www.networksfortraining.org proudly presents The 11th Employment Supports Symposium A Pennsylvania Employment Conference for People with Disabilities Moving Employment Forward: Building Employer Relationships June 1 - 4, 2010 Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn?s Landing 201 South Columbus Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.928.1234 www.hyatt.com The 11th Employment Supports Symposium has received primary support from the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health / Mental Retardation Services. This brochure has been funded by the CMS Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (CFDA #93.768). Additional sponsorship opportunities are available! (See inside for contact information.) General Information Networks for Training and Development, Inc. is proud to host its 11th Employment Supports Symposium, A Pennsylvania Employment Conference for People with Disabilities: Moving Employment Forward: Building Employer Relationships. This Symposium brochure highlights a variety of sessions that explore strategies, best practices, and initiatives which enhance employment outcomes through building employer relationships and collaborations. National and local presenters will share examples of success and provide valuable information. The full Symposium program will be available to you upon arrival at the Symposium. This year?s Symposium begins with a celebration of Philadelphia?s Vision for Employment 2010, a four-year citywide initiative started in September, 2006. Following this full day of reflection, celebration, and planning for the future the Symposium continues with various sessions focusing on transition, self advocate and family perspectives, creative and innovative practices, leadership and personnel development, and building employer relationships. As has become our tradition, the Symposium concludes with an Awards Luncheon. Every attempt has been made to make the Symposium affordable to everyone who wishes to attend. We welcome all from across Pennsylvania and beyond to attend this exciting event! Who Should Attend: All those interested in supporting people with disabilities in finding and maintaining paid employment, including employers, job coaches, employment specialists, people with disabilities, family members, administrators, and Supports Coordinators / case management staff across all disabilities! Accessibility: This brochure is available in several formats on the Networks? website, www.networksfortraining.org. Alternative formats of this brochure are available upon request. During the Symposium, we will make every effort to meet individual needs so you can take full advantage of all this event has to offer. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about any other accessibility concerns, please contact Shauna Roman at 215.546.4111, or e-mail registrar@networksfortraining.org. Noteworthy Events Celebration of Philadelphia?s Vision for Employment 2010! Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:00 am - 6:00 pm This day-long celebration will spotlight the outstanding accomplishments of this citywide initiative by recognizing significant historical hallmarks of supported employment in Philadelphia, and focus on keeping the momentum going into the future! ?2010 and Beyond? Cocktail Reception Tuesday, June 1, 2010 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Enjoy a visual display by mural artist, Jon Laidacker, as he showcases current projects which include Philadelphians with disabilities. Film Festival! Wednesday, June 2, 2010 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Come view some noteworthy films highlighting positive portrayals of people with disabilities. There will be an opportunity for discussion following each viewing. ?Employment for All? Cocktail Reception Wednesday, June 2, 2010 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5th Annual Employment Awards Luncheon Friday, June 4, 2010 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Welcome Arthur C. Evans, Jr., Ph.D. Director, Philadelphia DBH/MRS Luncheon Special Guest Michael Boris General Manager, Max & Me Catering Exemplary Employer Awards 5th Annual Octavia Green Dream Job Award A Special Thanks... ...to members of the Content Committee for their collaboration towards this year?s Symposium! Gene Bianco, Pennsylvania Association of Rehabilitation Facilities Ed Butler, Governor?s Committee for People with Disabilities Diane Cashman, Office of Developmental Programs Carmen Donegan, Office of Developmental Programs Rose Higby, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Stacy Kyle, AHEDD / PA BLN John Miller, AHEDD Kathy Sykes, Philadelphia DBH / MRS Tuesday, June 1 Highlights Philadelphia Vision for Employment 2010 Celebration! Keynote Carrying the Legacy of Employment for All David Mank, Ph.D., Director, Indiana University Institute of Disability and Community Kathy Sykes, Director, Philadelphia MRS More speakers will be announced soon! Afternoon Breakout Sessions Data, Data, and More Data! Leonard Kravitz, Philadelphia DBH / MRS Behind the Scenes: The Making of the One City, One Vision Video Jeffrey Orlin, Philadelphia DBH / MRS Julia Barol, Networks for Training and Development, Inc. Reaching Business: Lessons Learned Stacy Kyle, AHEDD / PA BLN The Philadelphia Transition Planning Project! Julia Barol, Networks for Training and Development, Inc. Ann Marie Campbell, Philadelphia DBH / MRS Susan Schonfeld, Community Integrated Services Closing Session Where Do We Go From Here? Facilitator: Rosa McAllister Wednesday, June 2 Highlights Keynote Meaningful Work, Meaningful Lives Keith Jones, President, SoulTouchin? Experiences, Inc. Morning Breakout Sessions Succeeding in the Workforce: A Professional Development Model Judy Dotzman and Pat Wray, SPIN Lisa Meyer, Office of Development Programs