YOU ARE INVITED TO …

The 22nd Annual APSE National Conference

The only national conference focusing solely on integrated employment

Westin Hotel June 14-16, 2011

Inside: Breakout Sessions, Keynotes, Sponsor & Exhibitor Information & more!

2011 National APSE Early Registration Ends on April 15th!

Register online: www.apse.org

APSE Board of Directors

Jon Alexander President Minnesota

David Hoff

Vice President Massachusetts

Cesilee Coulson

Treasurer Washington

Susan Rinne

Secretary Indiana

Jennifer Joyce

Delegates Chair New Jersey

Betsy Barnes

Member Arkansas

Sherry Becker

Member Iowa

Cindy Bentley

Member Wisconsin

Dennis Born

Member Indiana

Mike Capps

Member Florida

Vic Gable Member

Ohio

Patricia Ghiossi Member

Louisiana

Howard Green Member Virginia

Patricia Gutowski

Member New Jersey

Lindsey Haaser

Member North Carolina

Cathy Healy

Member Virginia

Katherine Inge

Member Virginia

T.J. Monroe

Member Ohio

Elizabeth Perry

Member North Carolina

Wendy Quarles

Member New York

Dear APSE Friends, On behalf of National APSE and the newly formed Washington APSE Chapter, we welcome you to the wonderful Pacific Northwest. We promise delightful weather and a unique opportunity for those who have not been to Seattle. The 22nd Annual Conference theme says it all – Believe It! Achieve It! And now is the time to focus our energies on insuring all people with disabilities have meaningful opportunities to bring their talents to the workplace. We are excited to offer a range of Pre-Conference Sessions on Monday June 13th. The pre-conferences will include Assistive/Information Technology to Support Independence & Success in the Workplace, Linking Discovery & Job Development: A Customized Approach, Public Policy, Transition and Organizational Change. Launching the conference this year will be a national leader in the field of disability and employment, Lynnae Rutledge! Lynnae is someone very familiar to those of us in the northwest. We welcome home the former Director of Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and now the esteemed RSA Commissioner as our opening keynote speaker. On June 15th, there will be a large Employer Forum and a National Awards Luncheon. These events will feature and recognize “the best of the best” in the Westin’s magnificent Grand Ballrooms. The breakout tracks will focus on Consumers, Family & Self Advocacy, Transition from School to Work, Diversity, Job Development & Marketing, Job Supports, Funding & Public Policy, Mental Health, Autism, Assistive Technology and International Disability Rights & Employment. The conference format will provide rich learning opportunities and allow for valuable networking and of course, quality entertainment and fun! There is definitely something for everyone. Please join us as we Believe It! – every person with a disability will be included in their communities as valued workers earning at least minimum wage – and Achieve It! – building on the experiences of your colleagues in the field. We look forward to seeing you in Seattle! Sincerely,

Laura Cesilee Cindi

Laura Owens Cesilee Coulson Cindi Kirchmeier Executive Director Co-President Co-President APSE WA APSE WA APSE

Employment For All - Believe It!, Achieve It!

Conference Features

Keynote Speakers

Breakout Sessions Other Conference Features

Commissioner Lynnae Ruttledge has headed the Rehabilitation Services Administration since January 2010. Previously, Ms. Ruttledge served as the Director of the Washington Department of Social and Health Service, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and in various leadership positions with the Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, for more than 25 years. Ms. Ruttledge began her public service career in Michigan as a classroom teacher in the public school system. She has received numerous recognitions and awards for her service including the Washington Governor's Award for Leadership in Management in 2007. Ms. Ruttledge not only has a vast professional knowledge of the vocational rehabilitation system, but she also has the perspective from personal experience as an individual with a disability who received services from the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Opening Keynote - Lynnae Ruttledge, Rehabilitation Services Administration Commissioner

“Working Together to Create More Successful Partnerships”

Closing Keynote - Kristin Rytter, Ph.D.

“Hope is Fuel for Believing and Achieving”

Kristin Rytter has spent most of her life overcoming her physical disabilities. Shattering barriers with passion and determination, Rytter has earned a doctorate from the University of Washington, the top academic echelon in her field. Although she cannot speak and cannot use her hands or feet, she has found ways to communicate, at times spending 10 hours a day researching and writing. Kristin communicates using an "eye code" she and her father developed when she was young. She can type on a laptop computer by moving her head against sensors, tapping out words in Morse code. That's how she wrote her dissertation -- all 200-plus pages of it. Since she has lived with a physical and a speech disability for her whole life, she gives families of people with disabilities a valuable perspective, emotional support, guidance, and hope.

