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REMINDER: The Early Registration Deadline for the Vermont APSE Conference is Wednesday April 23, 2008. Save some money and get your registrations in early! Available on-line: http://vermontapse.org/2008_conference Please help spread the word... Vermont APSE Supported Employment Conference May 7, 2008 Killington Grand Hotel & Conference Center Killington, Vermont Customized Employment: Welcoming All to a Working Life Keynote Speaker: Michael Callahan Michael Callahan, a nationally renowned speaker of Marc Gold & Associates and Employment for All, will discuss the emerging concept of Customized Employment, a strategy useful for assisting people with significant disabilities to become employed. Michael describes Customized Employment as standing on the shoulders of Supported Employment, but Customized Employment goes beyond to include any individual with a complex life. Customized Employment individualizes the employment relationship between employees and employers in ways that meet the needs of both. Please join us as we welcome all to a working life! APSE-The Network on Employment is a national and state membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons with severe disabilities. APSE is an organization for Supported Employees, Employers, Family Members, Providers and Advocates. Schedule of Events: 8:30-9:00 Welcome! Registration and Refreshments 9:00-10:30 Keynote Presentation: Michael Callahan 10:45-12:00 Plenary Session: Michael Callahan 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and Recognition Ceremony 1:00 - 2:30 Concurrent Breakout Sessions 2:45 - 3:15 Closing Breakout Sessions Include: Obtain, Sustain, & Maintain: Supported Employment for Sexual Offenders Laura Martin-Moran, Mike Jarvis & Kaili Goslant, Washington County Mental Health Services Hire Up! Teaching From Experience Max Barrows, Bob Kay, and Randy Lizotte supported by Lindsey Hescock, Karen Noone, and Karen Topper, Green Mountain Self-Advocates. Whose Job is it Anyway? Dale Hindmarsh, University of Vermont Facilitation versus Advocacy: Examining the Employer/Employment Service Relationship Andrew Maass, Esq., Director/Partner, Ryan, Smith & Carbine Ltd. What Employer's Want Vermont Business Leadership Network Supporting Employment for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Alan Kurtz, University of Maine-Center for Community Inclusion & Disability Studies Please send your registration with check made payable to Vermont APSE If special accommodations are needed please respond by April 23, 2008 Payment MUST accompany registration unless prior arrangements are made with Karen Hussey at 802-488-6555. Send Check and Registration to: Karen Hussey Vermont APSE c/o Project Hire/HCS 102 South Winooski Ave. Burlington, VT 05401 Phone: 802-488-6555 Email: [log in to unmask] Vermont APSE is an independent, non-profit, membership organization dedicated to the advancement of supported employment for persons with severe disabilities. Funds raised are used to maintain the organization and increase professional development opportunities for people with disabilities and staff of supported employment agencies. Overnight rooms are available for Tuesday May 6, 2008. Grand Hotel Room, 1 King Bed: $110.00 Grand Hotel Room, 2 Queen Beds: $110.00 Exec. Studio, 1 Queen Bed & Sofa Bed: $105.00 For Reservations call 1-800-282-9955 Refer to the Vermont APSE Conference group rate. Overnight Room Reservations must be made by April 6, 2008. REGISTRATION FORM Note: Registration Fee includes Lunch Professional: $60.00 ($70.00 after April 23) Self-Advocate, Supported Employee: $25.00 ($30.00 after April 23) APSE Members deduct $10 from the total fee. APSE Membership # __________ (required) Join APSE now http://www.apse.org/members/join.cfm 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 human services agency. Regular registration is required plus $25 vendor fee. (Space may be limited) Great sponsorship opportunities available! Contact Patricia Kinirens at 802-775-0828 or email at: [log in to unmask] Name(s): Organization: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Email: Special Accommodations (please specify):