Navigating Educational and Behavioral Services: What Parents of Children With ASD Need to Know

Navigating service systems can be difficult. Parents are often unaware of where educational services end and where behavioral health services begin. This interactive panel will aid in navigating the complex matrix of school, BHRS, STS, outpatient, and psychiatric services for school-aged children with an ASD. It will teach parents how to create a collaborative team which aids in providing consistency in all environments. Additionally, parents will gain information about effective advocacy for services in the school, home, and community. The discussion will provide an overview of considerations family need in order to identify supports and advocate for their children

2009 Convocation

Prelude Music: Laura O\u27Neal, 2006 IMSA Graduate; Jonathan Besancon, IMSA Faculty Pledge of Allegiance and Welcome: Sid Sapru, Student Council President; Dr. Max McGee, President; Dr. Eric McLaren, Principal Featured Piece: Laura O\u27Neal, 2006 IMSA Graduate Keynote Speaker: Dr. Tuwanda Williamson, 1991 IMSA Graduat

2008 Convocation

Prelude Music: Megan Hodge, 2002 IMSA Graduate Pledge of Allegiance and Welcome: Mamatha Challa, Student Council President; Dr. Max McGee, President; Dr. Eric McLaren, Principal Musical Selection: Megan Hodge, 2002 IMSA Graduate Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jay Budzik, 1995 IMSA Graduat

2003 Convocation

Prelude: Drew Massey, 1999 IMSA Graduate Pledge of Allegiance: Nisha Wadhwani, Student Council President Welcome: Nisha Wadhwani, Student Council President; Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall, President; Eric McLaren, Principal Musical Selection: Drew Massey, 1999 IMSA Graduate Keynote Speaker: Cynthia Morales, 1992 IMSA Graduat

2011 Convocation

Pledge of Allegiance and Welcome: Aadi Tolappa, Student Council President; Dr. Glenn W. Max McGee, IMSA President; Dr. Eric McLaren, IMSA Principal & Vice President for Academic Programs Featured Piece: Dr. Jeong Hwang-Choe, IMSA Science Faculty Member Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lillian Kao, Associate Professor of Surgery at University of Texas Health Science Center Closing Remarks: Dr. Eric McLare

2004 Convocation

Prelude: Drew Massey, 1999 IMSA Graduate Pledge of Allegiance: Grant Keaton, Student Council President Welcome: Grant Keaton, Student Council President; Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall, President; Eric McLaren, Principal Musical Selection: Drew Massey, 1999 IMSA Graduate Keynote Speaker: David Kung, 1989 IMSA Graduat

Towards a framework for identifying and engaging rural toursim route stakeholders in southern Africa

Several southern African governments view rural tourism development as a strategy for employment creation in rural areas where few other opportunities for poverty alleviation exist. Rural tourism routes can attract tourists from developed tourism nodes to rural areas. On both the strategic and operational levels, rural tourism routes can only function effectively if they have the support and co-operation of the wide range of stakeholders in the route. While some stakeholders are readily identified, others are not immediately apparent or may not be recognised as stakeholders in the route. Based on a qualitative study, a framework is developed to identify and link the range of stakeholders in southern African rural tourism routes. Three different groups of stakeholders are identified; each play different roles in the sustainable success of a rural tourism route, namely demand-side stakeholders or visitors, core stakeholders or tourism service providers on the route, and enabling stakeholders, who influence both the route operations and the environment in which the route operates. Finally, recommendations are made for rural tourism route organisations to engage with a range of stakeholders through an inclusive membership structure of the route organisation. Further research is also suggested on the nature and format of route organisation and membership structures to ensure sustainable route development.http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_canus.htmlhttp://www.unisa.ac.za/default.asp?Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID=20113am201

1999 Convocation

Prelude: Mr. Drew Massey, 1999 IMSA Graduate Pledge of Allegiance: Ms. Donielle Newell, Student Council President Welcome: Ms. Donielle Newell, Student Council President; Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall, President; Mr. Eric McLaren, Principal Musical Selection: Mr. Drew Massey Keynote Speaker: Ms. Marcie Edwards Hawkins, 1989 IMSA Graduat

2005 Convocation

Prelude: Scott Smedinghoff, 2005 IMSA Graduate Pledge of Allegiance: Codi Kuhlemeier, Student Council President Welcome: Codi Kuhlemeier, Student Council President; Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall, President; Dr. Eric McLaren, Principal Musical Selection: Scott Smedinghoff, 2005 IMSA Graduate Keynote Speaker: Joshua A. Gerlick, 1999 IMSA Graduat