JUNE 23-25, 2025 | Portland, Maine

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Conference Program

Monday, June 23, 2025

 

10:00 am – 4:15 pm Registration Open
11:30 am – 3:30 pm

Workshop: AgrAbility and Assistive Technologies: Solutions for Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing Workers

Hosted by Maine AgrAbility, MaineCITE, and AlphaOne, this workshop will provide an overview of the AgrAbility program and assistive technologies that are available to help workers with disabilities safely engage in farming, fishing, and forestry activities. Participants will engage in group discussions and problem-solving, learn tailored yoga stretches for workers, and engage in hands-on demonstrations of several assistive devices. Participants will learn about the resources available to them (and their clients) for obtaining or developing assistive technologies, as well as how to navigate these resources for the best outcomes.

**Additional fee

4:15 pm – 9:00 pm

Welcome Reception – Kick off the 2025 ISASH Conference with a short boat cruise on the calm waters of Casco Bay followed by a signature Maine Lobster Bake, lawn games, and socializing on Peaks Island. Alternate menu options are available for those who wish. Guests are welcome to attend for an additional fee.

4:15 pm – Meet in the hotel lobby to walk or carpool to the docks (more details to be communicated closer to the event)
4:45 pm – Board the boat cruise
5:00 pm – Boat departs for Peaks Island
9:00 pm – Boat returns and unloads attendees back at the dock in Portland

 

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

 

7:00 am – 7:30 pm Registration Open
7:00 am – 7:30 pm Exhibitor Booths Open
7:30 am – 8:30 am New Member Breakfast/Membership Committee
7:30 am – 8:30 am  Breakfast
7:45 am – 8:30 am Committee meetings
Bylaws and Resolutions Committee
Endowment Committee
Finance Committee
Interfaith Breakfast
8:30 am – 8:45 am Break
 8:45 am – 10:00 am Welcome and Keynote Address – Julie Sorensen, PhD
10:00 am – 10:15 am  Break
10:15 am – 11:30 am Concurrent Sessions
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch
11:45 am – 12:30 pm Committee meetings
Public Relations Committee
Research and Development Committee
Professional Improvement Committee
Long-Range Planning Committee
12:30 pm – 12:45 pm Break
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm Concurrent Sessions
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Break
2:15 pm – 3:30 pm Concurrent Sessions
3:30 pm- 3:45 pm Break
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm Concurrent Sessions
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Break
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Poster and Hands-On Demonstrations Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction – Hors d’Oeuvres and Cash Bar

 

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

 

7:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration Open
7:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibitor Booths Open
7:30 am – 8:30 am Breakfast 
7:45 am – 8:30 am Interest Group Meetings
Family, Farmstead, & Leisure Time Interest Group
Rural Health & Safety Interest Group
Tractor, Machinery, & Transportation Interest Group
8:30 am – 8:45 am Break
8:45 am – 10:00 am Concurrent Sessions
10:oo am – 10:15 am Break
10:15 am – 11:30 am Concurrent Sessions
11:30 am – 1:30 pm Business Meeting and Banquet Luncheon
With awards, live auction, and group photo (included in registration)
1:30 am – 1:45 pm Break
1:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Concurrent Sessions
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Break
3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Concurrent Sessions
4:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Break
4:45 pm – 6:00 pm

Closing Plenary
  Dinner on your own