Pre-Conference Day Pre-Conference sessions will be held on Monday, June 13th. Session themes include Assistive/Information Technology, Job Development, Transition, and Public Policy. Exhibits Visit our exhibitors from across the country to check out the latest tools, products, and research for enhancing and expanding integrated employment. Membership Breakfast Meet the National Board Members and APSE Foundation Board Members at the annual APSE membership meeting. Hear APSE’s Board President on the future of APSE, followed by a facilitated discussion on current and future APSE Initiatives. Opening Night Reception & Karaoke Come out for the Opening Night Reception and Karaoke. There will be light refreshments, a no-host bar and karaoke with a former national karaoke champion.

APSE Dance Party with Papa Josh Get your dancing shoes on for live music by Papa Josh on Wednesday evening. Papa Josh will entertain you with his warm tones and soul filled melodies that can be heard, taken in and danced to.

Employer Leadership Forum A must attend event for all business leaders to discuss the merits and logistics of integrated employment for citizens with disabilities.

This year’s conference will feature a wide array of high quality breakout sessions on the latest innovations in employment of people with disabilities. Featured strands include best practices in job development and job supports; transition from school to work; self-employment and entrepreneurship; Social Security work incentives; and public policy and funding. The conference will also feature numerous open discussion sessions, providing invaluable opportunities for sharing, discussion, and debate on a wide variety of topics with conference attendees from around the world.

A Sampling of Breakout Sessions Include:

Managing Individualized Needs for Employment The Way to Work: Seamless Transition for all Youth

Job Development in a Tough New Labor Market: It’s All About Networking and Connections

Use of Non-Traditional Supports for Success in the Workplace Employment First: Moving from Policy to Practice

Beyond the Basics: Supports that work for People with Mental Health Diagnosis

Making the Employment Glove Fit Em and Jerri’s Coffee Company

What Color is Transparent? Learning about Life & Work from those on the Autism Spectrum

Customized Employment: Open Discussion Small Towns/ Big Opportunities

Conference Features

Keynote Speakers

Breakout Sessions Other Conference Features

Commissioner Lynnae Ruttledge has headed the Rehabilitation Services Administration since January 2010. Previously, Ms. Ruttledge served as the Director of the Washington Department of Social and Health Service, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and in various leadership positions with the Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, for more than 25 years. Ms. Ruttledge began her public service career in Michigan as a classroom teacher in the public school system. She has received numerous recognitions and awards for her service including the Washington Governor's Award for Leadership in Management in 2007. Ms. Ruttledge not only has a vast professional knowledge of the vocational rehabilitation system, but she also has the perspective from personal experience as an individual with a disability who received services from the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Opening Keynote - Lynnae Ruttledge, Rehabilitation Services Administration Commissioner

“Working Together to Create More Successful Partnerships”

Closing Keynote - Kristin Rytter, Ph.D.

“Hope is Fuel for Believing and Achieving”

Kristin Rytter has spent most of her life overcoming her physical disabilities. Shattering barriers with passion and determination, Rytter has earned a doctorate from the University of Washington, the top academic echelon in her field. Although she cannot speak and cannot use her hands or feet, she has found ways to communicate, at times spending 10 hours a day researching and writing. Kristin communicates using an "eye code" she and her father developed when she was young. She can type on a laptop computer by moving her head against sensors, tapping out words in Morse code. That's how she wrote her dissertation -- all 200-plus pages of it. Since she has lived with a physical and a speech disability for her whole life, she gives families of people with disabilities a valuable perspective, emotional support, guidance, and hope.

Pre-Conference Day Pre-Conference sessions will be held on Monday, June 13th. Session themes include Assistive/Information Technology, Job Development, Transition, and Public Policy. Exhibits Visit our exhibitors from across the country to check out the latest tools, products, and research for enhancing and expanding integrated employment. Membership Breakfast Meet the National Board Members and APSE Foundation Board Members at the annual APSE membership meeting. Hear APSE’s Board President on the future of APSE, followed by a facilitated discussion on current and future APSE Initiatives. Opening Night Reception & Karaoke Come out for the Opening Night Reception and Karaoke. There will be light refreshments, a no-host bar and karaoke with a former national karaoke champion.

APSE Dance Party with Papa Josh Get your dancing shoes on for live music by Papa Josh on Wednesday evening. Papa Josh will entertain you with his warm tones and soul filled melodies that can be heard, taken in and danced to.

Employer Leadership Forum A must attend event for all business leaders to discuss the merits and logistics of integrated employment for citizens with disabilities.

This year’s conference will feature a wide array of high quality breakout sessions on the latest innovations in employment of people with disabilities. Featured strands include best practices in job development and job supports; transition from school to work; self-employment and entrepreneurship; Social Security work incentives; and public policy and funding. The conference will also feature numerous open discussion sessions, providing invaluable opportunities for sharing, discussion, and debate on a wide variety of topics with conference attendees from around the world.

