2017 Colorado Cleft Conference
Date and time
Location
Lowry Conference Center
1061 Akron Way, Building 697 Denver, CO 80230Refund Policy
Description
The Face-To-Face Colorado Cleft Conference is a half-day, educational conference for families, caregivers, and children affected by cleft lip and/or palate. Learn about medical and non-medical issues that will impact your child’s development and health and connect with fellow parents and local providers.
Featuring:
- Keynote address on "Embracing Life's Challenges" by speaker, author, and consultant, Rachel Kodanaz
- Insurance Talk by Dayle Axman from the Colorado Division of Insurance
- Roundtable discussions on speech, orthodontics, plastic surgery, and handling stress
- Panel of "real-life experts," individuals born with cleft lip and/or palate
- Free childcare - advanced registration required
(see full schedule and descriptions below)
Children with clefts and their siblings will participate in team building activities, play games, and share their stories with certified child care professionals. At registration, please provide your child's name, age, and indicate if they have any special needs. Advanced registration is required.
Though this conference is geared towards families, providers, teachers, and other community members are also welcome to learn with us.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$25 per individual in advance
$30 at the door
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:
8:30-9:00 Registration + Coffee
9:00-10:30 Large group sessions:
"Embracing Life's Challenges"
by Rachel Kodanaz, local speaker and author
"Colorado Cleft Palate Bill: what it is and what it isn't"
by Dayle Axman, Colorado Division of Insurance
10:30-11:45 Round Table Discussions (two rounds)
Handling Stress
Speech therapy and what to expect
Everything you wanted to know about Plastic Surgery
Orthodontics and what to expect
11:50-12:30 Panel of "real-life" experts
12:30 Lunch
1:00 Conference concludes
1:30 Child pick-up
The purpose of the conference is to foster community building and provide a single location for families to gather information and resources. Scholarships for the conference are also available! Contact us at info@facetofacecolorado.org for more information or consider donating at check out to help send someone to the conference or to support other outreach efforts by Face-To-Face Colorado.
We look forward to seeing you there!
FAQs
Are there any requirements to enter the event?
No. Anyone interested in learning about issues that impact children growing up with cleft lip and/or palate are welcome to attend.
Do I have to pay for my children to attend?
No. All adults attending will pay the registration fee, but children will be cared for at no additional charge. Please be sure to indicate your child's name, age, and any specific needs they require.
What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
Lowry Conference Center has ample free parking.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please email info@facetofacecolorado.org or reach out on social media.
Will lunch be provided?
Yes! We will have options for both adults and children in attendance.