Elevate Respite! The Colorado Respite Coalition and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Colorado-Wyoming Chapter in collaboration with the ARCH National Respite Network, Easter Seals Colorado, and the Colorado Department of Human Services hosts the 2016 National Lifespan Respite Conference in Denver on September 20- 22, 2016.
The conference offers valuable, up-to-date information for families, professionals and other stakeholders related to respite supports for caregivers. Honorary Chair and former U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole with keynote speakers Amy Goyer and Colorado’s Jane Barton are featured at this year’s conference. An evening reception, two days of breakout sessions and meals with 21 exhibitors offer a multitude of opportunities to ‘connect the dots’ between the Lifespan Respite Care Program and other respite programs and initiatives that support caregivers. This national conference is intended for everyone who supports family members and family caregivers of individuals across all ages. Anyone who is affected by Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, ALS, Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health and behavioral health issues, or any other disabling or chronic condition has a stake in this significant issue.
Families or providers to military wounded soldiers or veterans, kinship caregivers or providers, and those working with families at risk of abuse or neglect also have much to gain from attending this conference. The conference is at the Downtown Sheraton Hotel at 1550 Court Place, Denver; on September 20th through 22nd. Basic conference fee for Colorado residents is $295. Visit their website to learn more and register at www.coloradorespitecoalition.org or call Meghan at 303-233-1666 x257.