Learning Disabilities Conference History
The Annual Central Coast Learning Disabilities Conference is traditionally held in October
of each year. This Conference began in 1988 due to the generosity of Mary Ann Trevathan.
She set up a small perpetual endowment, in honor of her late husband, William Larrick
Trevathan. The purpose of the endowment is to provide a conference or other
activities that will benefit the Cuesta College Disabled Student Programs and Services and the students it serves. The conference is partially paid for by
funds from the endowment, a registration fee for participants, and donations from
sponsors. It is a great community outreach activity.
In the past, the Conference has included a keynote speaker and 20-30
workshops pertaining to learning disabilities and other related topics.
Beginning in 2003, the format changed to a single lecturer presenting
a 6-hour workshop. This Conference is designed for teachers, students, persons with
learning disabilities, parents, and anyone interested in knowing more
about learning disabilities. Topics have included memory and learning,
appropriate accommodations, auditory processing, reading fluency and a
variety of psychological disorders that sometimes accompany with learning
disabilities.
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