Wish I was in Mayberry . . .life was much simpler then!

Finding a job in today’s economy can be difficult for anyone. When you add adisability and criminal history to the picture, the challenge is even greater. Drugtesting and criminal background checks are prevalent in the hiring practice.Liability issues and insurance demands deter these individuals from getting hired.So what is an employment specialist to do?

Barbara will provide an overview of state and federal laws as they relate toworking with individuals with criminal histories, including sex offenders, and howincarceration impacts entitlements. She will provide insight to risk factors withthis population as well as resources that are available. Participants will have anopportunity to practice approaches that allow the job developer and the individualto speak with businesses in order to maximize employment success.

About Barbara BarnettBarbara Barnett is a Trainer/Consultant for the Supported Employment Consultation and Training Center(SECT). A certified trainer in Evidence Based Practices in Supported Employment, she provides educationand technical support to mental health providers throughout Indiana. Over the past 20 years, she hasworked with individuals with serious mental illness and developmental disabilities in vocational, residential,music therapy, and forensic settings. She is coauthor of the soon to be published Indiana resourcemanual, A Guide to Facilitating Employment for Persons with Mental Illness who are Ex-offenders.

Schedule12 noon – 1:00 pm Registration & Networking1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Session 1: Working with individuals with criminal histories2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Break & Refreshments2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Session 2: Working with individuals with criminal histories4:15 pm Adjourn

presented by

Barbara Barnett

Interactive Workshop on Ex-Offenders

PRE-CONFERENCE: DECEMBER 8

2009 IN-APSE ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Destination Employment - Pilot Your CareerIt’s time for Indiana’s 19th annual IN–APSE Conference. The conference providesnetworking opportunities so that you can share employment resources and information withyour peers. This year we will have a Business Leadership Network (BLN) track to add varietyto your trip. You can learn new techniques and renew your commitment to competitivecommunity employment for people with disabilities. The destination is employment and youwill be in the driver’s seat. Destination Employment–Pilot Your Career provides new opportunities tolearn to advance employment opportunities throughout Indiana.

The work we do providing quality employment services is a new and different journey everyday and you are invited to explore the creative approaches and educational opportunitiesbeing presented. The conference has activities that every tourist loves: keynote addresses,hands on presentations, and the networking opportunities. The outline of the two days canbe found in this map which includes: the travel agents involved and their session overviewsfor your review. This year’s journey includes interest categories and theme tracks to guideyour decision-making. Whether you like to travel far away or take day trips the culture youare entering is about how you adjust and adapt in the realm of competitive employment forpeople with disabilities. We look forward to seeing you in December!

Jack McCallMotivational Humorist

Life: The Great Balancing Act

Jack McCall is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, the Tennessee School of Bankingat Vanderbilt University, and the Graduate School of Banking of the South at Louisiana StateUniversity. He began his career as a marketing specialist for the Tennessee and U.S. De-partments of Agriculture. Over a span of twenty years he distinguished himself as a financialservices professional and healthcare executive.

After developing his storytelling craft for over thirty-five years, he left the corporate worldin 2000 and founded Jack McCall, Inc., a professional speaking/training firm based in Hartsville, Tennessee.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

J. Randolph LewisSenior Vice President of Distribution and Logistics for WalgreensSetting a New Standard for Employing People with Disabilities - how Walgreens put the “able” in Disabled

Randy Lewis is a senior vice president of distribution and logistics for Walgreens, the nation’slargest drugstore chain. He oversees Walgreens distribution network across the U.S. andPuerto Rico. A graduate of the University of Texas, he earned a B.B.A. in accounting in 1971, aB.A. in economics in 1974 and an M.B.A. in 1975. He served in the Peace Corps in Peru from1971 to 1973 and worked his way through graduate school as a dance instructor at ArthurMurray.

Co-ChairsCarla OrrAdult & Child

Vickie LootensCardinal Services

Linda ClouseDevelopmental Services

Kim DequisIndiana Vocational Rehabilitation

Bitta DeweesStonebelt

Margaret GilbrideIndiana Institute on Disability and

Community

Linda HardinProfessional Advocate

Jeffrey HughesIndiana Vocational Rehabilitation

Koleen LinkerAdec, Inc.

Eve Pressnell-MooreGateway Services

Ron RoembkeEaster Seals Crossroads

Bruce SchnaithEaster Seals Crossroads

Patti SebancSycamore Services

Pat SellmanArc Rehab

Tina SkeelSECT Center

Denise SosbeSosbe Solutions

Theresa StinsonEaster Seals Crossroads

Sylvia StonerIndiana Vocational Rehabilitation

Melanie WellsBosma

Rudy WinderlichEvansville ARC

CONFERENCECOMMITTEE

ANNUAL RECEPTION

Flying HighEvery great pilot just like every IN-APSE conferenceattendee deserves to have a little fun on occasion.

Join your colleagues Wednesday evening for snacks,drinks, prizes and fun at the world-renowned annualIN-APSE networking reception.

