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National Association of QMRPs
Call for Papers for the 13th National Conference of QMRPs: “Feeling Good About Quality”
All proposals must be received by February 18, 2008
General Information
The National Association of QMRPs (NAQ) was formed in 1996 as the result of a recognized need by QMRPs and other similar professionals such as case managers to establish a strong national network addressing those issues that concern QMRPs today. The NAQ provides a forum to share information pertinent to the diverse interests of QMRPs and other professionals working in the developmental disabilities field. The 2008 Annual Conference of the NAQ will be held August 5-8, 2008, at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee.
Preparing Your Proposal
All proposals must be written in English. They should be submitted in their final form. The steering committee of the NAQ is asking that “people first” language be utilized in all presentations. Should you need assistance in this area please contact us directly. Please be sure to confirm the availability of all presenting authors before mailing. Please include a 1-2 page abstract of the proposed conference presentation and a short session description (50 words or less) that may be used in our conference program book. This should be labeled: “Session Description”.
Presentation Formats
Poster Session-consists of a physical display of information. The conference program committee will organize posters into related themes and place them within a visible area during the Wednesday and Thursday conference dates.
Paper Address-individual, oral presentations within the program or managerial areas that can be either 60 or 90 minutes long.
Program Sessions should address the issues confronting QMRPs today, including but not limited to advocacy, assessment, behavioral interventions, quality enhancement, specific populations, etc.
Managerial Sessions should address the issues confronting managers today and in the future such as supervisory training, staff development, management of financial resources, recruitment and retention of staff, leadership skills, etc.
Panel Discussion-consists of several speakers who address a particular issue or question of interest to QMRPs and/or managers. Interaction occurs between both the panel and the audience in 60 or 90 minute segments.
Final Preparation for All Proposals
1. Download the proposal information form, complete and return it along with the abstract and session description.
2. Include current resumes for each presenter.
3. Download the audio/visual equipment form, complete and return.
4. Mail by February 18, 2008 to: NAQ, Attention: Holly Janczak, Road, , (fax).
5. All presenters must register for at least one day of the conference. Exceptions to this must be approved.
6. Most communication will be done by email. Please ensure that we have your current email address at all times.
Review of Proposals
The program committee will review proposals for their relevance to the conference theme, issues confronting QMRPs and managers, content quality, clarity, and compatibility with the overall program. Decisions of the program committee regarding acceptance and scheduling are final; they will be made by March 15, 2008. The contact person will be notified by telephone or mail as to the status of the proposal.
On-line Submissions
Proposals can be submitted via e-mail to .
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