Conferences

December 2007

Job Coaching Web Course

On December 4-17, 2007 TRN, Inc. is offering its popular 2-week, 20-hour web training covering key principles and hands-on tools for effective job design, instructional and behavioral support strategies, and the development of natural and co-worker supports for workers with disabilities. Registration is $149 US. participants can log on at any time during the course period and participate in the training.

The course is taught by Tammara Geary. Tammara served as Executive Director of APSE: The Network on Employment for 10 years. She has trained and consulted extensively on supported employment, and as a job coach, received an award for Excellence in Direct Service. She is a lead associate for Griffin-Hammis Associates. To learn more about the training and to register, go to: http://www.trninc.com/entry/welcome2.asp

Philadelphia Roundtable on Supporting American’s Veterans

You are cordially invited to attend a Roundtable Discussion entitled “Supporting America’s Veterans” on December 10, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the Philadelphia Regional Office. Please RSVP by December 3, 2007. E-mail your reply to Gina.Klaus@va.gov or Diane.Covias@va.gov OR leave a voicemail with the Philadelphia VA Regional Office’s VR&E Division at (215) 842-2000 Ext. 4496.

International Forum on Disability and Development: Caring, Participation, and Action

December 10-15 2007: Beijing, China
This year’s International Forum on Disability and Development, jointly sponsored by the China Disabled Persons’ Federation, Peking University, University of Southern California, and Griffith University, will take place in Beijing, December 10-15 2007. Representatives from the United Nations, World Bank, World Health Organization, the National Development and Reform Commission of China, the Ministries of Civil Affairs, Finance, Health, and Labor and Social Security, and both domestic and foreign well-known scholars are invited to attend the forum. View the announcement | Download the registration form

Promoting Partnerships & Employment for People with Disabilities in State Government

Is the public sector doing what it can to attract and recruit individuals with disabilities into state employment? This Web cast will share information regarding how the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has targeted its grant process to explore an innovative idea of enhancing employment opportunities into state employment.

In addition you will learn how to access this program as well as learn how the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management is building resources for the state agencies to assist them in implementing the Governor’s Executive Directive on recruiting and hiring more people with disabilities. Learn More and Register Online for this Free Webcast.

April 2008

International Forum 2008: Securing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

April 12 & 13, 2008: Sheraton Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
Select speakers including experts with regional and UN experience, advocates and community leaders will present and participate in panels and lead discussions around the posed questions. The forum will also provide a space for dialogue and informal conversations. We invite you to host a dialogue session and to share your insights and expertise. Those interested in speaking and or participating at the Forum, please contact Robert A. Stodden at stodden@hawaii.edu

24th Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities

April 14 & 15, 2008: Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Even though it is not until next year, now is the time to start planning to attend PacRim. The 24th Annual Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities will be held April 14 & 15, 2008 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. For more information about Pac Rim, please see http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/.

May 2008

2008 National ADA Symposium and EXPO

On May 12-14, 2008 at America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri the National ADA Symposium and EXPO will be held. It is a comprehensive three-day conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability laws sponsored by the National Network of Disability and Busines Technical Assistance Centers. Visit http://www.adasymposium.org to find out why the National ADA Symposium has become the conference to attend on the ADA.

July 2008

Celebrate the Spirit of New Orleans at Workforce Innovations 2008

Workforce Innovations 2008, the premier, annual conference for workforce, business, economic development, and education leaders, heads to New Orleans, LA on July 15-17, 2008. Join 3000+ colleagues for thought-provoking pre-conference activities and community service opportunities, inspiring plenary sessions, Learning Labs, the latest ETA updates, and great networking.

Mark your calendar now for July 15-17, 2008 and experience the spirit of New Orleans at Workforce Innovations 2008. Registration and special rate hotel information will be available soon at www.WorkforceInnovations.org.

October 2008

CIRRIE Conference

The Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange (http://cirrie.buffalo.edu) is pleased to announce that an international conference on Toward Culturally Responsive Disability Services will be held October 6 and 7, 2008, in Niagara Falls, New York. Complete information and the Call for Papers are at http://cirrie.buffalo.edu/conference2008/index.html