11:00am - 12:00pm

AI in HR: Practical Tools, Risks, and Responsible Use

​This session explores how artificial intelligence is increasingly used in HR functions such as recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning. This session highlights which HR tasks can be safely supported by AI, where risks and bias may arise, and how to align AI use with legal compliance, ethical obligations, and mission-driven values. Attendees will leave with practical guidance for using AI responsibly without replacing human judgment. 

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Mario Ayoub, Senior Associate, Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC

 

​12:00 - 12:30pm

Boxed Lunch​

 

12:30 - 1:30pm

AI in Motion: Real Stories, Real Lessons from Providers & People Supported

Providers across the I/DD system are at very different points in their AI journey—some diving in, others cautiously exploring, and some still deciding where to begin. This session brings together leaders from across that spectrum to share how they’re approaching AI: the choices they’ve made, the ones they’ve intentionally paused, and the real‑world use cases shaping their next steps. Panelists will unpack what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how those lessons have reshaped their implementation timelines and strategies. Expect a candid, practical conversation about oversight, data sharing, workforce impact, and the collaborative problem‑solving that’s helping providers move forward with confidence.

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Cliff Potts, Access: Supports for Living

Lina Saray, Innovative Resources for Independence

Bob Hitson, BI Collaborative

Sara Bilinski, Unity House

BJ Stasio, Self Advocate

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1:30 - 2:30pm

AI in the Workplace: Risk, Readiness, and Opportunity

The age of AI is upon us! From AI notetakers popping up in virtual meetings to content-generating platforms, this exciting new technology presents risks along with opportunities.  This session follows a strategic outline to assess organizational risk and determine appropriate use of AI systems. Attendees will also gain insights into developing a compliant AI policy to ensure appropriate monitoring and accountability for AI usage.  The session also examines how to navigate different levels of comfort with technology and empower employees to use AI effectively.  Attendees will leave the session with a practical framework for harnessing AI to enhance productivity, drive innovation, and mitigate exposure to risk. 

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Sam Wise, SHRM-CP, AWI-CH, HR Project Leader, Clarity HR Solutions LLC

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2:30 - 2:45pm

Break

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​2:45 - 3:45pm

Artificial Intelligence in Medicaid HCBS: Privacy, Oversight, and Provider Responsibility

Artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), shaping documentation, risk identification, service planning, and program of integrity. This presentation examines existing federal and state legal frameworks—including HIPAA, the False Claims Act, the ADA, Section 504, and Medicaid HCBS regulations—apply when providers rely on AI-enabled tools. It argues that AI does not create new legal duties, but significantly amplifies existing obligations by increasing the speed, scale, and opacity of potential errors, underscoring the need for robust governance, human oversight, and vendor accountability to protect privacy, equity, and person-centered care.

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Karen Niedermeier

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​3:45 - 4:15pm

AI Right Now: Where the Field Is, Where NYAII Is Going — and How the OSA Guides the Next Steps

In this close‑out session, we’ll zoom out to the current state of AI—what’s accelerating in real‑world adoption and why governance expectations are rising at the same time (especially as regulations and compliance frameworks evolve). We’ll then zoom back in to NYAII: the AI Learning Community and toolkit resources already supporting providers, and how the AI Organizational Self‑Assessment (OSA) creates a shared baseline for readiness across seven domains (from strategic vision and data privacy to workforce development and compliance). We’ll close with a clear “what to do next” roadmap—how to use the 2026 OSA process and results to prioritize training, policies, vendor oversight, and person‑centered safeguards, and how the Community of Practice will use year‑over‑year insights to target resources where providers most need clarity and support.

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Doug Golub, Data Potato and Consultant, New York Alliance

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4:15 - 9:00pm

Hotel Check-In & Dinner on Your Own

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9:00pm

President's Reception in Caldwell's

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