Tuesday, September 20th
8:30am – 8:00pm PST
– Day 1 (9/19) – Day 2 (9/20) – Day 3 (9/21) –
Opening Keynote: 8:30 – 9:45am Grand Ballroom C
1st Sessions: 10 – 11am
| Presenters | Session Title | Room |
| Amy Schneider Jennifer Trout | Stress, Trauma, and Burnout- A guide to supporting your clients to cope, manage and flourish. | Meeting Room 4 |
| Jeff Flesner Michael Rogers | Employment with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – What does that mean? | Meeting Room 5 + streaming live |
| David Murahashi Noah Seidel | Students for APSE (10:00am – 12:00pm) | Meeting Room 10 |
| Wally Tablit | Infusing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion into our work: Reflections on Power, Practice, and Pride | Meeting Room 11 |
| Michael Koplin | Foundational Community Supports: Helping to create and elevate all individuals to have an equal employment experience | Meeting Room 12 |
| Bobbie Jo Sweet Pam Stoutenburg | Why your agency should provide group Pre-Employment Transition Services | Maple Ballroom |
Awards Ceremony: 11:15 – 11:45am
Description: WA and OR APSE recognize individuals and organizations in our community whose efforts and contributions advance Employment First. We are proud to announce this year’s nominees and winners of the Employee Advocate Award, Outstanding Employment Professional Award, Community Partner Award, and the Outstanding Employer Award.
Lunch on your own: 11:45am – 1:15pm
2nd Sessions: 1:15 – 2:15pm
| Presenters | Session Title | Room |
| Lindsay Piper | Supporting Positive Sexuality and Healthy Relationships for People with Developmental Disabilities | Meeting Room 4 |
| Sydney Krebsbach | Sydney’s Employment Journey Past & Present | Meeting Room 5 + streaming live |
| Ivanova Smith | Students for APSE (1:00pm-2:00pm) | Meeting Room 10 |
| Kyla Parkins | Arc of Spokane-Business Opportunity School for Success | Meeting Room 11 |
| Mary McDirmid | Financial Planning for Parents of kids with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities – What is going through a parent’s mind when going into the workforce. | Meeting Room 12 |
| C.J. Webb | Language and Employment Success | Maple Ballroom |
3rd Sessions: 2:30 – 3:30pm
| Presenters: | Session Title | Room |
| Hannah Voss | Supporting LGBTQIA+ Clients and Coworkers | Meeting Room 5 + streaming live |
| Erin Holthaus Peggy DiSalle | Remote Supports with SafeinHome | Meeting Room 10 |
| Ryan Farrow | CBRE Supported Employment Program | Meeting Room 12 |
| Alexandria Rae Cordova Ali DeYoung | Talented Alexandria & Her Website Portfolio | Maple Ballroom |
Scavenger Hunt: 6:00 – 7:30pm Meet at the Registration Table to Participate!
Description: Join us for a night of adventure as we embark on a Scavenger Hunt across the city! It will be tons of fun, and you’ll have the chance to win Prizes Meet at registration to participate.
– Day 1 (9/19) – Day 2 (9/20) – Day 3 (9/21) –
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