Ayers, K., Smith, L. & Mason-Hale, C. (2023, December 2). Introducing the National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality [Conference panel presentation]. TASH, Baltimore, MD, United States. https://2023tashconference.sched.com/
Smith ,L., Cochran, T., Waller, T. & Mason-Hale, C. (2023, December 1). Examining Structural Violence through an Intersectional Disability Justice Lens: Active Shooter School Drills, School Resource Officers, and Police Brutality [Conference panel presentation]. TASH, Baltimore, MD, United States. https://2023tashconference.sched.com/
Asato, M., Arneson, E., Love, C., Benevides, E. & Mason-Hale, C. (2023, November 7). Building Capacity for Advocacy Leadership at Kennedy Krieger Institute [Conference panel presentation]. The Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Washington, D.C., United States. https://www.aucd.org/conference/program/index.cfm?year=2023
Ayers, K, Smith, L., & van Stone, M. (2023, November 7). Introducing the National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality. The Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Washington, D.C., United States. https://www.aucd.org/conference/detail/session_event.cfm?session_event_id=1854&showday=2
Smith ,L., Cochran, T., Waller, T. & Mason-Hale, C. (2023, November 6). Examining Structural Violence through an Intersectional Disability Justice Lens: Active Shooter School Drills, School Resource Officers, and Police Brutality [Conference panel presentation]. The Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Washington, D.C., United States. https://www.aucd.org/conference/program/index.cfm?year=2023
Van Stone, M. & Tagliareni, L. (2023, May 19). School Law: The Intersection Between Mental Health Diagnoses and IDEA Federal Eligibility Categories. The 23rd Annual School Law Institute, New York, NY.
Legg, M. & van Stone, M. (2023, March 28). Medical-Legal Partnerships [Conference session]. Maryland’s Department of Health “Accessing Resources that Address Social Determinants of Health” virtual event.
Van Stone, M. (2023, March 22-24). Recognizing Employee Diversity & Capitalizing on Performance [Conference session]. Neurodiversity in the Workplace: A Collaborative National Conference, Washington, D.C., United States.
Legg, M. & van Stone, M. (2023, March 3-5). Updated Federal Guidance on School Discipline for Students with Disabilities. [Conference session]. Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates conference, San Francisco, United States. https://www.copaa.org/page/2023-conference-schedule
Smith, L, van Stone, M. & Holliday, R. (2023, February 24). Improving Healthcare by Addressing Ableism from an Intersectional Lens. [Conference panel presentation]. The 44th Annual Minority Health Conference, University of North Carolina Gillings School of Public Health, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.
Van Stone, M. & Legg, M. (2022, November 15-18). Evolving Trends in Student Discipline: Disproportionality, Early Elementary Suspension Bands, and the Police-Free Schools Movement [Conference session]. OCALICON online conference, Columbus, OH, United States.
Ayers, K., Meredith, S., van Stone, M., Waller, T. & Smith, L. (2022, November 1416). Wrapping up The Center for Dignity in Healthcare: Reducing Healthcare Inequities for People with Disabilities [Conference panel presentation]. The Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Washington, D.C., United States. https://www.aucd.org/conference/program/index.cfm?year=2022
Van Stone, M., Walsh, T., Vestal, L., Kalb, L., & Gotto, G. (2022, November 14-16). Supporting the Well-Being of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic [Conference panel presentation]. The Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Washington, D.C., United States. https://www.aucd.org/conference/program/index.cfm?year=2022
Samaco, R., Schlaggar, B., van Stone, M., & Asato, M. (2022, November 14-16). Dialogue Across the AUCD Network to Advance Meaningful Collaborations [Conference panel presentation]. The Association of University Centers on Disabilities, Washington, D.C., United States. https://www.aucd.org/conference/program/index.cfm?year=2022
Van Stone, M., & Legg, M. (2022, October 24-25). Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities [Conference session]. Maryland Rural Health Association conference, Flintstone, MD, United States.
