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Engage with Julia Pearce

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Julia is a presenter at local and national conferences, along with other speaking opportunities. She has written about communication, advocacy, personal lived experiences and more. 

See her list of speaking engagements and venues below. Speaking about these topics is her passion. 

Contact Julia to learn more.

Presentations

Assistive Technology Tips & Tricks to Use Tomorrow

  • USHA Conference – In Person – March 2023

I’m Talking but You’re Not Listening

  • Critical Issues Conference – By Distance – October 2020

Leveraging What Matters in Family Communications

  • NADD Annual Conference – By Distance – October 2020

Person Centered Transition Planning: A Family Perspective

  • NADD Annual Conference – New Orleans – October 2019

Navigating Silos Through System Collaboration

  • NADD Annual Conference –New Orleans – October 2019

The Use of Assistive Technology to Help People with ID/DD to be More Integrated in Their Community

  • McMan Making a Difference Conference – Edmonton, Alberta Canada – October 2017
  • Celebration of Self Determination Conference – Salt Lake City – July 2017

Assistive Technology for Children Birth to 5 Years Old

  • University of Utah – 2016 – present
  • Granite School District Preschool – 2018

Top Ten Assistive Technology Devices: Which One is Number One?

  • University of Utah – each trimester 2012-2019

Augmentative Communication: A Parent’s View

  • University of Utah – each trimester 2004-2016
  • Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities, New Jersey – April 2011
  • UAAACT State Conference – February 2009
  • UCET State Conference – February 2008

Communication Strategies to Reduce Behavior Concerns and Enhance the Quality of Life

  • NADD Annual Conference – November 2010
  • NADD Annual Conference – November 2014