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AL-APSE Annual Conference & Autism Mini Conference June 10 – 13, 2008
Marriott Renaissance Hotel | Montgomery, Alabama

Employment for All….A Winning Platform

Featured Keynotes: Chris Davies, Kent Radar, Mike Chapman

Conference Registration Brochure - Doc | PDF & Summaries of General Concurrent Sessions - Doc

Autism Mini Conference June 12 - 13 - Featuring: Division TEACCH. The TEACCH approach is a family-centered, evidence-based practice for autism, based on a theoretical conceptualization of autism, supported by empirical research, enriched by extensive clinical expertise, and notable for its flexible and person-centered support of individuals of all ages and skill levels.

JOB COACH TRAINING June 11 – 13 - Montgomery, Alabama. Applicants for this training must register for the AL-APSE Conference. This training is required of all Milestones Supported Employment Project Personnel. This last available session for 2008 will be offered in conjunction with this year’s AL-APSE conference. Job Coach Training Registration Form

Registration Fee: Full Conference: $125.00 for Non-AL-APSE Members; $75.00 for AL-APSE Members, Autism Mini Conference (June 12 – 13) $75.00. Mark Your Calendar Flyer

AL-APSE Awards Nominations - Awards Ceremony & Reception Wednesday, June 11, 2008 4:00 P.M.
Alabama APSE is seeking nominations for our 10th annual awards ceremony. Nominations are being sought for multiple categories. The ceremony will only be successful if you take the time to nominate individuals, organizations, employers, etc. that are making a positive impact on supported employment in our state. Unlike previous years, only complete nomination packets will be accepted. Nominations packets must be mailed in completed as outlined on the nomination form. Faxed copies will not be accepted. Deadline April 30, 2008. Awards Nomination Form

Employer Highlights

Alabama APSE sponsored a three day intensive customer driven Supported Employment training for Job Coaches. The training was held in Birmingham, Alabama. The emphasis of the training was building new networks with businesses in order to assist citizens with disabilities in securing suitable employment. View pictures from the training.

AL-APSE Independence Newsletter

AL-APSE Board Meets for Strategic Planning - The AL-APSE Board met during the month of April to begin developing a strategic plan in order to strengthen its board, its membership and its future as an organization in order to continue to provide quality training and leadership in the field of supported employment. Mr. Dale Verstegen who contracts with Georgia State University in their Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program facilitated the session which was held in beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama. Read this Issue

• 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