Van Stone, M. & Parsons, A. (2022, October 22). Accessing Special Education and Related Services and Community-Based Supports [Conference session]. Rett ED Day, Baltimore, MD, United States. https://www.rettsyndrome.org/rettedday-kki2022/
Van Stone, M. (2022, April 5). Recognizing Employee Diversity & Capitalizing on Performance [Conference session]. BAE Systems Ethics Conference, Falls Church, VA, United States.
Van Stone, M., Legg, M., & Thorn, A. (2022, March 4-6). Evolving Trends in Student Discipline: Disproportionality, Early Elementary Suspension Bands, and the Police-Free Schools Movement [Conference session]. Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates conference, Boston, MA, United States. https://www.copaa.org/page/2022-conference-schedule
Van Stone, M., Walsh, T., Mueller, N., Kalb, L., & Gotto, G. (2021, November 1517). Supporting the Well-Being of Children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic [Conference panel presentation]. The Association of University Centers on Disabilities Virtual Conference, United States. https://www.aucd.org/conference/index.cfm/2021
Ayers, K., Meredith, S., van Stone, M., & Smith, L. (2021, October 24-27). Making the inclusion people with disabilities a health equity priority: Addressing current gaps in healthcare access across the lifespan [Conference roundtable presentation]. American Public Health Association Virtual Conference, Denver, CO and Online, United States. https://www.apha.org/annualmeeting
Ayers, K., Meredith, S., van Stone, M., & Smith, L. (2021, October 11-16). Defining Equity Toward People with Disabilities Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Allocation of Scarce Resources, Health Accommodations, Vaccine Prioritization, Accessible Education Resources, and Stakeholder Inclusion [Conference panel presentation]. American Society of Bioethics and Humanities Virtual Conference, United States. https://asbh.org/annualmeeting/
Van Stone, M., Leppert, M., Landa, R., Menon, D., Crockett, J., Vasa, R., & Legg, M. (2021, September 13). Best Practices in Meeting the Academic, Medical, Social, and Emotional, and Behavioral Needs of Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders [Conference panel presentation]. Sussex County, DE, United States.
Ervin, D., Johnson, E., Macbeth, J., van Stone, M. & Weintraub, L. (2021, June 4-6). The Time is Now: Vaccine Advocacy [Plenary]. The American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry virtual conference, United States. https://aadmdconference.com/2021-agenda
Van Stone, M., Legg, M., & Thorn, A. (2021, March 5-7). Disproportionate Discipline of Students with Disabilities [Conference session]. Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates virtual conference, United States. https://www.copaa.org/page/2021-conference-schedule
Van Stone, M., Ayers, K., Smith, L., Riddle, I., Waller, T., Opii, T. & Adams, C. (2020, December 7-9). The Center for Dignity in Healthcare: Reducing Health Inequities and Addressing Medical Discrimination Experienced by People with Developmental Disabilities [Conference panel presentation]. The Association of University Centers on Disabilities conference, Washington, D.C., United States. https://www.aucd.org/conference/program/index.cfm?year=2020
Van Stone, M., Legg, M., & Thorn, A. (2020, November 11-13). Special Education Law Overview [Conference session]. OCALICON virtual conference, Columbus, OH, United States.
Van Stone, M., Legg, M., & Thorn, A. (2020, October 19-20). Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities [Conference session]. Maryland Rural Health Association conference, Flintstone, MD, United States. https://www.mhaonline.org/docs/default-source/publications/toward-better-health/2020-virtual-mrha-conference-program---final.pdf
Van Stone, M., Finn, M., & Thorn, A. (2020, March 6-8). Bringing Legislation on Cameras in Classrooms into Focus [Conference session]. Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates conference, Baltimore, MD, United States. https://www.copaa.org/page/2020-conference-schedule
Herman, S., Schmaus, R., Meck, M., & Durgin, C. (2020). Person-Centered Equity: How to Create a Seamless Transition from School to Adult Providers. Concurrent session presented at the Association of University Centers on Disabilities Conference, Washington, D.C.