A Sampling of Breakout Sessions Include: Managing Individualized Needs for Employment

The Way to Work: Seamless Transition for all Youth Job Development in a Tough New Labor Market: It’s All

About Networking and Connections Use of Non-Traditional Supports for Success in the Workplace

Employment First: Moving from Policy to Practice Beyond the Basics: Supports that work for People with

Mental Health Diagnosis Making the Employment Glove Fit

Em and Jerri’s Coffee Company What Color is Transparent? Learning about Life & Work

from those on the Autism Spectrum Customized Employment: Open Discussion

Small Towns/ Big Opportunities

Conference Schedule Pre-Conference Monday June 13, 2011

DAY ONE Tuesday June 14, 2011

DAY TWO Wednesday June 15, 2011

DAY THREE Thursday June 16, 2011

Pre-Conference Morning Sessions Pre-Conference Afternoon Sessions Early Registration Chapter Leadership Summit Conference Attendee Orientation

8:30 am - 11:30 am 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 7:30 am - 5:00 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Registration Opening Keynote Session Breakout Session Lunch Break (on own): Breakout Sessions Exhibits Opening Night Reception & Karaoke

7:30 am - 4:30 pm 8:30 am - 10:30 am 10:45am - 12:00 pm 12 noon - 1:30 pm 1:30 pm - 5:45 pm 7:30 am - 5:30 pm 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Registration General Session - World Cafe Employer Leadership Forum Breakout Session Awards Lunch Breakout Sessions Exhibits Walking Tour of Seattle APSE Dance Party with Papa Josh

7:30 am - 5:00 pm 8:30 am - 10:00 am 8:30 am - 11:30 am 10:15 am - 11:30 am 11:45 am - 1:15 pm 1:30 pm - 4:15 pm 7:30 am - 5:30 pm 4:30pm 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Registration Membership Breakfast Meeting Breakout Session Closing Keynote Session

7:30 am - 12:30 pm 7:30 am - 9:15 am 9:30 am - 10:45 am 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

APSE will recognize and honor award nominees in a spectacular Awards program.

Wednesday, June 15th 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Awards will be given for:

Professional Award…Individual

Best Practice Award … Organization

Employer Award…Small

Employer Award...Medium

Employer Award…Large

Personal Achievement Award

Rebecca McDonald Award

Wendy M. Wood Award

Torch Award—Lifetime Achievement

Date Event Time

You are cordially invited to attend the Employer Leadership Forum

Date: Wednesday, June 15th Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $45.00 per person (Breakfast included) RSVP to Cathy Sacco ~Email: Cathy@theintiative.ws

Phone: (509) 263-5613

Highlights Opening Address with Dow Constantine,

King County Executive Employer Keynote Address

Business Panel Great Roundtable Dialogue

Join local and national professionals in a discussion

designed to generate action and new partnership that will advance the field of integrated employment.

22nd Annual APSE National Awards Luncheon

Employer Leadership Forum

Conference Schedule Pre-Conference Monday June 13, 2011

DAY ONE Tuesday June 14, 2011

DAY TWO Wednesday June 15, 2011

DAY THREE Thursday June 16, 2011

Pre-Conference Morning Sessions Pre-Conference Afternoon Sessions Early Registration Chapter Leadership Summit Conference Attendee Orientation

8:30 am - 11:30 am 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 7:30 am - 5:00 pm 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Registration Opening Keynote Session Breakout Session Lunch Break (on own) Breakout Sessions Exhibits Opening Night Reception & Karaoke

7:30 am - 4:30 pm 8:30 am - 10:30 am 10:45am - 12:00 pm 12 noon - 1:30 pm 1:30 pm - 5:45 pm 7:30 am - 5:30 pm 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Registration General Session - World Cafe Employer Leadership Forum Breakout Session Awards Lunch Breakout Sessions Exhibits Walking Tour of Seattle APSE Dance Party with Papa Josh

7:30 am - 5:00 pm 8:30 am - 10:00 am 8:30 am - 11:30 am 10:15 am - 11:30 am 11:45 am - 1:15 pm 1:30 pm - 4:15 pm 7:30 am - 5:30 pm 4:30pm 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Registration Membership Breakfast Meeting Breakout Session Closing Keynote Session

7:30 am - 12:30 pm 7:30 am - 9:15 am 9:30 am - 10:45 am 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

APSE will recognize and honor award nominees in a spectacular Awards program.

Wednesday, June 15th 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Awards will be given for:

Professional Award…Individual

Best Practice Award … Organization

Employer Award…Small

Employer Award...Medium

Employer Award…Large

Personal Achievement Award

Rebecca McDonald Award

Wendy M. Wood Award

Torch Award—Lifetime Achievement

22nd Annual APSE National Awards Luncheon

Date Event Time

Employer Leadership Forum

You are cordially invited to attend the Employer Leadership Forum

Date: Wednesday, June 15th Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $45.00 per person (Breakfast included) RSVP to Cathy Sacco ~Email: Cathy@theintiative.ws

Phone: (509) 263-5613

Highlights Opening Address with Dow Constantine,

King County Executive Employer Keynote Address

Business Panel Great Roundtable Dialogue

Join local and national professionals in a discussion

designed to generate action and new partnership that will advance the field of integrated employment.

