Call for Presentations Tenth Annual Vermont APSE Supported Employment Conference: "Harmony of Workplace Diversity" May 14, 2007 Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center Burlington, Vermont Keynote Speaker: David Harp http://www.davidharp.com/ David is the author of two dozen "how to" books, on subjects ranging from music to meditation. He's great at making complex subjects seem simple! He's also an internationally known teacher of cognitive-behavioral science (currently the most effective form of psychology for behavioral change in organizations or individuals), and travels the world teaching groups of every kind to work more co-operatively and more effectively, with greater creativity and less stress. APSE-The Network on Employment is a non-profit, national membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services and outcomes for persons with severe disabilities. *Note: Please copy and distribute to employers, employees, families, and advocates who may be interested. http://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/programs/vtapse.html Call for Presentations: We would like to extend this invitation and opportunity for you to share your successes, ideas, innovations, and expertise with your fellow supported employment partners. Our theme this year is "Harmony of Workplace Diversity" We invite supported employees, employers, providers, school employment staff, and other interested persons to take this opportunity to be creative and share your expertise, issues, concerns, and solutions with others. We are offering a variety of Session Types for you to share your success and expertise. Session Types: Workshop: (1 hour) Presentation of topical information that may include audience participation. Panel Discussion: (1 hour) Designed to offer information from several individuals on one topic or related issues. A moderator must be designated to lead the discussion. Poster Session: Involves displaying or disseminating information and/or materials on tabletops. Poster sessions may be on display all day. Please submit Abstract with completed Presentation Information Form by March 12, 2007 to: Bryan Dague/Vermont APSE Conference Committee University of Vermont Mann Hall, 3rd Floor 208 Colchester Ave. Burlington, VT 05405-1757 Phone: 802-656-1345 Fax: 802-656-1357 Email: [log in to unmask] Presentation Information Form Presenter Information Lead Presenter Name: Title of Presentation: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Fax: Email: Please list any necessary Presenter Accommodations and Audio/Visual needs: Co-Presenter Information Note: Lead presenter is responsible for all communication with co-presenters. 1. Name(s): Organization: 2. Name(s): Organization: 3. Name(s): Organization: 4. Name(s): Organization: Session Type: (please check) __Workshop __Panel Discussion __Poster Session Theme Track: (please check) __Mental Health __Self-Determination __Transition __Employer Relations __Other Presentation information is concerned with persons with: (check all that apply) __Autism __Deaf or Hard of Hearing __Multiple Disabilities __Vision Impairment/Blindness __Deaf-Blindness __Psychiatric Disability __Dual Diagnoses __Cognitive Disability __Physical Disability __Traumatic Brain Injury __Transition Services __Generic Abstract: Please use the space below or a separate paper to briefly describe your presentation. (limit to 100 words) -- Bryan Dague University of Vermont Center on Disability & Community Inclusion Mann Hall, 3rd Floor 208 Colchester Ave. Burlington, VT 05405-1757 Email: [log in to unmask] Phone: (802) 656-1345 Fax: (802) 656-1357 TTY: (802) 656-8499 Website: http://www.uvm.edu/~cdci/