Van Stone, M., Obst, B., Herman, S., Cleveland, C., & Reber, P. (2019, November 18-20.) Interdisciplinary Approaches to Addressing Sexual Health Education across Disabilities and the Lifespan [Conference panel presentation]. The Association of University Centers on Disabilities conference, Washington, D.C., United States https://www.aucd.org/conference/program/index.cfm?year=2019
Van Stone, M., Finn, M., & Navarrete, A. (2019, March 8-10). Be Buddies, Not Bullies [Conference session]. Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates conference, New Orleans, LA, United States. https://www.copaa.org/page/2019ConfAgenda
Pavithran, S., van Stone, M., Ray-Leonetti, R., & Christensen, J. (2018, November 12-14). Your Voice in Advocacy for Inclusive Communities [Conference panel presentation]. The Association of University Centers on Disabilities conference, Washington, D.C., United States. https://www.aucd.org/conference/program/index.cfm?year=2018
Ofonedu, M., van Stone, M., Lipkin, P., & Law, J.K. (2018, October 3). Suicidality in Persons with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities: Assessment and Intervention Strategies [Conference panel presentation]. Maryland’s 30th Annual Suicide Prevention conference, Baltimore, MD, United States.
Finn, M. & van Stone, M. (2018). LRE for Students with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: Essential Assessments and Considerations. Symposium presented at the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates conference, Monterey, CA.
Van Stone, M. (2017). Bullying and Special Education Students. Symposium presented for the National Business Institute’s Special Education from A to Z, Linthicum Heights, MD.
Van Stone, M. (2017). Managing Behavioral Issues: Avoiding Critical Mistakes. Symposium presented for the National Business Institute’s Special Education from A to Z, Linthicum Heights, MD.
Van Stone, M. & Finn, M. (2017). Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation of Students with Disabilities in Maryland Public Schools. Symposium presented at the Maryland Nonprofits conference, Baltimore, MD.
Van Stone, M. & Finn, M. (2017) Federal, State, and Local Efforts to Address Overly Punitive School Discipline Policies For Early-Elementary Students. Symposium presented at the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates conference, Dallas, TX.
Watts, C., Favaloro, M. & van Stone, M. (2017). Advocacy 201: Skills Every Advocate Needs to Know. Two-day preconference symposium presented at the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates conference, Dallas, TX.
Van Stone, M. (2016). Maryland Charter School Legal and Legislative Updates. Symposium presented for the National Business Institute, Baltimore, MD.
Van Stone, M. & Carey, L.B. (2016). Behavioral-Health – Medical-Legal Partnership Training: Education Advocacy II Series. Webinar presented for the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership, Washington, D.C.
Van Stone, M. & Finn, M. (2016). Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation of Students in Maryland Public Schools. Symposium presented at the Maryland Association of Resources for Families & Youth 36th Annual Conference, “All Systems Go: Success…When opportunity and preparedness meet,” Ocean City, MD.
Van Stone, M. (2016). Be Buddies, Not Bullies: Issues with School-Aged Bullying. Symposium presented at the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Almazan, S., Smith, D., & van Stone, M. (2016). New IDEA Attorney Skills Training: Special Education Law, Procedure, and Strategy. Two-day, preconference symposium presented at the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Van Stone, M. (2016). Behavioral-Health – Medical-Legal Partnership Training: Education Advocacy Series. Webinar presented for the National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership, Washington, D.C.
Van Stone, M. (2015). Tips for helping families successfully manage the IFSP/IEP process. Symposium presented at the Association for Successful Parenting International conference, Memphis, TN.
Van Stone, M. (2015). Tips for professionals on how to help families successfully manage the IFSP/IEP process. Symposium presented at the Association for Successful Parenting International conference, Memphis, TN.
Jones, M., van Stone, M., Margolis, L., Paauwe, H., & Vernick, A. (2015). School Matters after Hemispherectomy. Symposium presented at the 2015 International Hemispherectomy Conference and Family Reunion, Linthicum, MD.