Hotel and Travel Information

Getting to Seattle:

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 Coordinator with Event Code: SEA061011 and the name of the event: APSE National Conference. Getting to the Hotel:

Light Rail- The Sea-Tac Airport Station provides accessible Link direct service to downtown Seattle using the Central Link to the Westlake Center Transit Station which is 1 & 1/2 blocks from the Westin Seattle. Fare: $2.50 one-way

Downtown Airporter - The Downtown Airporter provides accessible shuttle service to the Westin Seattle. To make a reservation: 866-566-3300 or visit downtownairporter.com. Fare: $15.00 one-way/$25.00 Roundtrip

For more Information: www.portseattle.org/seatac/ground

APSE has arranged special rates for conference attendees at the conference headquarters - the Westin Seattle located in the heart of downtown Seattle. The Westin Seattle is steps away from major attractions such as Pacific Place Shopping Center, Pike Place Market, and the Space Needle.

To Make Reservations:

Please call Hotel Reservation Phone Number: (206) 728-1000

Make sure to mention that you are with the National APSE Conference Room Block - June 14-16, 2011

Make your reservations by May 23, 2011 to receive the National APSE room rate of $179.00 per night

Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.

Check in time is 3pm and Check out time is 12 noon.

APSE Room rates are available three days prior and after the conference for your convenience.

Parking at the hotel is $39.00 per day.

The Westin Seattle 1900 5th Avenue

Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 728-1000

While you are in Seattle…

Nearby Attractions:

The Space Needle Seattle Waterfront Seattle Art Museum Pike Place Market

First Starbucks Coffee Shop Olympic Sculpture Park

Seattle Aquarium Seattle Public Library

Seattle Center Victoria Clipper Ferry Woodland Park Zoo

Science Fiction Museum The Gum Wall

For more Information: www.visitseattle.org

www.seattle.gov/visiting

Assistive/Information Technology to Support Independence & Success in the Workplace Presenters: Apple, Inc., W.i.S.e & Tango Consulting

A demonstration and Question and Answer period with Ron Ustach from Apple, Marsha Threlkeld of the Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (WiSe), and Katherine Carol of Tango Consulting. Experts from Apple will demonstrate accessibility technologies and features built into Macs, iPhones, and iPads. They will also share information about software applications and solutions available for these devices to add additional interesting features for independence and productivity. We will discuss questions such as:

How do we maximize independence in the workplace using AT? How do we know which piece of equipment will work best for each person? Do we go with iPad, iTouch, iPhone, or old school? What features come loaded in the equipment and which do we need to acquire as an app? Is it possible to try equipment out before purchasing? How do we as employment professionals use this technology to network and communicate more efficiently?

We will focus our efforts on independence and productivity in the workplace and success in school to work transition. Be a part of maximizing the use and effectiveness of technology and learn with interested others in the field of integrated employment.

Morning Session #1: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Organizational Change: Making Employment for All a Reality Everywhere Presenters: Susan Rinne, Darla Wilkerson and John Butterworth

The last two decades have seen numerous service providers make major shifts in the focus of their services, from congregate, facility-based services to community employment. It is clear that with the right combination of vision, strategic planning, and perseverance, organizations can successfully undertake this journey. Yet, on a national basis the majority of individuals served by disability service systems still spend their days in facility-based programs, rather than working successfully in the community. The purpose of this session is to look at the strategies that have proven successful for service providers that have undertaken organization change efforts, and what it will take to make such efforts universal across the United States. The session will start with a look at the current status of organizational change efforts nationally. We will then take a look at the strategies that individual service providers have used in undertaking organizational change, and the context within which these efforts have occurred in terms of public policy, and the support of funding agencies. From there, there will be a discussion of “lessons learned”, that will include discussion and debate about the continued resistance to shifting service delivery to community services, and the development of strategies for addressing these issues at the local, state, and federal level. If you are an organization that is contemplating or undertaking an organizational change effort, an individual who is assisting organizations in these types of efforts, or an advocate for practice and policy changes that will result in a major shift from facility-based services to community employment, this session is for you.

Morning Session #2 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. An Employment First Public Policy Agenda: What It Is and How To Achieve It

Presenters and Facilitators: Members of the APSE Public Policy Committee

Significant progress in the employment rate of people with disabilities requires a public policy agenda that results in legislation and public policies that will move an Employment First agenda forward. Doing so requires having the right mix of messages and specific strategies that will successfully engage legislators, policymakers, and the general public. At this interactive session attendees will work together to create a public policy agenda and strategies that will positively impact employment of people with disabilities. Specific topics will include: what is the overall message of such an agenda, what are the key “talking points” and “asks” to achieve significant increases in employment, what should be focused on and what should be avoided, and what are the key legislative and policy mechanisms for incorporating this agenda at the state and federal level. Attendees will then discuss strategies for achieving such an agenda as individuals, as well as how APSE and APSE chapters can work together in supporting these efforts. Join us for what is sure to be a fun and lively discussion as we work together to create a strong and vibrant public policy agenda and strategy that ensures the call for Employment First is heard from the State House to the White House, and on Capitol Hill.

