Welcome parents! Whether this is your first Closing The Gap Conference or you’ve been joining us for years, we invite you to start your morning with us:
Parent Networking opportunity
Tuesday, October 20 & Wednesday, 21 | 7:00 am – 8:00 am (Complimentary Breakfast) – Before morning sessions begin
Garden Court (Level 1) – Tables for parents will be reserved in the garden court.
Attending Closing The Gap can be an amazing, life-changing experience, but we also know it can feel a bit overwhelming! Come grab a coffee, meet fellow parents, and share stories.
Lisa Larson, a local parent and longtime conference attendee, will be on hand to share her favorite insider tips on how to get the very most out of your time here—from exploring the exhibit hall and hands-on labs to navigating presentations and making lasting connections. We’d love to see you there!
Lisa Larson, Parent, Savage, MN. Lisa earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Concordia in Morehead, Minnesota and is licensed as an Elementary and Middle School Science teacher in the State of Minnesota. Since 1987, she has taught at The International School of Minnesota, Assistive Technology Consultant at Minnesota State School for the Blind and substituted in the Shakopee School District. Lisa is a life-long advocate for children and their families. Her focus has been assistive technology, literacy, and communication methods for students who are living with complex communication needs. Her passion and advocacy towards these students/families have been driven by her 29 year old son, Matthew, who lives with Cerebral Palsy and a visual impairment.