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Please join us for the 10th Annual Vermont APSE Conference on Supported Employment! Our early registration deadline is April 30, 2007. Follow this link for our web page or print out information below: http://www.uvm.edu/%7Ecdci/programs/vtapse/apseconference2007.html Tenth Annual Vermont APSE Supported Employment Conference May 14, 2007 Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center 60 Battery Street Burlington, Vermont "Harmony of Workplace Diversity" 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. Tentative Schedule of Events: 8:30-9:00 Welcome! Registration and Refreshments 9:00-10:30 Keynote Presentation: David Harp 10:45-12:00 Concurrent Breakout Sessions 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 1:00 - 2:15 Concurrent Breakout Sessions 2:30 - 3:15 Closing and Recognition Ceremony Breakout Sessions will include: Embracing Differences and Creating Harmony through Managing Feelings Noni Records, Living Love and Ifetayo White, Lamoille County Mental Health Services Social Security Work Incentives Jim Pontbriand, Social Security Administration Drumming Your Heartsong Wendy Halley, Lucid Path Hiring Those We Support Wayne Beam & Kara Artus, Transition II Employment Services Natural Job Development: Relationship Building for Success George V. Nostrand, Jenni Brileya, Vocational Opportunity Works! (VOW) Conflict & Creativity: Responding to Challenging Behaviors in the Workplace Dale Hindmarsh, UVM Center on Disability & Community Inclusion A New Employment Opportunity Sherry Jones & Will Baker, Lamoille County Mental Health Plus Display Tables and Exhibits, and Much More!! Celebrate Vermont APSE's 10th Anniversary! ************************************************************* REGISTRATION Note: Registration Fee includes Lunch ____ Professional: $60.00 ($70.00 after April 30) ____ Self Advocate-Supported Employee: $25.00 ($30.00 after April 30) APSE Members deduct $10 from the total fee. APSE Membership # __________ (required) Join APSE now http://www.apse.org/joinnow/join.html and attend the conference at the reduced rates!! Scholarships may be available to persons with disabilities on request. Call 802-656-1345 for more information. ______Yes, we would like a display table for our non-profit agency. Professional registration is required. (Space may be limited) Name(s): Organization: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Special Accommodations (please specify): Please send your registration with check made payable to Vermont APSE If special accommodations are needed please respond by April 23, 2007 Payment MUST accompany registration unless prior arrangements are made with Karen Hussey at 802-652-2161. Send Check and Registration to: Karen Hussey Vermont APSE c/o Project Hire/HCS 102 South Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 Phone: 802-652-2161 Fax: 802-860-2360 Email: [log in to unmask] Note: There will be a fee for parking at the Wyndham or city lots. The Wyndham Burlington is offering a special guest room rate of $119 which is based on availability. Please identify Vermont APSE when making reservations for overnight accommodations. The Wyndham Burlington is pleased to hold these rooms until 4/8/2007 at which time, any non-reserved rooms will be released for general sale. -- Bryan Dague, Ed.D. 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/