Mississippi's Assistive Technology for Everyone 2024

T﻿he Arc of Mississippi and Project START have collaborated to showcase not only Mississippi's latest assistive technology but also national speakers to inform of the technology tools for today to assist individuals with disabilities to live independently.

The Arc of Mississippi and Project START

Join us June 6-7, 2024, for Mississippi's Assistive Technology for Everyone event - making tech accessible for all!

Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center

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<a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/jansi-sheraton-flowood-the-refuge-hotel-and-conference-center/overview/" title="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/jansi-sheraton-flowood-the-refuge-hotel-and-conference-center/overview/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hotel in Flowood | Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel &amp; Conference Center (marriott.com)</a>Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel &amp; Conference Center is the host hotel. The conference rate is $179 USD per night. The last day to book at the Sheraton is Tuesday, May 14, 2024 or until the block is full. The number to the Sheraton is (601)936-4550.There are several hotel options in the nearby area. Here is a list of a few:Candlewood Suites (next to Table 100)3810 Flowood Drive,Flowood, MS 39232601 326-3600Comfort Inn and Suites (brand new and across from Ergon)121 Hospitality DriveFlowood, MS 39232601 709-4900Towne Place Suites (next to Amerigo)160 East Metro ParkwayFlowood, MS 39232601 882-9800Hilton Garden Inn Flowood (next to Half Shell Oyster House &amp; Long Horn Steakhouse)118 Laurel Park CoveFlowood, MS 39232601 487-0800Hampton Inn (near Academy and Another Broken Egg)115 Hospitality DriveFlowood, MS 39232601 709-5200Home2 Suites by Hilton (near Academy and Another Broken Egg)105 Hospitality DriFlowood, MS 39232601 909-4000Holiday Inn Express (recent full renovation; next door to Table 100)112 Ridge WayFlowood, MS 39232601 992-7773Staybridge Suites Flowood – NW Jackson (near Primos Café)2620 Lakeland DriveFlowood, MS 39232601 952-3234TownPlace Suites by Marriott (next to Buffalo Wild Wings)160 East Metro ParkwayFlowood, MS 39232601 882-9800

For more information or questions regarding the conference, please contact Kim Duffy call or text (228) 623-3331 or email Kim@arcms.org.

Agenda

Thursday: June 6, 2024: Registration, Expo and Exhibitors open

Welcome: Billy Taylor, Ex Director MDRS, Matt Nalker, Ex Director Arc of MS   

Session 1: Keynote: Dan Hall, International Motivational Speaker

Dr. Kasee Stratton-Gadke, Ex Dir. MSU T.K. Martin Center for Tech & Disability

Break – Visit Expo and Exhibitors

Session 3: Milton Neuenschwander, TN State Director of Enabling Technology

Door Prizes & Announcements

Networking Social (cash bar and hors d’oeuvres)

Dinner on your own

Friday: June 7, 2024: Breakfast

Welcome and announcements: Todd Stabelfeldt and Matt Nalker

Session 4: Cameron Stubbs, Executive Projects Coordinator MDRS

Session 5: Vicki Burton, VP of Workforce Development Goodwill Industries of MS

Session 6: Chris Thomas, The Darkside of Tech

Closing remarks, surveys, final door prizes: Matt Nalker

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