Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference 2026: Full Schedule

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

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11:00am CDT

The Young Adult Experience: Stop Talking About Me and Listen to Me

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT

Salon A @ 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX, USA

Since 2017, Ty and Aimee Day have used person-centered planning and trauma-informed support to help him become a young adult who is not afraid to speak up for himself. Ty will share his story of feeling powerless and misunderstood, even by his own mother! Mom learned how to truly listen and discover what he was trying to tell her. Together, they taught others the importance of having the POWER to make informed choices and have positive control to help him reach his goals.

Her son, Ty, is 20 years old and "has spoken at many state and national conferences with me." He has autism.

Session times are placeholders for now. Final times will be set once we confirm clinician schedules.

Moderators

Nicole Murray

Director of Development, Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance

Nicole Murray serves as the Director of Development for the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance (formerly The Brain Recovery Project), returning to the organization where she previously served as Development Director. In her current role, she leads strategic fundraising initiatives... Read More →

Speakers

Aimee Day

Director of Person-Centered Planning and Family Outreach, Texas A & M University, Center on Disability and Development

Aimee Day is the Director of Person-Centered Planning and Family Outreach at the Center on Disability and Development and a Person-Centered Thinking Mentor Trainer. She strives to incorporate Person-Centered Practices in all aspects of her professional and personal life. She has spoken... Read More →

Ty Day

Advocate

Ty Day is a young man with a passion for helping others. He frequently presents at conferences, sharing his journey of becoming a strong self-advocate. Through his experiences, Ty has learned the importance of informed choice and positive control, which have been crucial in planning... Read More →

Stop Talking About Me and Listen to Me PES conference pdf

Saturday July 18, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Salon A 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX, USA

Self-Advocate Track

2:00pm CDT

Level Up Your Circle: Creating Social and Rec Opportunities Your Way!

Saturday July 18, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT

Salon A @ 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX, USA

Ready to expand your social circle and find new ways to jump into fun recreational activities? Led by a Certified Recreational Therapist, this interactive workshop is all about you taking the driver's seat in your social life. Dive into hands-on group activities and creative brainstorming games to discover new hobbies, accessible local events, and online communities. Along the way, we’ll practice self-advocacy tips to help you confidently voice your needs and choices to friends, family, and program leaders.

This is a highly supportive, collaborative space. Volunteers will be available in the room to partner up and assist with communication or any individual support needed!

NOTE: This is a special session for self-advocates (teens and adults who had surgery in childhood).

Moderators

Courtney Stone

Fundraising and Grants Manager, Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance

Speakers

Katie Mikulcik, CTRS

Recreation Program Specialist, Austin Parks & Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation

Katie Mikulcik is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist who has been with Austin Parks and Recreation for 7 years. From volunteering and running programs as a Girl Scout to facilitating campus-wide events as a college student, she has experience creating recreation opportunities... Read More →

Level Up Your Circle Creating Social and Rec Opportunities Your Way! pdf

Level Up Handouts pdf

Saturday July 18, 2026 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Salon A 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX, USA