Van Stone, M., Owens, L., Walston, B., & Helfand, H. (2015). Special Education Trends, Challenges, and Issues in Identifying and Serving Students with Learning Disabilities among the Non-English Speaking Population. Symposium presented at the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary 2015 Mid-Year Conference, Annapolis, MD.
Van Stone, M. (2016). Disciplinary Action for Students with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities. Symposium presented at The Spectrum of Developmental Disabilities XXXVIII Controversies in the Clinic and the Classroom, Baltimore, MD.
Capozzalo, G., Corris, J., & van Stone, M. (2015). The Evolving Role of the Community Program Leader. Panel discussion at the 2015 Hospital Charitable Services Awards Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Van Stone, M. (2013). Transition Planning 101: Entitlement to Eligibility. Symposium presented at The 2013 Maryland Transition Conference, Bowie, MD.
Van Stone, M. (2013). Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation of Students with Disabilities in Maryland Public Schools. Symposium presented at the Maryland Association of Resources for Families & Youth 33rd annual conference, “Collaboration & Integration: How to Play in the Sandbox,” Ocean City, MD.
Goodman, S., Ferguson, T., van Stone, M., Saylor, P., & Paul, A. (2013). The Ethan Saylor Tragedy – What Can We Learn? Symposium presented at the National Down Syndrome Congress 41st Annual Convention, Denver, CO.
Caley, S., Stevens, H., Manchanda, R., O’Connell, M., van Stone, M. (2013). Achieving Quality and Sustainability for All MLP Programs. Symposium presented at the 2013 Medical-Legal Partnership Summit, Bethesda, MD.
Coster, M., (2012). Child Care and The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 21st Annual Training Day for Child Care Professionals, Building Blocks for Excellence, Carroll Community College, Westminster, MD.
Coster, M., (2012). It’s really no different: Conversations with caregivers about the ADA and inclusive practices. Maryland School Age Child Care Alliance Symposium, Loyola College, Timonium, MD.
Coster, M., (2012). Children and families who live with disabilities. Morgan State University, Public Health Program, Baltimore, MD.
Coster, M., (2012). Sensitivity training: Using person first language. Maryland Out of School Time Leadership Summit, Rockville, MD.
Coster, M., (2012). Healthy beginnings: Supporting development and learning from birth through three years of age. Young School, Columbia, MD.
Smith, C.L., (2011). Evaluation: Making it work for you. Presentation to the TASP: A Chance to Parent Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Smith, C.L., (2011). Evaluating collaboration: Moving toward the tangible. Presentation to the Midwest Research and Evaluation Exchange Conference, Kansas City, MO.
Smith, C., (2011). Understanding program evaluation: Making it work for you. Invited technical assistance webinar for Developmental Disabilities Councils nationally, sponsored by Maternal and Child Health Bureau in collaboration with Association for University Centers for Developmental Disabilities (AUCD).
Dressler, D., (2011). Sustainable community living options to support transition and prevent institutionalization. National Home and Community Based Services Conference. Place??.
Harpole, L., van Stone, M. & Smith, C.L., (2011). Training For School Resource Officers on Disability Awareness. Symposium presented at the 2011 TASH Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Coster, M., (2011). Sensitivity training: Using person first language. Feeling Puzzled? Sorting Out the Pieces of Autism, Abilities Network, Project ACT’s Early Childhood Conference, Towson, MD.
Coster, M., (2011). It’s really know different: Conversations with caregivers about inclusion. Prince George’s County Public Schools, Early Childhood Program Professional Development Day, Bowie, MD.
Coster, M., (2011). Sensitivity training: Using person first language. Maryland State Child Care Association, 2011 Conference By The Sea, Ocean City, MD
Coster, M., (2011). Sensitivity training: Using person first language. 2011 Celebrate Children Conference, Upper Marlboro, MD.
