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TrainingNational Conference & Training EventsAPSE 2012 National Conference - June 27-29, 2012 CEU and CRC Credits will be available. Early Bird Registration Rates end on March 30th. APSE supports the only annual national conference focused solely on the advancement of integrated employment. For the past 22 years, the National APSE Conference has brought together business and community leaders from across the country to network and focus on state of the art strategies to ensure equitable employment for citizens with disabilities. The 23rd Annual Conference theme says it all - Employment First: A Capitol Idea! And now is the time to focus our energies on ensuring all people with disabilities have meaningful opportunities to bring their talents to the workplace. The conference will open with Temple Grandin, author, professor at Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences, and international speaker on the topic of autism and employment. Dr. Grandin, named one of TIME magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2010, will present “Learning Skills and Obtaining Employment for People with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome.” Download the Conference Mini Brochure Here. Call for Proposals online submission is now Available!
We are looking for individuals who can help us make this one of the best conferences! Download the Call For Proposals Information Here. Pre-Conference Day: Pre-Conference Day sessions will be held on Tuesday, June 26th. Session themes include Corporate Development, Disabled Vets, Transition, Job Development, Economic Diversity, Organizational Leadership, and Public Policy. Pre-Conference Day Registration is now available online. Download Pre-Conference Day Brochure Here. Pre- Conference Day Opportunity to take the Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) exam at Special Discount Rates!
APSE is excited to announce the first national certification program for employment support professionals (i.e., job developers, job coaches, employment consultants, employment specialists) will hold two sessions of the Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) exam during the pre-conference on June 26, 2012. Download the CESP Candidate Handbook Here. APSE National Awards It’s that time of the year again when we need to start thinking about individuals, organizations and employers we would like to honor at the 23rd Annual National APSE Conference: “Employment First: A Capitol Idea!” Once again APSE would like to honor those who have excelled in the following categories: We are paying tribute to all of the nominees at the Awards Ceremony; the winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony not before. We are looking for the Best of the Best in our field. Please submit nominations for one or all of the categories. All award submissions are due by 12 noon (EST) on March 30, 2012. Download the National Awards Packet here. If you need guidance with this process, please contact: Pat Gutowski Opening Keynote Speaker: Dr. Temple Grandin Learning Skills and Obtaining Employment for People with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Click here to download Temple Grandin's Complete Bio Temple Grandin is a Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences professor, autistic woman and global force for livestock welfare. She’s in top demand as an international speaker. After all, her early life is the focus of an acclaimed HBO feature film called "Temple Grandin," and she was honored a year ago as one of TIME magazine’s "100 Most Influential People in the World." Grandin is passionate about the need to match student abilities with academic fields and career paths that will allow them to flourish and contribute meaningfully to the world. Her own sensitivities have allowed Grandin a unique connection to animals. This connection – and her capacity for visual thinking – led her to design humane livestock-handling and auditing systems that have changed an entire global industry. As part of Autism Awareness Month, Grandin sat down with one of her top CSU graduate students to talk about her work; the exclusive, CSU-produced video, The World Needs All Kinds of Minds: An Interview with Dr. Temple Grandin. Sponsor, Exhibit or Advertise at the APSE National Conference "Exhibiting at the APSE Conference provided us a wonderful opportunity to network, expand our contacts and connect to great people all over the country." Cesilee Coulson, Washington Initiative for Supported Employment Download the Sponsor, Exhibitor, and Advertiser Prospectus Getting to Arlington Airtran Airways is offering a 10% discount to all conference attendees. To take advantage of this special program, contact the AirTran Airways EventSavers Desk at 1-866-683-8368 for reservations. When booking your flight, please provide the Event Savers Coordintor with the Event Code: DCA062612 and the Name of the Event: 2012 APSE National Conference. Conference Headquarters: Crystal Gateway Marriott This hotel offers an ideal location for vacations, business trips and weekend getaways. Newly renovated, the hotel offers exceptional accommodations, complimentary WiFi in the lobby and multiple dining options including Einstein Bagels. The Marriott is surrounded by Arlington's best shopping and dining at the Crystal City shops and The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. The Crystal City Metro stop can be accessed from the lobby of the hotel allowing guests to reach the best museums, monuments and attractions in the surrounding area.
Conference Location: Arlington, VA Ask someone to describe Arlington in one word, and you'll get a variety of responses: urban, exciting, hip and accessible are the obvious ones. Throw in hospitable and charming, add in easy and affordable, and you’ll have a pretty clear picture of all that Arlington has to offer. In addition to the many historical attractions, Arlington offers visitors first class shopping, diverse dining and an local arts and entertainment scene. Here, you can discover American treasures including Arlington National Cemetery, the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), the Air Force Memorial and the Pentagon Memorial. And when you’re done, you can experience Arlington’s charming restaurants and cafes, funky boutiques, nationally-renowned theater and intimate live music venues. Plus, Arlington is just minutes by Metro or car to the National Mall and other regional attractions. When you stay in Arlington's walkable, Metro-centered "urban villages," you get the best of everything when it comes to national historic attractions, local culture and fun! Arlington, VA Links: http://www.stayarlington.com/default/ Conference Assistance Information APSE Foundation Assistance may be available to individuals with disabilities or family members with a current APSE membership for whom attending the conference would pose a financial hardship. Download the Conference Assistance Application here.
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