Pre-Conference Sessions Morning Session #1 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Morning Session #3 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Pre-Conference Sessions

Linking Discovery & Job Development: A Customized Approach Presenters: Cary Griffin, Molly Sullivan & Janet Steveley of Griffin-Hammis Associates, LLC

This presentation uses numerous examples from urban, suburban and rural settings to illustrate how the Discovering Personal Genius assessment approach is used to develop solid vocational themes that drive targeted, individualized, and creative job development. Customized Employment techniques will be examined, and an emerging structure resulting in the development of at least 3 overarching vocational themes supported by 20 local work environments for each theme “where the career makes sense” combine to form a solid career plan. This session includes discussion of business ownership as a viable option; the use of amalgamated funded sources; SSA Work Incentives; and team roles. Staff development recommendations and resources will be highlighted. Further, this session will detail how the non-comparative approaches to job development used in Customized Employment, as opposed to traditional competitive and charity models, benefit people with disabilities, and how negotiated jobs demand attention to social capital, economic development, and shared interests between applicant and employer.

Transition from School to Work: What’s working? What’s next? And Employment for ALL!

Presenters: Richard Haines, Lake Washington School District Transition Academy; Michael Goodwill, Lake Washington School District Transition Academy &

PROVAIL: Marsha Threlkeld, Washington Initiative for Supported Employment This pre-conference session will showcase a partnership between the Lake Washington School District Transition Academy and PROVAIL. As the need to support students and families to successfully transition from school to post secondary opportunities, the Lake Washington Transition Academy and PROVAIL have partnered to streamline this process and create a sustainable model that leads to employment at or before graduation. The partnership between the Academy and PROVAIL is a relationship that has evolved with active contributions from school, parents and the community. It is a value and an effort that is sustained by continued conversations and collaboration. It has provided a streamlined approach and resource for students and parents as they navigate adult services before exiting school. Come hear how this approach and collaboration has worked in a variety of Washington Communities and how it could work in yours.

Afternoon Session #1 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Making Your Voice Heard: Strategies for Effective Public Policy Advocacy Presenters and Facilitators: Members of the APSE Public Policy Committee

In these challenging times, strong public policy advocacy is more critical than ever. Successfully engaging legislators and policymakers at the federal, state, and local level, is critical to ensuring there is sufficient support in terms of both funding and public policies that result in steady progress and major increases in employment of people with disabilities. At this session, attendees will learn how to conduct successful legislative advocacy through interactions with legislators and development of advocacy campaigns. The session will include discussions of how to build relationships with legislators and communicate effectively with them through written communication, phone calls, and in-person meetings. Attendees will also learn about strategies for developing an effective legislative advocacy campaign, including the importance of strong coalitions with a clear message, the critical role of individuals with disabilities and families in such efforts, and targeting of key legislators. The increasing critical use of social media as an organizing and advocacy tool will also be discussed. Interwoven within the session will be discussions of how APSE, APSE chapters, and members can more effectively utilize the strategies discussed to achieve public policy goals. Attendees will leave this session with a variety of tools and practical strategies for developing and implementing strong public policy advocacy efforts.

Afternoon Session #2 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Afternoon Session #3 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

APSE Pre-Conference Day Registration Form APSE is excited to offer a range of Pre-Conference Sessions on Monday June 13th. The morning sessions will run from 8:30am to 11:30am and afternoon sessions will run from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Lunch is not included, however there will be a 90 minute break for lunch on your own.

Pre-Conference Day Registration Fees:

APSE Members: $50.00 for 1 Session / $75.00 for 2 sessions (1 morning & 1 afternoon session)

Non-Members: $75.00 for 1 Session/ $100.00 for 2 sessions (1 morning & 1 afternoon session)

Space is limited, and pre-conference sessions will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Only Pre-paid registrations will be accepted.

First Name Last Name_____________________________________________ Job Title Company Name Street Address City State Zip Telephone Number E-mail APSE Member #_________________________ ___ Check here if you would like Membership Information. Please select Morning and/or Afternoon Pre-Conference Day Sessions (descriptions are on page 6 and 7):

Morning Sessions 8:30am - 11:30am Afternoon Sessions 1:00pm-4:00pm

#1 Assistive/Information Technology to Support Independence & Success in the Workplace

#1 Linking Discovery & Job Development: A Customized Approach

#2 An Employment First Public Policy Agenda: What It is and How to Achieve it

#2 Making Your Voice Heard: Strategies for Effective Public Policy Advocacy

#3 Organizational Change: Making Employment for All a Reality Everywhere

#3 Transition from School to Work: What’s working? What’s next? And Employment for ALL!