Coster, M., (2011). Behavior management: Focusing on the positive. Allegany County Office of Child Care, Cumberland, MD.
Stone, J., (2011). Health professionals serving individuals with developmental disabilities: Association between leadership behaviors and practice. Roundtable Discussion, American Public Health Association Annual Meeting.
Stone, J., (2011). Resource Finder: An information dissemination model. Association of University Centers on Disabilities.
Stone, J., (2011). Leadership behaviors of health professionals and the associations with knowledge, attitudes and practices related to health promotion for individuals with developmental disabilities.” Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs.
Strickland, B., Chapman, L.A., Smith, C., & van Stone, M., (2011). Legal needs across the lifespan: From children with special health care needs to adults with chronic disease. Medical-Legal Partnership: A New Standard of Care, Baltimore, MD.
Van Stone, M., (2011). Restraint and seclusion: An overview of law and practice. Symposium presented at the 14th Annual Meeting of the Maryland Association for Behavior Analysis, Baltimore, MD.
Van Stone, M., (2011). Special education case law review. Symposium presented at the 11th Annual Autism Conference, Timonium, MD.
Strickland, B., Chapman, L.A., van Stone, M. & Smith, C.L., (2011). Legal needs across the lifespan: From children with special healthcare needs to adults with chronic disease. Symposium presented at the 6th Annual National Medical-Legal Partnership Summit, Baltimore, MD.
Van Stone, M. & Smith, C.L., (2011). Training for school resource officers on disability awareness. Symposium presented at the 2011 TASH Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Smith, C., (2010). PRACTICE- EIEC The Kansas Early Learning Collaborative. Invited technical assistance webinar for Association for University Centers for Developmental Disabilities (AUCD).
Van Stone, M., (2010). Transitional youth: Understanding the legal basis for transition planning in Maryland. Symposium presented at the 2010 Maryland Rehabilitation Association and Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services Training Conference, Ocean City, MD.
Van Stone, M. & Almazan, S., (2010). Educational issues for individuals with cerebral palsy. Symposium presented at the Themes in Neurorehabilitation: Cerebral Palsy Across the Lifespan Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Van Stone, M., (2010). Changes to special education polices, practices, and procedures in Maryland. Symposium presented at the Brain Injury Association of Maryland Annual Education Conference, Towson, MD.
Van Stone, M., Botkin, L., Conroy, K., Lawton,E. & Marple, K., (2010). Medical-legal partnership 101. Symposium presented at the 2010 Medical-Legal Partnership Summit, Washington, DC.
Stone, J., (2010). Leadership behaviors of health professionals and the associations with knowledge, attitudes and practices related to health promotion for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Dressler, D., (2010). Eliminating the use of restraints. Reinventing Quality Conference, Place??.
Dressler, D., (2010). Family leadership institute: Developmental Disabilities Administration: An overview, Place???.
Coster, M., (2010). Sensitivity training: Using person first language. Baltimore City Head Start Conference, August 2010, Baltimore, MD.
Coster, M., (2009). Inviting children with differing abilities into your child care setting. Montgomery County Child Care Resource and Referral Center Conference Keynote, Montgomery College, Rockville, MD.
Coster, M., (2009). Stress management & caring for children with special needs. Baltimore City Child Care Resource Center, 7th Annual Baltimore City Emotional Wellness Conference, Baltimore, MD.
Smith, C.L., Broyles, L., & Ehling, M., (2009). Head Start, mental health, and integrated continuous improvement processes. 22nd Annual Research Conference, A System of Care for Children’s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base, Tampa, FL.
Smith, C., (2009). Evaluation: Are we tired of data yet? Kansas Early Learning Collaborative Statewide Conference, Salina, KS.
Stone, J., (2009-2010). Communicating health information to varied populations.” Kennedy Krieger Institute, Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement (RISE), Baltimore, Maryland.
Van Stone, M., (2009). Changes to special education polices, practices, and procedures in Maryland. Symposium presented at the Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association Annual Convention, Towson, MD.