15 pm
Arizona time zone
Closing

Frank Migali, Division of Aging and Adult Services

Frequently Asked Questions

This year, the WEAAD Virtual Conference will be a digital experience spaced over two days: June 15-16, 2021. Learn about the latest issues and innovative supports and programs in aging and disability. Connect with like-minded peers from across the nation and be moved by nationally renowned speakers.
Yes, the conference will be recorded and available through July 16, 2021. Important: Some recorded sessions will not be available.
All sessions will be open admittance and available to all registered attendees.
No. You do not need to download or install any software to participate. You only need to have access to the internet.
Yes, you will be provided login credentials to test the system and get familiar with the interface.
Your registration gets you full access to the WEAAD virtual site, and all open activities listed in the agenda from June 15-16, 2021, including session playback and networking opportunities. To cancel your registration by 5:00 pm on June 8, 2021 or substitute another name for yours by that time, contact Michelle Fulcher, Organized Affair LLC - registration coordinator at michelle@organizedaffair.com
There are no exhibitor refunds at any time.

Fees

  • $ 80.00Attendee
  • $ 55.00State Government Employee/Non-Profit Employee
  • $ 155.00Exhibitor (one-person admittance)
  • Gaining Access: Registered attendees will receive the URL address of the WEAAD Virtual Conference landing page while the live event is being built. This landing page is the gateway to the live event, which can only be accessed with log-in credentials on the dates the event is live. Closer to the conference dates, individuals will be notified of their log-in credentials. Your credentials cannot be shared or used simultaneously with another user
  • Logging In: Simply log-in to the landing page prior to the opening remarks on June 15, 2021, sit back, and explore! Enjoy professional content and virtual networking from the comfort of your home or office.
  • System Compatibility: We recommend using Google Chrome for best platform performance (vFfairs.com is the conference vendor). You will also need to have access to Zoom for the live streamed sessions, with a working mic and camera to participate.
  • Technical Support: Our technical support team will be available to you before and during the conference to ensure you are set up and ready to go!
  • Software Compatibility: The virtual conference software is compatible with desktop computers, iPads, tablet computers, and iPhone cellular devices with wireless internet connection.
For inquiries about the benefits and/or signing up as an exhibitor, please contact Michelle Fulcher at email michelle@organizedaffair.com or call (480) 247-2454. Exhibitor registration is open through June 8, 2021.
Once an exhibitor has purchased a booth, they will be contacted by email with a link to set up their exhibitor booth. For questions, contact Jennifer Cain at JCain@azdes.gov or call (480) 647-2168.
Attendees earn points for participation and those with the highest participation will have a chance to win a prize. For example, 100 points for completing the primary conference survey accessible via the platform menu bar, 200 points to log in to the event, 500 points for watching a session.

Leaderboard Points

  • 100 pointsCompleting the primary conference survey
  • 200 pointsLog in to the event
  • 500 pointsWatching a session