BSAP Making An Impact At Statewide MCEC Conference
Author: Krystal Nelson, CCO Big Sky Autism Project
BSAP Making an Impact at Statewide MCEC Conference
Krystal Nelson
CCO Big Sky Autism Project
Big Sky Autism Project (BSAP), based in Townsend with board members across the state, was invited to present at the Montana Council for Exceptional Children (MCEC) Conference in Missoula April 3rd – 5th.
This year the MCEC Conference boasted 309 registered attendees, about 15 presenters, and 20 exhibitors. Attendees came from all corners of Montana and included special education teachers, paraprofessionals, speech therapists, occupational therapy practitioners, physical therapists, and more. A few of the exhibitors in attendance included DPHHS Children’s Special Health Program, Blazeworks, Montana School for the Deaf & Blind, Montana Special Olympics, MSU Billings, and Montana Empowerment.
BSAP presented two breakout sessions over the course of the conference. Meaningful Adaptive Fitness: Improving Life Through Movement and Hiking, Boxing, & Yoga: Surprisingly Helpful Activities for the Spectrum. BSAP’s sessions were one of six that attendees could choose from during the assigned timeslots. Meaningful Adaptive Fitness had 20 eager attendees including a special education teacher from Sidney and another from Culbertson. Hiking, Boxing, & Yoga took place early in the morning on the last day of the conference and had 40 attendees.
Both presentations were received with enthusiasm and multiple requests for BSAP to present at the attendees' schools and host workshops for therapy clients in their hometowns throughout Montana. BSAP hopes to become a regular participant at future MCEC Conferences and provide resources to communities across the state.
If you are interested in donating to BSAP or sponsoring an event, please email BigSkyAutismProject@gmail.com or reach out to us via Facebook @Big Sky Autism Project.
Upcoming Opportunities & Events:
May 18th – Helena – In-person Autism Fitness Certification
June 22nd – Stevensville – 3rd Annual Many Abilities Fun Run & Festival
July 29th – Helena - Shape MT Conference
To learn more about BSAP visit https://www.BigSkyAutismProject.org. To learn more about MCEC visit https://www.montanacec.org.
