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The 22nd Annual National APSE Conference will take place from June 14 through June 16, 2011 in Seattle, WA. The National APSE conference is exclusively focused on employment of citizens with significant disabilities in the community. The conference provides a forum for sharing knowledge and expertise, on the latest ideas and best developments and innovations to make employment for all a reality. After compiling suggestions from last year's conference attendees, the following themes are designed to be this year's conference tracks. APSE is requesting that individuals interested in presenting consider presentations on the specific topics identified below.

Individuals may submit proposals on their own behalf. In addition, individuals may suggest or nominate other individuals as presenters.

*** Submission deadline is January 17, 2011 ***

Presenter Requirements:

• All presenters MUST be APSE members at the time of proposal submission, and must support APSE's mission to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, service, and outcomes for people with disabilities. To become a member, please click here to join.

• Presenters provide services WITHOUT payment for speaker fees or travel expenses. In addition, presenters are responsible for bringing and/or covering the costs of any equipment used during their sessions.

• Repeat sessions from previous APSE conferences will generally not be considered.

• Presenters are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to design their sessions to be interactive and engaging versus lecture only.

• Please note: APSE appreciates the interest of potential presenters and time required to develop a proposal. However, the proposal submission process is a competitive process, and only a limited number of proposals will be accepted. Proposals will be reviewed by the Conference Committee, and those sessions that best meet the needs of conference attendees and overall conference goals will be selected.

If you have any questions regarding the Call for Presentations, please contact Cindi Clark, cindi@apse.org or 301-279-0060.

Theme Tracks

Proposal suggestions are being requested under the ten themes listed below. APSE is particularly interested in sessions on the specific topics listed under each theme. Proposals for other sessions on best practices within these themes are also welcome. APSE members have asked for increased opportunities to discuss and dialogue on relevant issues, and to use the conference as a community where attendees challenge and learn from each other. Therefore, APSE is strongly encouraging sessions that involve open discussion, dialogue and debate, resulting in clear priorities and action after the conference for attendees and APSE as a whole.

Online Submission Instructions

To submit a presentation proposal, please log in using your APSE username and member number and complete the online form. If you do not know your username or member number, you can have them emailed to you.

If you have questions or need assistance in preparing your response to the Call for Presentations, please contact Cindi Clark at cindi@apse.org or 301-279-0060.

The submission deadline is January 17, 2011.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the quality of the proposed presentation, and the presentation's support for APSE's mission and values. The conference program committee will review all proposals, which may include follow- up with interested presenters to further discuss the presentation proposal. Lead presenters will be notified of the committee's decision by March 17, 2011.