Payment Information: ___Credit Card ___Check (Make payable to APSE) ___ PO#______________

APSE Members: $50.00 for 1 Session / $75.00 for 2 sessions (1 morning & 1 afternoon session)

Non-Members: $75.00 for 1 Session/ $100.00 for 2 sessions (1 morning & 1 afternoon session)

Total: ___________________________ ____Visa ____Mastercard ____Am Express ____Discover Credit Card # ______ ___ Security Code:___________________ Expiration Date:_ ______ _ ______ _ Billing Address:______ Name on Card Signature: APSE Cancellation Policy: April 8th is the final day to cancel with a full refund minus a 25% processing fee. After April 8th, you will receive half of the registration fee minus a 25% processing fee. Please return this form & payment to APSE

Mail: APSE, 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 700, Rockville, MD 20850

Email: jenny@apse.org FAX: (301) 251-3762

Questions: Please contact Jenny Levet at jenny@apse.org or call (804) 278-9187

Sponsorship Opportunities

Venti Sponsor $35,000 +

The Venti Sponsor is the premier sponsor of the APSE National Conference and will be recognized throughout the conference .

Company logo and hotlink in the APSE e-newsletter, theAdvance, throughout the year reaching members in all 50 states Full page color advertisement in conference program Company logo and hotlink on APSE homepage Eight complimentary registrations Two complimentary booths in exhibit hall Ballroom recognition display Opportunity to make introductory remarks at a conference event Recognition in pre-conference email promotions Recognized on APSE’s Facebook, Linkedin, & Twitter Pages One time use of APSE post-conference attendee email list in electronic format

Grande Sponsor $25,000

The APSE Awards Banquet is the premier event high-lighting APSE National Award nominees and winners.

Sponsorship of the Awards Banquet Company logo and hotlink on the APSE homepage Company logo and hotlink in the APSE e-newsletter, theAdvance Full page advertisement in the conference program Six complimentary registrations Two complimentary booths in exhibit hall Recognition in pre-conference email promotions Recognized on APSE’s Facebook, Linkedin, & Twitter Pages One time use of the APSE post-conference attendee email list in electronic format

Tall Sponsor $15,000

Sponsorship of the APSE Networking Events Four complimentary registrations Complimentary booth in exhibit hall Half Page advertisement in conference program Company logo and hotlink on APSE homepage and in APSE’s e-newsletter, theAdvance One time use of APSE post-conference attendee email list in electronic format Recognition in pre-conference emails

Short Sponsor $10,000

The Employer Leadership forum brings business leaders together to discuss the merits and the logistics of integrated employment.

Sponsorship of the APSE Employer Leadership Forum Company logo and hotlink on the APSE website Half-page advertisement in conference program Two complimentary registrations Complimentary booth in exhibit hall Company listing on APSE website and APSE newsletter, theAdvance Recognition in pre-conference email promotions

Doppio Sponsor $5,000

The APSE Membership Breakfast highlights APSE’s current and future initiatives.

Sponsorship of the APSE Membership Breakfast One complimentary registration Quarter page advertisement in conference program Complimentary booth in exhibit hall Company listing on APSE website and APSE newsletter, theAdvance Recognition in pre-conference email promotions

Solo Sponsor $1,000

Sponsorship of a Hot Topic Discussion Session Quarter page advertisement in the conference program Company listing on APSE Website and APSE newsletter, theAdvance Recognition in pre-conference email promotions

For more information please contact:

Jenny Levet Conference Sponsorship Coordinator

jenny@apse.org or 804.278.9187

Sponsorship Opportunities Premier Conference Sponsor Employer Leadership Forum Sponsor

Membership Breakfast Sponsor

Hot Topic Discussion Sessions Sponsor

Awards Banquet Sponsor

APSE Networking Events Sponsor

Advertising Opportunities

Conference Program

Advertisements Full-page black and white Ad 7.5” width x 10” height $750 Half-page black and white Ad 7” width x 4.5” height $500 Quarter-page black and white Ad 3.5” width x 4.5” height $300 Bag Insert (Advertisers may send flyers, catalogs, or other promotional items for inclusion in the conference bags.) $300

Promotional Product

Advertisements (Available on First Come, First Serve basis) Conference Bags $7,500 Your company logo will accompany the APSE logo on the 2011 APSE National Conference bags. Conference Umbrellas $6,000 Your company logo will accompany the APSE National logo on conference umbrellas, a special gift to all attendees. Conference Pedometers $5,000 Your company logo will accompany the APSE National Logo on the conference pedometers, a special gift to conference attendees. Hotel Key Cards $5,000 Your company logo will be placed on the Westin hotel key cards for conference attendees. Conference Lanyards $3,000 Your company logo will accompany the APSE Na-tional logo on the conference lanyards.

