Super Conference

AL-APSE & ACDD Present….Blazing New Trails - June 24-26, 2009

Renaissance Montgomery - Hotel and SPA at the Convention Center

This year, Alabama APSE and the Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities have teamed up to plan and host a “super” conference on disability issues. It’s our desire to provide excellent training, excellent networking opportunities and an opportunity for both personal and professional growth.

The economy is presenting challenges for all of us. Therefore, hosting one major event made the most sense. Last year’s APSE conference was a hit at the new Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery and the planning committee elected to host this year’s event in the same location. Make your reservations early to take advantage of the special room rate.

Some of the highlights planned for the 2009 conference include the annual awards presentations and banquet, a variety of breakout sessions, and excellent keynote speakers, along with a self-advocate track. This years keynote speakers include, Gary Huckaby, Jr., Robert Streater, Colleen Wieck, and Victoria Maxwell.

 Registration Form (PDF | Publisher) | Outline of Course Content (PDF | Word)

Early Registration Fee: AL-APSE Members: $75.00, Non-AL-APSE Members: $125, Add $25 after June 12, 2009

2009 APSE/ACDD Conference Self Advocate Track

Presented by The Full Life Ahead Foundation www.FullLifeAhead.org

Self Advocate Track Conference Agenda (PDF)

Conference Exhibitors

Greetings! AL-APSE: The Network on Employment and ACDD invites your participation as an exhibitor in the state’s largest conference dedicated to supported employment and the employment of people with disabilities. The annual conference will be held in Montgomery, Alabama June 24-26, 2009 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center. Exhibit Registration Form (Please return this completed form by May 20, 2009)

AL-APSE Independence Newsletter Spring 2009

Conference to Exceed Expectations!!! - Alabama APSE Co-Presidents Beth Hanks and Byron White are expecting a great Alabama APSE conference this year. The organization has teamed up with the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD) to plan what they think will be a “super” conference on disability. “Planning the event has gone very smooth. We are thrilled to have the support of ACDD this year,” says Hanks. “We’ve always considered them one of our strongest partners in our quest to improve independence for people with disabilities. Therefore, selecting our theme, “AL-APSE & ACDD….Blazing New Trails” was effortless”. This issue has the conference details

AL-APSE receives grant funding for 2008 to:

AL-APSE has again received grant funding from the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities. This grant will address the waiting list that currently exists in Alabama for individuals seeking day habilitation services. The grant will provide information on community based supported employment to providers and families. The premise of this grant is to encourage supported employment for individuals housed in day habilitation programs to experience community based employment.

The AL-APSE, The Network on Employment was formed in 1997 as a chapter of APSE, The Network on Employment. It is our goal to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons with disabilities through employment with supports (supported employment). AL-APSE is a membership organization with members from all part of Alabama. This website is designed as an Internet resource to:

• Facilitate Alabama's supported employment process for people with disabilities
• Provide useful employment related information for Alabamians with disabilities
• Encourage the hiring of people with disabilities on a statewide level