Call For Presentation Abstract

AL-APSE 2012 Conference: “Step into the Future: Employment Fits” - JULY 25 - 27, 2012
Mobile, AL, The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel and Spa - Download Abstract Word | PDF

Deadline for Abstracts: Email completed abstract to Beth Hanks at beth.hanks@rehab.alabama.gov
no later than March 16, 2012 (notify by March 30, 2012) Office # 251-478-2136

To Register Electronically: http://tinyurl.com/857zm3d

Registration Form (PDF)

2012 AL-APSE -Dinē Barclay Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a self-advocate or their family member to attend the National APSE conference.
Applicants should complete this application (Word | PDF) and return to:

Byron White
DMH
100 North Union Street, Suite 486,
Montgomery, AL 36130
334-353-7713

You can also email the information to byron.white@mh.alabama.gov

DEADLINE: April 30, 2012

Conference to be held in Arlington Virginia, June 27 – 29, 2012 For conference information visit: www.apse.org

Work Works!!

This workshop featuring George V. Nostrand will demonstrate how work helps people with mental illness and substance abuse with their recovery. George has experienced it first had. Although he has worked in the field as a professional for thirteen years, he once struggled himself to come to terms with his illness and recovery. Work was one of the most important elements to helping him regain self-confidence, feel worthy again, and provide direction for him to move in. For the last twelve years he has advocated for work being included in everyone’s plan for recovery and has brought the topic of work for people with mental illness to a national forefront. This presentation draws from three of his popular trainings and features the documentary he directed by the same name. Work Incentives available through the Social Security Administration will also be discussed.

To reserve your slot for this training, click on the appropriate link below:

Mobile - http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=eq8in9eab&oeidk=a07e4tw7avq45820b9c

Montgomery - http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=eq8in9eab&oeidk=a07e4tw8bak12672a4e

Huntsville - http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=eq8in9eab&oeidk=a07e4tw90ab16104e54

Birmingham - http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=eq8in9eab&oeidk=a07e4tw90ej8a770273

2011 AL-APSE & ACDD Full Steam Ahead Conference

Pictures of this year's conference and award winners. (View the slide show in Kodak Gallery.)

The 2011 AL-APSE & ACDD Full Steam Ahead Conference was held July 27 – 29 in Montgomery. More than 250 people attended this year’s conference. The event included a large number of keynote and breakout sessions along with a number of social activities.

Highlights included the annual AL-APSE awards ceremony which was held on July 27. Nakisha Adams, Tim Turner, Kelly Griggs and James Watkins were honored as this year’s Personal Achievement winners. Sanoh America, Inc., Blockbuster Video and Carmelo Café were recognized as Employers of the Year. Mrs. Susan Ellis won Professional of the Year and Ms. Wanda Berry won the Brenda McComb Leadership Award. The Jim Green Supported Employment Agency of the Year went to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham. Demi Eckhoff won the Charles “Chuck” Sheehan Scholarship and will utilize to continue her studies at Samford University. Following the awards presentations dinner, all attendees were treated to a cruise up the Alabama River aboard the Harriett II Riverboat. The cruise was complete with music and dancing. Commissioners of both VR and the Alabama Department of Mental Health were guest speaker at the membership breakfast.

Alabama APSE also hosted the AL-APSE Idol karaoke contest. Mr. Daniel Ray was this year’s winner. Overall the conference was a huge success. Plans are already underway for the 2012 conference.

AL-APSE Seeks Board Members

Al-APSE is currently seeking hard working members to serve on the Board of Directors. If you would like to become a leader within AL-APSE please submit your letter of interest with the following information to Beth Hanks and Byron White: Membership ID number and how you are connected to the enhancement of employment for people with most significant disabilities. The Board meets every other month via conference call with two face to face meetings per year - June and December generally. More information

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