Orlando: Alert: Florida APSE Conference Six Weeks Away

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Wilbur Hawke wrote: Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 3:13 PMTo: Wilbur Hawke Subject: Alert: Florida APSE Conference Six Weeks Away Florida APSE CONFERENCEEverybody Works! Everybody Wins!The Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando FLAugust 20, 21 & 22, 2008The Florida APSE Conference is a little over six weeks away and we are looking forward to seeing each of you in Orlando! Early Registration is extended to Thursday, July 31 2008. Registration forms can be found at: http://www.flapse.org . A sampling of conference presentations follows:General Sessions Dave Mank (Opening Keynote) "Some things old. Some things new. Some things rediscovered. It's time for Employment as the first option"· "State of the State" (Thursday 9:00 AM) - An annual event at our conference, decision makers from APD, Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Education and Substance Abuse and Mental Health will be discussing the

current and future directions of their various agencies. SAMPLING OF BREAKOUT SESSIONSSelf Employment Information: "Making Self-Employment Work for Persons with Disabilities ~ as seen through the eyes of the entrepreneur" · "Florida Vocational Rehabilitation and Self Employment"Mental Health Information:· Psychotherapeutic Medications: How They Impact Functional Ability and Employment· Severe Mental Illness: Nature, Recognition, and Impact on FunctionSupported Employment

Information:· Florida Vocational Rehabilitation and Supported Employment· "Of Course I'm going to Work" - APD Employment InitiativeFunding and Grant information:· How to Write Grant Proposals for Funding from The Able Trust· Social security disability programs, work incentives and the ticket to work: what you need to know to keep it working for you. School Transition Information:· Project Discover - An innovation transition program for students with significant disabilities using the Discovery process

in the County School District, Stuart, FL.Community resources information:· The Benefits of visiting a WIA One Stop Career Service CentersAdvocacy and Self Advocacy Information:· A discussion ranging from how to have an impact on governmental decision makers to the outcomes of the last legislative session in Tallahassee. Led by Kingsley Ross· Employment First! A discussion and call to action!?And don't miss the first ever Florida APSE awards!?CEU's available for VR

Counselors.? There are still a few scholarships for individuals with disabilities available and the deadline for application has been extended to Friday, July 31 2008. If you are interested, please check our website at http://www.flapse.orgFor further information, contact Micheal Capps - e-mail mcapps@... or - e-mail lclark@...