Join the Revolution: Employment First! Employment Now! 15th Annual Conference Monday, May 19th, 2008 Ramada-Mall of America 2300 East American Boulevard Bloomington, MN 55425 Keynote Presentation: Kevin Kling All Day Track: Job Development Laura Owens - National APSE
Breakout Sessions: Self Advocacy - A Story of Success T.J. Monroe - Forest Park, OH
Humorist and playwright, Kevin Kling describes his zodiac sign as “Minnesota with Iowa rising,” and his accent and parlance could be right off the set of the movie “Fargo.” While many of his reference points are specific to the upper Midwest, his childhood stories and topical observations touch upon universal human experiences, with plenty of absurdity and irony in the mix. He is a talented writer with the ability to capture the complexities of a moment in just a few words. As he explains it “I have a small command of the English language so I try to make each word a hero.” Kevin grew up in Osseo, Minnesota and graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in 1979 with a B.A. in Theatre. He has been awarded several prestigious arts grant and fellowships. The National Endowment for the Arts, The McKnight Foundation, The Minnesota State Arts Board, The Bush Foundation, and others have all recognized the artistry of Kevin Kling.
Customized Employment - Good for Business Chris Davies - St. Paul, MN Justin Mann - Office Depot, Plymouth, MN
Employment Policy in Wisconsin Lisa Mills - Madison, WI
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Registration fee includes materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks.
For more information, or if you require an accommodation, contact: Connie Moore at 612-290-5678
[email protected]
MN Employment First Coalition Don Lavin - Spring Lake Park, MN Bob Niemiec - Bloomington, MN
Evidence-Based Supported Employment Rise, Inc. Spring Lake Park, MN
Hotel accommodations: Ramada Mall of America 2300 East American Boulevard Bloomington, MN 55425-1228 Toll Free: 800-328-1931 Local: 952-854-3411 Fax: 952-854-1183
Town Hall Meeting Immediately following the last session of the conference. Join us for a discussion about what’s going on at national and Minnesota APSE and help us shape the future.
Ramada-Mall of America 2300 East American Boulevard Bloomington, MN 55425
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Job Retention - Taking Care of Business Connie Moore - Plymouth, MN Bruce Ario - Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota APSE 15th Annual Conference Monday, May 19th, 2008
About Our Keynote Speaker:
A block of rooms has been reserved for “Minnesota APSE” for May 18th and 19th. price is $89.90 +tax per night for a standard room (2 queen beds).Each guest should call to make his/her own reservation with a credit card.
Check here if you are registering for the all-day job development track.
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MN APSE Member
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Non Member
$50
Self-Advocate, Family Member, or Staff Accompanying a Self Advocate
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Complete the form, detach and make payment to: MN APSE P.O. Box 23087 Richfield, MN 55423-0087
Minnesota APSE The Network on Employment
Presents
The 15th Annual Conference and Membership Meeting
Join us for the 15th Annual MN APSE Conference in Bloomington, “Join the Revolution, Employment First! Employment Now!” MN APSE has been at the forefront of an employment revolution that is taking hold in our state as well as across the nation. In keeping with our tradition, MN APSE has assembled a program of training and inspiration to keep the momentum going and the dream of community-based integrated employment for people with significant disabilities alive and well. The day will open with a keynote presentation from humorist, playwright, and native Minnesotan, Kevin Kling, who will share stories and topical observations that touch upon universal human experiences, with plenty of absurdity and irony in the mix.
MN APSE - The Network on Employment P.O. Box 23087 Richfield, MN 55423-0087
Laura Owens, Ph.D., Public Policy Fellow from the National APSE will conduct an all-day session devoted to job development.
Join the Revolution: Employment First! Employment Now!
TJ Monroe, a nationally-renowned public speaker and self advocate, will be telling his story, from being known as a number in a state institution to traveling the country to make sure this doesn’t happen to others today. Other sessions include:
Monday, May 19, 2008 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
The MN Employment First Coalition and Report Challenges and solutions regarding integrated employment in Wisconsin Employer perspectives on customized employment
Ramada Mall of America 2300 American Boulevard East Bloomington, MN 55425
Soft skills needed for success on the job Evidence-Based Supported Employment The day will close with a Town Hall Meeting with MN APSE members and guests
