Georgia Association of People Supporting Employment First
#EqualEmployment1st
Join us for an exciting conference focused on advancing equitable employment for people with disabilities! Meet job coaches and developers from across Georgia and learn innovative practices on job development.
The featured speakers, David Hoff and Doug Crandell, will provide insight and inspiration for effective job development for people with mental health and developmental disabilities. David is a Program Director for the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston. He has an extensive background in working with public systems and community agencies to enhance employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Doug is a subject matter expert in customized employment with the Employment First State Leadership. His area of expertise is using evidence-based supported employment practices to help support people with complex barriers to work. In addition, conferees will have the opportunity to choose among several concurrent sessions featuring experts from DBHDD and GVRA who will share state-of-the-art information on inclusive employment policy and funding initiatives in Georgia.
A great learning and networking experience is about to happen – you are invited! Come enjoy three days in the beautiful Classic City!
Event Date:
Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - Thursday, October 11, 2018Location:
UGA Center for Continuing Education & Hotel1197 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602
Cost:
- GA APSE Member: $200
- Non-Member: $250
- Self-Advocate/Family Member/Student: $200
Event Cancellation Policies:
(1) A cancellation received by 5:00 p.m. ET on or before September 14, 2018 will be refunded, minus a $35 processing fee. No refunds will be issued thereafter; substitutions will be allowed. (2) To change or cancel your registration, call (706) 542-7493, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. (3) If an event is cancelled for any reason, the UGA Hotel and Conference Center will not be responsible for any charges related to travel.
Hotel Cost:
You will be given the opportunity to make a hotel reservation as you proceed through the online registration process.
To change or cancel your hotel reservation, call (800) 884-1381 or (706) 542-2134.
Program Contact Information:
Program Contact:
Dawn Johnson
(770) 963-8694, ext. 147
djohnson@hihopecenter.org
Registration Contact:
The Georgia Center
(706) 542-7493
registration@georgiacenter.uga.edu
Special Needs: If you require special services, email Nette Penn by September 14, 2018.
Dietary restrictions should be indicated on the registration form or during the registration process.
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