For more information please contact:

Jenny Levet Conference Advertising Coordinator

jenny@apse.org or 804.278.9187

Advertising Opportunities

Showcase your business, services, products or research to an anticipated audience of over 850 attendees from all 50 states and several foreign countries this summer by exhibiting with

APSE during the 2011 APSE National Conference at the beautiful, downtown Westin Seattle.

APSE Exhibitor Benefits:

Exposure for your company to an anticipated 850 to 1,000 attendees

Skirted table and two chairs

Recognition in APSE pre-conference advertising including recognition in pre-conference and post-conference issues of APSE’s e-newsletter, theAdvance

Recognition on the APSE website

Recognition in the conference program including full listing of your business contact information as well as a 75 word description of your business

One time use of conference post-conference attendee email list in electronic for-mat

Complimentary continental breakfast and afternoon refreshments both days

Complimentary admission for ONE exhibit representative to the APSE Awards Luncheon Banquet with opportunity to purchase additional tickets to this event

Exhibit Dates and Hours:

Tuesday, June 14: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

For more information on exhibiting and to request an exhibitor’s contract, please contact:

Paula Johnson, APSE Local Contact Paula@paulajohnson.us or call (360) 606-2961

Betsy Elwood, APSE Exhibit Coordinator Betsy@apse.org or call (804) 278-9187

Financial assistance may be available for Supported Entrepreneurs through the APSE Foundation. Contact Betsy Elwood for more information.

Exhibitor Opportunities

AAIDD CARF

Clark County DD DK Arts

Elsevier College of Direct Support Georgia APSE

Handhold Adaptive Indiana APSE

Indiana Institute on Disability & Community Impact Publications

Internal Revenue Service Job Accommodation Network

King County DD Kansas APSE

Kelderman Klassy Glass Louisiana APSE

Lewis County DD Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission

Maine APSE New Jersey APSE

New York State APSE Safeway

Service Alternatives, Inc. Spokane County DD

Tennessee APSE VCU-RRTC

Washington Initiative on Supported Employment Wisconsin APSE

A BIG Thank You Goes Out To The 2011 National Conference

Sponsors, Exhibitors & Advertisers

There’s still time to sponsor, exhibit and advertise at the 2011 National APSE Conference!

Contact Jenny Levet at jenny@apse.org or (804) 278-9187

APSE 2011 National Conference Registration Online Registration is available at www.apse.org

First Name Last Name_____________________________________________ Job Title Company Name Street Address City _State Zip Telephone Number E-mail APSE Member # ___I will attend the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, June 15th included in my registration fee.

___Awards Luncheon Guests are welcome at $40 per person. Name of Guest (s): _______________________

___Vegetarian Meal requested

___I will attend the APSE Membership Breakfast on Thursday morning, included in my registration fee.

Conference fees include Thursday Membership Breakfast and Awards Luncheon.

APSE Cancellation Policy: April 8th is the final day to cancel with a full refund minus a 25% processing fee. After April 8th, you will receive half of the registration fee minus a 25% processing fee.

Please list any disability related accommodation needs and special dietary needs (e.g. sign language interpretation, Braille, or large print materials, etc.) All requests need to be made by May 2, 2011. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return this form & payment to APSE Mail: APSE, 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 700, Rockville, MD 20850

Email: jenny@apse.org FAX: (301) 251-3762

Questions: Please contact Jenny Levet at jenny@apse.org or call (804) 278-9187

Conference Registration Fees

Early Rate On or before

April 15

Regular Rate On or before

May 23

Late Rate On-site or after After May 23rd

APSE MEMBER

Individual Fee $295.00 $340.00 $385.00

Students with ID $175.00 $200.00 $225.00

Family Members/Individuals with Disabilities

$175.00 $190.00 $210.00

NON-MEMBER

Individual Fee $425.00 $450.00 $500.00

Students with ID $200.00 $225.00 $250.00

Family Members/Individuals with Disabilities

$200.00 $225.00 $250.00

Awards Banquet Guest $40.00 $40.00 $40.00

TOTAL Amount Due:

Payment Information

Make Check payable to APSE PO# ____Visa ____Mastercard ____Am Express

Credit Card # ______ ___ Security Code:____________________ __ Expiration Date:_______ ______________ ___ Name on Card: _______ ___ Signature: ____

Please note: Individual rates are intended for anyone who works in supported employment, rehabilitation, or related fields.

Please email Black and White Advertisements to Jenny Levet at jenny@apse.org by May 6, 2011 to be included in

the program. Advertisements should be in a JPEG or PNG Format with a minimum of 300 dpi.

Questions: Please call 804.278.9187 or email Jenny Levet at jenny@apse.org

Sponsor, Advertising & Exhibitor Application

Contact Name Title Company Name (Please print name exactly as it should appear in all marketing and promotional materials.)

