Audio CDs Available:

• Audio CDs from 2008, 29th Annual AAC Conference, in Portland, Oregon

Adoption in the Global Community: Redefining Kinship in the 21st Century

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• Audio CDs from 2007, 28th Annual AAC Conference in Wakefield, Massachusetts

Take the Freedom Trail to Truth in Adoption

Selections include Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC), Ann Fessler, and more.
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Feedback from attendees of the 2008 Portland Conference:

“Thank you! As a first-time attendee, I'd like to say that it was a wonderful experience. It far exceeded my expectations [although I have to admit, I wasn't sure exactly what to expect!] and found that everyone I met was friendly, knowledgeable and supportive. The workshops were insightful and I thought the keynote presenters, especially Barbara Bisantz Raymond [I had already read her book] and Allison Larkin [am reading her book now!] were outstanding. Thanks for all the hard work you and the entire team put into the conference. Hopefully you can take a rest for a bit.” (Adoptee; first time attendee)

“I just wanted to let you know I thought it was a great conference. I had some very satisfying conversations and good response from those who attended my workshop. One thing I took away was the wonderful quote from someone who was responding to Sharon Kaplan Roszia's keynote. I would love to know who it was who said, "Forgiveness means giving up all hope of a better past." I have already shared it with quite a few people, all of whom were amazed by the thought and the way of expressing it.” (Professional)

“I went with reservations because of the Militant Birth Moms I've encountered at previous AAC meetings, but the week was excellent. The workshops were just what I needed and the keynote speakers were great. It was a week of quality learning and communication. Thank you!” (Adoptive parent)

“The conference was INCREDIBLE and life changing. It was so much more emotionally provocative than I thought it would be and is such a good way. I hope to be able to attend more conferences in the future" (Adoptive parent; first time attendee)

“Thank you so much for all your help at the conference. I had a great experience listening to the presenters, as well as adoptees and birthparents who spoke up at a few of the sessions. I am sharing what I learned with my coworkers at our meeting this morning. I hope to attend future AAC conferences. Thanks again.” (Professional; first time attendee)

“Thanks … it was a life-changing day for me.” (Adoptee; first time attendee)

A group of birth mothers who attended together had these comments:

• The Male Workshop was outstanding and powerful!!!
• The sibling relationship workshops were incredibly great.
• All the keynotes were terrific especially the one on Foster Care.
• Everyone, especially the AAC Board, was so welcoming, making sure everyone felt

   included, pleased, knew where we were going.
• Loved Alison Larkin.
• Met so many open, warm and smart people in the Hospitality Suite.
• Felt the power of birthmothers united together and this encouraged them.