Agenda-at-a-Glance: 2024 National Title VI Training & Technical Assistance Conference

TIME	AGENDA ITEM
8:00am-5:00pm	Conference Registration & Information Desk Regency Foyer
8:00am - 5:00pm	Exhibits Regency Foyer
9:00am - 4:00pm	Pre-Intensive Sessions - Full Day (Sessions Take Place Simultaneously) New Director's Training: Title VI Basics (this training fulfills Title VI Grant requirement) Regency ABCD Facilitator: Sara Vogler, ACL Speakers: ACL Regional Administrators Part C Family Caregiver Programs 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Managing Part A Nutrition Programs 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Speaker: Heidi Robertson, Title VI Nutrition Consultant Title VI Program Management 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Maintaining Title VI Data 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Native Elder Caregiver Curriculum Training Potomac 2 Speakers: Collette Adamsen, NRCNAA and RCNAD; Karen Semmens, University of North Dakota ; Heather Skadsem, NRCNAA Home and Community Based Long Term Services & Supports Potomac 4 Speakers: Collette Adamsen, NRCNAA and RCNAD; Ana Beltran, Generations United; Sonya, Begay, ACL; Melissa Howtopat, Yakama Nation; Rita Jojola, Pueblo of Isleta; Leland Kiang, USAging; Elaina Seep, NRCNAA and RCNAD; Audrey Simplicio, Zuni Tribe; Sara Vogler, ACL; Lucas DeLuca, National Limb Loss Resource Center Introduction & Overview 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Speakers: Collette Adamsen, NRCNAA and RCNAD; Elaina Seep, NRCNAA and RCNAD Opportunities for Title VI Relative Caregiver Programs 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Speakers: Sonya Begay, ACL; Ana Beltran, Generations United; Leland Kiang, USAging Meeting Access Needs 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Speakers: Lucas DeLuca, National Limb Loss Resource Center; Facilitator: Sara Vogler, ACL Assisted Living & Adult Day Care 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Speakers: Melissa Howtopat, Yakama Nation; Rita Jojola, Pueblo of Isleta; Audrey Simplicio, Zuni Tribe
9:00am - 12:00pm	Pre-Intensive Sessions - Half Day (Morning) (Sessions Take Place Simultaneously) Building Dementia Capability in Indian Country Potomac 6 Speakers: Erin Long, ACL; Atheda Fletcher, Absentee Shawnee Tribe; Laurai Atcitty and Mary Weston, ITCA; Loretta Heuer, North Dakota State University; Ashley Withrow, APIA Elder Justice in Indian Country Conference Theater Speakers: Bill Benson, NAEJI; Peggy Jo Archer, NAEJI; Sonya Begay, ACL; Marcia Hall, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
12:00pm - 1:00pm	Lunch (not provided by Title VI)
1:00pm - 4:00pm	Pre-Intensive Sessions - Half Day (Afternoon) (Sessions Take Place Simultaneously) Nutrition Potomac 6 Speaker: Heidi Robertson, Title VI Nutrition Consultant; Jean Lloyd, Title VI Nutrition Consultant Caregiver Part C Conference Theater Speakers: Cynthia LaCounte, ACL; Sonya Begay, ACL; Brenda House, Wyandotte Nation; Melissa Howtopat, Yakama Nation; Audrey Simplicio, Zuni Tribe
4:00pm	Adjourn for the Day Evening Activity - Sharing Cultures and Storytelling Regency ABCD

TIME	AGENDA ITEM
7:30am - 5:00pm	Conference Registration & Information Desk Regency Foyer
8:00am - 5:00pm	Exhibits Regency Foyer
8:30am - 9:30am	Welcome Opening Prayer and Song Regency ABCD Speakers: John Eagle Shield & John Eagle Shield Jr.
