2025 Wisconsin Association of the Deaf (WAD) Conference Workshop List (Tentative)
Our Presenters
Get to know the talented individuals who make up our team of presenters. Each brings a unique perspective and skill set to our conference ensuring an educational and engaging experience for our audience.
Pam Sue Conine
"Preparing the Next Generation: Transparency and Innovation in Interpreter Education"
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Katy Hagmeyer and Karen Dishno
Workshop #1- "Unraveling Your Roots: An Introduction to At-Home DNA Testing"
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Workshop #2- "Tracing Your Family Tree: Understanding Genealogy Searches with DNA"
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Leah Simmons, Samantha Hudson and Abigail Frances
"How to become a Personal Care Worker?"
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Stacy Soltis, Pharmacist
Medication Safety
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Jennifer Koehn
Workshop #1- "Medicare 101 and your Disability Benefit Specialist"
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Workshop #2- "Understanding Your Rights: Overpayments and Appeals"
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Becky Mulhern
"Consumer Rights: An Introduction to Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services"
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Zachary Davenport
"Breaking Down Barriers: Collaborative Advocacy and Policy Impact for the Deaf Community"
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Karla Gunn
"Reframing perspectives on health advocacy"
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Denise Johnson
"Navigating the Mental Health and Substance Use System to Access the Services You Need."
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Leia Sparks and Jenny Buechner
Deaf and Hearing Teams: What To Know!!
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Leia Sparks and Sara Kay Gengler
Ethics and Education: It starts with us! (Interpreters Perspectives)
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Anna Evans
"How Traditional and Innovative Hearing Assistance Dog Programs Can Expand Quality of Life for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing"
