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Tag @nationalAPSE on Facebook and Twitter The theme for the #APSE2019 conference is “Gateway to Inclusive Employment.” Fittingly, APSE is the only national membership association dedicated to Employment First, a vision that all people with disabilities have a right to competitive employment in an inclusive workforce. All of our efforts are geared towards this vision and we strive to educate and empower individuals who share this common goal. This year’s conference will be no different; the conference content will educate you about assistive technology solutions for employment, best practices to achieve the Employment First standard, along with diversity and inclusion efforts focusing on people with disabilities in the workforce. Get ready to ask questions and hear from subject-matter experts, and keynote speakers, like Frances West who founded a global advisory company called FrancesWestCo, and Liz Weintraub, an advocate for the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD). We are confident that the #APSE2019 conference will exceed your expectations and we hope that you will walk away empowered and ready to take action at your workplace and in your community. There is power in numbers. Take advantage of this amazing group of attendees so that you can continue to advocate for people with disabilities by spreading the message of Employment First. We are glad you’re here and we look forward to meeting you! Please stop by and introduce yourselves. 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Jenny Stonemeier Heidi Maghan Executive Director President, APSE Board of Directors Jenny StonemeierJenny Stonemeier Heidi MaghanHeidi Maghan ExecutiveExecutive Director Director President, President, APSE Board APSE of BoardDirectors of Directors 2019 NATIONAL APSE CONFERENCE At-A-Glance 2019 Schedule Tuesday, June 18, 2019 Monday, June 17th, 2019 Day 1: General Conference Preconference Opening Session & Welcome, Exhibiting, Karaoke, APSE Museum celebrating 30 years Time Event Location 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Conference Check-in/Onsite Registration Grand Coat Room Breakout Sessions Tracks Represented: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Morning Preconference Sessions 4th Floor Breakout Rooms Transition (geared toward family and transition-aged students); Chapter Leadership; Leadership for 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch on Your Own the Future; Innovative Practices; Public Policy & Funding; Family, Student, & Self-Advocate; Mental 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Afternoon Preconference Sessions 4th Floor Breakout Health, Employer Engagement (for providers) Rooms 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Chapter Leadership Institute (Invitation Gateway Terrace Time Event Location th only; RSVP required) (18 Floor) 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Check-in/Onsite Registration Grand Coat Room 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Exhibiting Grand Ballroom Foyer 9:00 am – 10:00 am General Session & Welcome Grand Ballroom 30 APSE Conferences: A Look Back, A Look Head 10:00am – 10:10 am Break 10:10 am – 11:25 am Concurrent Breakout 2nd and 4th Floor Breakout Sessions Rooms 11:25 am – 12:55 pm Lunch On Your Own 12:55 pm – 2:10 pm Concurrent Breakout 2nd and 4th Floor Breakout Sessions Rooms 2:10 pm – 2:20 pm Break 2:20 pm – 3:20 pm Concurrent Breakout 2nd and 4th Floor Breakout Sessions Rooms 3:20 pm – 3:30 pm Break 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Concurrent Breakout 2nd and 4th Floor Breakout Sessions Rooms 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Welcome