AL-APSE, The Network on Employment

AL-APSE Independence Newsletters

Summer 2007

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.

Winter 2007

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The Alabama APSE Board held their annual December meeting in Montgomery at The Capital City Club. In addition to discussing business matters, the board enjoyed a delicious lunch. Special guests at this year’s luncheon were the Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Mr. Steve Shivers and Mr. Jim Harris, III. Following lunch, the Board exchanged gifts.

October 2006

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ADRS and DMH/MR: Collaborating to Make Employment Happen: One of the first concurrent sessions at this year’s conference brought Steve Shivers Commissioner of ADRS and John Houston, Commissioner of the Dept. of MH/MR to discuss the growing partnership between these two state agencies.

June 2006

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Time to Cheer for Your Favorite Award Winner We look forward to seeing you at our “sports banquet” to honor the winners of this year’s AL-APSE awards. Everyone is encouraged to dress “professionally casual” in their team colors. Banquet Kicks Off 12 Noon on 8/9/2006, Registration 9 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

November 2005

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Birmingham Bound - After six years in south Alabama, AL-APSE moves north for the 2006 state conference. Mark your calendars for August 9th through 11th , when we will meet at the Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham. Your board is already hard at work on planning the agenda. We look forward to seeing you in the Magic City!

Summer 2005

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Mobile, Alabama was the site of the 16th annual APSE conference July 24 - 27, 2005. This conference marked the largest attendance in recent years and the first time that a state chapter actually planned and hosted the conference. Individuals from all 50 states as well as Puerto Rico, Australia and Canada attended the conference. Read about the conference, awards, and view the photos.

AL-APSE, The Network on Employment

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