Street Address City State Zip Phone Number _________ Fax Number E-mail Co. Website

Sponsorship Levels Rate

Venti Sponsor $35,000

Grande Sponsor $25,000

Tall Sponsor $15,000

Short Sponsor $10,000

Doppio Sponsor $5,000

Solo Sponsor $1,000

Conference Program Advertising

Rate

Full page $750

Half page $500

Quarter page $300

Bag insert $300

Other Representative: If someone other than the key contact will be representing your company, please pro-vide his/her name, title, and contact information below:

Contact Name

Title

E-mail

Are you a first time exhibitor? Yes or No

If yes, how did you hear about APSE? __________________

Payment Information

Check payable to APSE Visa __ Mastercard __ Am Express __ Purchase Order #__ Credit Card # Expiration Date Name on Card Signature

Exhibitor Fees Rate

Deluxe Rate (includes 1/4 page Ad in conference program)

$850.00

Standard Rate $600.00

Supported Entrepreneur Rate $150.00

Additional Awards Luncheon Ticket $40.00

TOTAL: $

Please return this form & payment to APSE by May 6, 2011

Mail: APSE 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850

Email: betsy@apse.org Fax: 301.251.3762 Questions: 804.278.9187

Please Note: Conference Registration is not included in Exhibit Rates.

Promotional Products Advertising

Rate

Conference Bags $7500

Conference Umbrellas $6,000

Conference Pedometers $5,000

Hotel Key Cards $5,000

Conference Lanyards $3,000

APSE Membership Application

Name_____________________________________________ Business _________________________________________ Address___________________________________________ City ____________________State _______Zip____________ Telephone (_______)________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________ I heard about APSE ? 2011 APSE National Conference

Basic Member $ 105 Annual income greater than $26,000 $ 85 Annual income between $17,000 and $25,999 $ 60 Annual income between $10,000 and $16,999 $ 25 Annual income less than $10,000

If you would like to give a Gift Membership to someone, please contact APSE. $ 250 Contributing Member - includes $105 individual membership plus $145 tax-deductible donation to the APSE Foundation. $ 500 Sustaining Member - includes $105 individual membership plus $395 tax-deductible donation to the APSE Foundation.

Individual Membership APSE is supported by membership dues. We appreciate your

honesty when selecting your annual income category.

Please provide the following information. I am a (n): Citizen with a Disability Family Member Student (not yet working in the field) Employer Professional (please give your job title)________________________________

My Business is a (n): For Profit Business SE Provider State Agency School Federal Agency University Advocacy Organization Rehab Facility Other (specify)___________________________________

Business Memberships (Note: APSE dues are not tax deductible)

Basic Business Member: - $700. Includes all individual member benefits for up to eight individuals: an electronic version of theAdvance newsletter, action alerts, electronic JTPR and APSE Connections, and up to eight votes in elections and other voting issues.

Contributing Business Member: - $900. All member benefits as a Basic Business Member, PLUS 5% discount (above the already discounted membership rate) for national conference and training registrations for the eight members, and a certificate of membership for display.

Gold Business Member: - $1,500. All member benefits as a Contributing Business Member PLUS an additional two individual members (*Total of Ten); listing in all four newsletters of theAd-vance, hotlink to your business on the home page of the APSE web-site, 10% discount on additional individual memberships from your business and APSE Plaque for display in your business;

Businesses must designate individuals who will be covered under a Business membership below or attach a list of members.

Name E-mail 1. ____________________________________________________________________ 2.____________________________________________________________________ 3.____________________________________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________________________ 6. ___________________________________________________________________ 7. ___________________________________________________________________ 8. ___________________________________________________________________ *9. __________________________________________________________________ *10.__________________________________________________________________

Membership Enhancements

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation (JVR) APSE Members: Electronic access free; print copy: $50/yr

Yes! Apply my APSE discount and start/continue my subscription to a print copy of the JVR at $75.00.

Yes! I want to contribute to the APSE Foundation in the amount of $ ___________.

Yes! I want to sponsor a Citizen with a Disability at $25.00.

Payment Instructions: Send check, purchase order or credit card information with your application to:

APSE • 451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 700 • Rockville, MD 20850

Canadian and other non-US members add $20 to rate

Amount Enclosed (US currency only): ______________________ Please Print clearly:

Name on Card ___________________________________________ Card Number____________________________________________

Cardholder Signature_____________________________________ Expiration Date : Month_________________ Year______________

3 digit Security Code ___________________ VISA MasterCard Am. Express

EIN: 54-1470501

22nd Annual APSE National Conference

June 14-16, 2011

Seattle, WA Pre-Conference Day ~ June 13, 2011

Inside: Breakout Sessions, Keynotes, Sponsor &

Exhibitor Information and More!

www.apse.org

2011 National Conference Hosts

To become a Sponsor of the APSE 2010 National Conference, please contact APSE at 804.278.9187 or jenny@apse.org

451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 700 Rockville, MD 20850