9:00am-11:30am	Welcome to the 2024 National Title VI Training & Technical Assistance Conference Regency ABCD Speakers: Alison Barkoff, ACL; Kari Benson, ACL; Cynthia LaCounte, ACL; Edwin Walker, ACL; Amy Wiatr-Rodriguez, ACL; Sandy Markwood, USAging ACL Remarks 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Introduce ACL Staff 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m Title VI Across the Nation 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Speaker: David Long, ACL Honors 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
11:30am - 1:00pm	Lunch (not provided by Title VI)
1:00pm - 4:30pm	ACL Tribal Consultation Regency ABCD
1:00pm – 2:00pm	Title VI Survey Preliminary Results Regency ABCD Speaker: Sandy Markwood, USAging Title VI Needs Assessment Results Regency ABCD Speaker: Collette Adamsen, NRCNAA and RCNAD Overview of the New OAA Regulations Regency ABCD Speaker: Amy Wiatr-Rodriguez, ACL
2:00pm - 4:30pm	ACL Tribal Consultation on Implementation of Older Americans Act Regulations Regency ABCD Speakers: Kari Benson, ACL; Cynthia LaCounte, ACL; Edwin Walker, ACL; Sonya Begay, ACL; Sandy Markwood, USAging
1:00pm - 4:00pm	Workshop Sessions (Sessions Take Place Simultaneously) Title VI Fiscal Training 1:00PM - 2:30PM (this training fulfills Title VI Grant requirement) Potomac 2 Speakers: May Ling McKee, ACL; Bora Mpinja, ACL; Fong Yee, Title VI Consultant Data Boot Camp Potomac 4 Speakers: Collette Adamsen, NRCNAA and RCNAD; Jasmin Aplin, ACL; Amanda Cash, ACL; Tyler Matney, New Editions; Delaney Roach, ACL; Elaina Seep, NRCNAA and RCNAD; Traci Wilson, USAging Choosing the Right Evidence-Based Program for Your Community Potomac 6 Speakers: Richard Mousseau, Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board; Heidi Robertson, Title VI Nutrition Consultant
4:00pm	Adjourn for the Day Dementia Friends Potomac 2 Speakers: Kelsey Donnellan, American Indian and Alaska Naitive Resource Center for Brain Health; Breana Dorame, American Indian and Alaska Naitive Resource Center for Brain Health Evening Activity - Physical Activity Regency EF

TIME	AGENDA ITEM
7:30am - 5:30pm	Conference Registration & Information Desk Regency Foyer
8:00am - 5:00pm	Exhibits Regency Foyer
9:00am - 10:30am	General Session: Discussion about LTSS Expansion Regency ABCD Speakers: Elaina Seep, NRCNAA and RCNAD; Melanie Black Bull, Oglala Sioux Tribe; Shawn Terrell, ACL
10:30am - 10:45am	Break
10:45am - 12:00pm	Workshop Sessions (Sessions Take Place Simultaneously) Evidence-Based Programs Potomac 6 Speakers: Mary Weston, ITCA; Richard Mousseau, Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board; Heidi Robertson, Title VI Nutrition Consultant Opportunities for Title VI Relative Caregiver Programs Potomac 2 Speakers: Sonya Begay, ACL; Ana Beltran, Generations United; Leland Kiang, USAging Title III & Title VI Coordination Potomac 4 Facilitator: Rebecca Baca, Title VI Consultant Speakers: Lacey Boven, ACL; Leonard Geshick, State of Minnesota; Lora Lee LaFrance, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe; Bethany Lay, Seneca Nation; Ashley Withrow, APIA Program Management/Policies & Procedures Regency ABCD Speakers: Brook Bender, Hualapai Tribe; Jennifer Throwe, ACL Brain Health Conference Theater Speakers: Kelsey Donnellan, American Indian and Alaska Naitive Resource Center for Brain Health; Breana Dorame, American Indian and Alaska Naitive Resource Center for Brain Health
12:00pm - 1:00pm	Lunch (not provided by Title VI)
1:00pm - 2:15pm	Workshop Sessions (Sessions Take Place Simultaneously) Evidence-Based Programs - Discussion/Tribal Planning Potomac 6 Facilitator: Heidi Robertson, Title VI Nutrition Consultant Speakers: Laurai Atcitty, ITCA; Richard Mousseau, Great Plains Tribal Leaders’ Health Board Powerful Tools for Caregivers Potomac 2 Speakers: Mary Weston, ITCA; Jackie Edwards, ITCA Elder Justice Potomac 4 Speakers: Peggy Jo Archer, NAEJI; Sonya Begay, ACL; Marcia Hall, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Developing and Monitoring a Simple Budget Regency ABCD Speakers: Rhonda Schwartz, ACL; Fong Yee, Title VI Consultant PPR and OAAPS Conference Theater Speakers: Jasmine Aplin, ACL; Tyler Matney, New Editions; Delaney Roach, ACL
2:15pm - 2:30pm	Break
