Fall Conference 2026

October 26
- October 27, 2026
Virtual Sessions (LIVE)
Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton - Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center

Address

223 Red Wolf Blvd, Jonesboro, AR 72405

Hotel Reservation

Event Details

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Agenda

Special Events

BBQ Dinner Hosted by Abilities Unlimited Jonesboro

DINNER

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October 26th

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6:00 pm

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9:00 pm
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Day 1 Schedule

Registration, Breakfast, Vendors

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 26th

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7:30 am

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8:30 am
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Welcome

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 26th

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8:30 am

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8:45 am
Yukiko
Taylor
Executive Director
DDPA
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Keynote – “Make Belief”

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 26th

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8:45 am

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10:00 am
Dominic Syracuse
Cognitive Behavioral Theater
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OMIG Updates

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 26th

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10:00 am

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11:00 am
Mary Bowen
OMIG Chief Investigator/Data Analytics Manager
Arkansas Office of Medicaid
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Presenting Sponsor — Summit Community Care

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 26th

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10:00 am

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10:30 am
Jason Miller
CEO
Summit Community Care
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DPSQA Updates

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 26th

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11:00 am

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12:00 pm
Crystal Walton
DHS Division Manager for Office of Community Services
Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance
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Lunch & Vendors

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 26th

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12:00 pm

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1:00 pm
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Provider Compliance Officer Panel

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 26th

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1:30 pm

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2:30 pm
Annie Patton
Achieve Community Alliance
Karen
Craig
Senior Director Project Management and Compliance
Scotty
Powell
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Snack Break & Vendors

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 26th

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2:30 pm

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2:45 pm
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IDD in Arkansas: As a Legislator and as a Father

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 26th

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2:45 pm

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3:45 pm
Rep. Jack Ladyman
AR House, District 32
Arkansas House
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Attendee Networking by Service Area (ADMIN, EIDT, ADDT, Waiver)

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 26th

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3:45 pm

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4:45 pm
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Day 2 Schedule

Breakfast & Vendors

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 27th

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7:30 am

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8:30 am
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Individual PASSE Updates

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 27th

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8:30 am

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9:30 am
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Clients Voices from the Region

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 27th

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9:30 am

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10:30 am
Courtney Buazard
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Break & Vendors & Check-Out

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 27th

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10:30 am

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10:50 am
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DDS Director Updates Q&A

MAIN

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GENERAL
October 27th

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10:50 am

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11:50 am
Jennifer
Brezee
Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
ADH
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Speakers

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Dominic Syracuse
Cognitive Behavioral Theater
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Jason Miller
Jason Miller
CEO
Summit Community Care
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Yukiko Taylor
Executive Director
DDPA
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Mary Bowen - OMIG HEADSHOT 8-30-26
Mary Bowen
OMIG Chief Investigator/Data Analytics Manager
Arkansas Office of Medicaid
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Crystal Walton
DHS Division Manager for Office of Community Services
Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance
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Annie Patton
Achieve Community Alliance
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Karen Craig
Senior Director Project Management and Compliance
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Scotty Powell
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Rep. Jack Ladyman
AR House, District 32
Arkansas House
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Courtney Buazard
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Jennifer Brezee
Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
ADH
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