Consulting System WISE(Work Incentive Seminar Event) Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Spurring Creativity! Claire Conway, Ph.D., cre8aha! Project Search in Phoenixville: A Journey Begins Rita Mandik, KenCrest and others Promoting Transition Success for Students on the Autism Spectrum Domenico Cavaiuolo, East Stroudsburg University Happy 5th Birthday, Philadelphia Employment Forum! Leonard Kravitz, Philadelphia DBH / MRS and other Forum Members Afternoon Breakout Sessions Microenterprise Outcomes James Conroy, Center for Outcome Analysis Film Festival! Networks? Team Acquired Brain Injury and Return to Work: Strategies for Long Term Success Jessica Chappell, Main Line Rehabilitation Thursday, June 3 Highlights Opening Plenary Session Leadership, Employment, Action, and You! Cesilee Coulson, Executive Director, WiSe Morning Breakout Sessions Jobs by 21: A Seattle Transition from School to Work Initiative! Cesilee Coulson, WiSe The Times They Are ?A Changin? Domenico Cavaiuolo, East Stroudsburg University Marti White, Parent Matthew White, Self-Advocate Marianne Bear, Via of the Lehigh Valley Outside the Box: A Customized Employment Approach Randy Dicks and Elizabeth Coles, Sharp Visions Resource Guide 101: An Employment Guide Project Trish Golden, Montgomery County Office of Developmental Disabilities Afternoon Breakout Sessions Workplace Accommodations Exhibit Suzanne Erb, Philadelphia Mayor?s Committee on Disability Using Mini-Grants to Improve Practices Philadelphia 2010 Mini-Grant Award Winners (AHEDD, CIS, PATH,SPIN) Friday, June 4 Highlights Morning Breakout Sessions Building Employer Capacity to Support Employees with Disabilities in the Workplace Jack Hillyard, Office of Developmental Programs / Office of Long-Term Living Hyatt?s Inclusive Hiring Practices! Employee from Hyatt Corporation Exemplary Employer Award Sessions Award-winning employers share their experiences hiring people with disabilities. ... and more to be announced! Directions By Car Philadelphia International Airport: Take I-95 North to Exit 20 (Washington Ave./Columbus Blvd.). Turn left onto S. Columbus Blvd. The hotel is located 3/4 mile north on the right. Baltimore, Washington, and points South: Take I-95 North past the Philadelphia Intl. Airport to Exit 20 (Washington Ave./Columbus Blvd). Turn left onto S. Columbus Blvd. The hotel is located 3/4 mile north on the right. New York, New Jersey, and points Northeast (via NJ Turnpike): Take NJ Turnpike South to exit 4 (Philadelphia/Camden Exit). Merge onto 73 North. Merge onto 38 West. Merge onto Ben Franklin Bridge. Merge onto I-95 South. Take Exit 20 (Washington Ave./Columbus Blvd). Turn left onto S. Columbus Blvd. The hotel is located 3/4 mile north on the right. Harrisburg, Hershey, and points West: Take Pennsylvania Turnpike East to exit 326 (Valley Forge). Merge onto 76 E following signs to Central Philadelphia. Take I-676 East (Vine St.) to 95 South. Merge onto 95 South. Take Exit 20 (Washington Ave./Columbus Blvd). Turn left onto S. Columbus Blvd. The hotel is located 3/4 mile north on the right. Parking: Hyatt Regency self-parking $10; valet parking $21 Public Transportation: AMTRAK Train Station (Located at 30th St Station: 4 miles from hotel) Taxi from 30th St. Station - approximately $12-$15. SEPTA The closest subway stop to the Hyatt is at 2nd and Market Streets (Blue Line). This is only a five minute walk from the Hyatt?s front door. The Route 25 bus stops in front of the hotel. Routes 17, 21, 33, and 42 are all in walking distance. One-way fare for bus or train is $2.00. Transfers cost $0.75. Contact Septa?s website, www.septa.org, for additional information. Hotel Accommodations Rooms are available at the Hyatt Regency Penn?s Landing - call 215.928.1234 for reservations. Blocks of rooms have been reserved at several local hotels at reduced conference rates. When calling for reservations, mention Networks for Training and Development, Inc. See below for specifics: Hyatt Regency Penn?s Landing: 201 South Columbus Blvd. 215.923.8660 Reserve by May 5, 2010 - Cost: $155 Comfort Inn: 100 N. Columbus Blvd. 215.627.7900 Reserve by April 30, 2010 - Cost: $99 Any additional questions, contact Doris Kalina at 610.935.6624. REGISTRATION FORM The 11th Employment Supports Symposium Moving Employment Forward: Building Employer Relationships Please complete one registration form per person. Registration forms may be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed. Name: _______________________________________________ Last First Job Title/Role__________________________________________ Organization (if applicable) _________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________ State: _____________ Zip Code: ___________________ Day Phone Number (_______)_______________ E-mail: ___________________________________ Conference Options Cost By 4/30/2010 5/1/2010 & After ___ Day One (Philadelphia Day) (Tuesday, June 1, 2010) No charge No charge ___ Day Two(Wednesday, June 2, 2010) $25.00 $30.00 ___ Day Three(Thursday, June 3, 2010) $25.00 $30.00 ___ Day Four(Friday, June 4, 2010) $25.00 $30.00 ___ Full Symposium(w/ luncheon) $75.00 $100.00 ___ Full Symposium(no luncheon) $50.00 $75.00 ___ Luncheon only $25.00 $30.00 Please choose one for luncheon: ___ Chicken Cacciatore ___ Butternut Squash Ravioli (vegetarian) People with disabilities may attend the Symposium free of charge, excluding the luncheon; a limited number of scholarships are available to cover the cost of the luncheon. Questions about registration, sponsorship, scholarships, accessibility, and payment should be directed to: Networks for Training and Development, Inc. The Commons at Valley Forge 1220 Valley Forge Rd., # 17 Box 206 Valley Forge, PA 19481-0206 Attention: Shauna Roman registrar@networksfortraining.org Phone: 215.546.4111 Fax: 215.731.0965 www.networksfortraining.org