2:30pm - 3:45pm	Workshop Sessions (Sessions Take Place Simultaneously) AARP Resources Potomac 2 Speakers: June Kao, AARP; Mashell Sourjohn, AARP Preserving Title VI Funds Conference Theater Speakers: Cynthia LaCounte, ACL; Tyler Matney, ACL; Louise Ryan, ACL Title VI National Resource Centers Potomac 6 Facilitator: Cecelia Aldridge, ACL Speakers: Collette Adamsen, NRCNAA and RCNAD; Peggy Jo Archer, NAEJI; Shelley Muneoka, Ha Kupuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders; Dr. Britteny Howell, National Resource Center for Alaska Native Elders; Miquela Ibrao, Ha Kapuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders; Kepoʻo Keliʻipaʻakaua, Ha Kapuna National Resource Center for Native Hawaiian Elders Home and Community Based Waiver Services Potomac 4 Speakers: Elaina Seep, NRCNAA and RCNAD; Rebecca Baca, Title VI Consultant Nutrition, Menu Planning, and Meal Costing Regency ABCD Speaker: Heidi Robertson, Title VI Nutrition Consultant; Jean Lloyd, Title VI Nutrition Consultant
3:45pm - 4:00pm	Break
4:00pm - 5:00pm	Person-Centered Care Discussion with Tribal AAAs Regency ABCD
5:00pm	Adjourn for the Day Evening Activity - Senior Program Games Regency EF

TIME	AGENDA TIME
8:00am - 4:00pm	Conference Registration & Information Desk Regency Foyer
8:00am - 4:00pm	Exhibits Regency Foyer
9:00am - 10:00am	General Session: OAA Final Rule Implementation Regency ABCD Speakers: Cynthia LaCounte, ACL; Cecelia Aldridge, ACL; Jasmine Aplin, ACL; Sonya Begay, ACL; Sara Vogler, ACL
10:00am - 10:15am	Break
10:15am - 11:30am	Workshop Sessions (Sessions Take Place Simultaneously) Public Health/Public Workforce Potomac 4 Speakers: Jasmine Aplin, ACL; Melissa Howtopat, Yakama Nation; Rita Jojola, Pueblo of Isleta; Bethany Lay, Seneca Nation; Heidi Robertson, Title VI Nutrition Consultant Native Urban Elder Needs Assessment Survey Potomac 2 Speakers: Collette Adamsen, NRCNAA and RCNAD; June Kao, AARP Resource Development/Maintaining Safe Housing Conference Theater Speakers: Cynthia LaCounte, ACL; Sara Vogler, ACL; Mashell Sourjohn, AARP; Lori Gerhard, ACL Providing Respite Care to Title VI Caregivers Potomac 6 Speakers: Sonya Begay, ACL; Audrey Simplicio, Zuni Tribe Maintaining Fiscal and Programmatic Compliance Regency ABCD Speakers: Fong Yee, Title VI Consultant; Melinda Golub, HHS OIG; Jonelle Soeffing, HHS OIG
11:30am - 12:30pm	Lunch (not provided by Title VI)
12:30pm - 1:30pm	Workshop Sessions (Sessions Take Place Simultaneously) Open Discussion with ACL on Medicare Assistance Programs (SHIP, SMP, MIPPA) Conference Theater Speakers: Sara Vogler, ACL; Maggie Flowers, ACL; Rebecca Kinney, ACL Independent Living Facilities and P&A Centers Potomac 6 Speakers: Sonya Begay, ACL; Cynthia LaCounte, ACL; Erica McFadden, ACL; Billie Tohee, NICOA Developing Relationships with Area Agencies on Aging Potomac 4 Facilitator: Rebecca Baca, Title VI Consultant Speakers: Lora Lee LaFrance, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe; Leonard Geshick, State of Minnesota; Bethany Lay, Seneca Nation; Ashley Withrow, APIA; Tim Smolen, Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner Nutrition: Traditional Foods Regency ABCD Speakers: Heidi Robertson, Title VI Consultant; Brian Bower, Anishinaabe Chef; Victoria Wells, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Transportation Potomac 2 Speakers: Melanie Black Bull, Oglala Sioux Tribe; Virginia Dize, USAging; Lori Gerhard, ACL; Danielle Nelson, FTA; Charles Rutkowski, Community Transportation Association of America; Robin Phillips,, National Rural Transit Assistance Program
1:30pm - 1:45pm	Break
1:45pm - 2:45pm	Workshop Sessions (Sessions Take Place Simultaneously) Using Information from Needs Assessments & Surveys Potomac 2 Speakers: Collette Adamsen, NRCNAA and RCNAD; Traci Wilson, USAging Allowable vs. Unallowable Costs Regency ABCD Speakers: Jasmine Aplin, ACL; Fong Yee, Title VI Consultant ACL Innovation Lab - Falls Prevention Research Potomac 6 Speakers: Amanda Cash, ACL; Delaney Roach, ACL Disaster Planning & Response Potomac 4 Speakers: Cecelia Aldridge, ACL; Sonya Begay, ACL ECHO Programs Conference Theater Speakers: Dr. Britteny Howell, National Resource Center for Alaska Native Elders; Nathan Rabang, National Resource Center for Alaska Native Elders; Katie Spears, National Resource Center for Alaska Native Elders
2:45pm - 3:00pm	Break
3:00pm - 4:00pm	Conference Closing Regency ABCD Speaker: Cynthia LaCounte, ACL Closing Prayer and Song Regency ABCD Speakers: John Eagle Shield & John Eagle Shield Jr.
4:00pm	Close of Conference