Come see and be seen!

WEDNESDAY, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE

Wednesday, December 98:00 am - 9:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:30 am Session One Breakouts10:40 am - 10:45 am Welcome10:45 am -12:00 pm OPENING KEYNOTE: Randy Lewis

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch on Your Own1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Session Two Breakouts3:15 pm - 4:45 pm Session Three Breakouts5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Annual Reception: Flying High

Thursday, December 108:00 am - 9:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00 am - 10:30 am Session One Breakouts10:45 am -12:15 pm Session Two Breakouts12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Awards Luncheon: Orchestrating Rewards2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CLOSING KEYNOTE: Jack McCall3:00 pm -3:15 pm Closing Remarks & Grand Prizes

WEDNESDAY: SESSION ONE9:00 - 10:30 AM

Work Incentive Options: OJT, Work Experiences, and Tax CreditsJean Updike and Shirley Olwine, FSSA/VRSAn overview of Vocational Rehabilitation’s incentive policy and howto implement it with Results Based Funding including necessarydocumentation. Ample time for an open discussion of how incentivescan be and have been beneficial to businesses will be provided.

A New Destination in 2010: Benefits, Finances and Asset Development ProgramsBecky Banks, IIDCExplore the possibilities that exist for individuals you support througha new project under the Medicaid Infrastructure Grant (MIG), thathelps consumers that are working increase their financial outcomesthrough benefits literacy, financial literacy (managing money) andasset development programs (asset building and saving).

Illness Management and Recovery: A Journey into RecoveryRodger Borders III, Dave Thomas, Kim Gatten,and Jim Dilger, Adult and Child MHCLearn how to implement evidenced-based Illness Management andRecovery (IMR) into a treatment milieu for adults diagnosed withserious mental illness. Various modules of IMR will be discussed andthe strategies of Wellness Recovery Acton Plans (WRAP) as effectivemeans to reduce relapse. Consumer involvement, person-centeredplanning, motivational interviewing, and strength-based concepts arethe tools of real recovery. Strategies for implementation and continu-ous quality regarding IMR and WRAP will be presented.

Autism and Assistive TechnologyWade Wingler, Brian Norton, Andrew Goff, andSara Croft, Assistive Technology Center, INDATA Project,Easter Seals CrossroadsTechnology can mean the difference between success and strugglingwith daily tasks for those with autism. Most of us take computers,cell phones, the internet and social networking for granted, but theycan assist people with autism by making daily communication andorganization easier. Join this knowledgeable team for an interactivepresentation on some amazing technology used to assist those withautism in the areas of memory and prompting systems, communica-tion and personal organization.

BLN Track___________________The Employer’s Perspective: Why Hire People with Disabilities?Daniel Grundmann and Kevin Deardorff, Lake City BankWhy hire people with disabilities? Hear from three Indiana employersabout why they made the choice to include people with disabilities intheir business. Find out from their perspective the benefits and issuesin developing a diversified work force.

Growing Your Bottom Line: Financial Incentives for Hiring People with DisabilitiesDennis Born, SECT Center, and Steve Savage, Sandy/Savage and AssociatesDesigned to introduce employers to a number of financial incentivesfor hiring and retaining people with disabilities, this session will focuson the Ticket to Work program as well as tax credits and deductionsfor large and small businesses.

1:30 - 3:00 PM

Stress ManagementVickie Lootens, Cardinal ServicesAt the cutting edge of stress management, Lootens offers a powerfulblend of cognitive training and clinically-proven relaxation techniquesthat will enable participants to manage stress in the most challengingcircumstances. Techniques provided in this session will benefit yourpersonal life and enhance communication and productivity on the jobby focusing on principles and techniques that are essential forsuccessful leadership, self-mastery, focus, and the ability to workeffectively with others.

Understanding AutismScott Fogo, Easter Seals CrossroadsAutism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the world andall Human Service professionals must be prepared to meet the uniqueneeds of those affected by pervasive developmental disorders. Thisworkshop will include the explanation of an autism diagnosis andexplore the basic principles of treatment for children and adults.

The New Ticket to Work Program: Make it Work for your OrganizationDennis Born, SECT Center, Carla Orr, Adult and ChildMental Health, and Jean Updike, FSSA/DDRSAn overview of the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Workprogram, highlighting the regulatory improvements, Indiana VocationalRehabilitation Partnership Plus model and an open dialog with asuccessful Employment Network from Indiana.

TBIRay Horn, Neuropsychology AssociatesNeuropsychology is the study of how the functions of the braininfluence thinking, acting, and feelings. It can provide both generaland client-specific knowledge that can assist in the vocational processfor neurologically impaired individuals. This session includes adiscussion of the values and limitations of vocationally orientedneuropsychological testing for brain-impaired clients with a particularfocus on traumatic brain injury.

BLN Track___________________The New ADA: Make the New Law work for you and your BusinessRobin Jones, DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA CenterThe Americans with Disability Act’s (ADA) 2008 reauthorizationincludes a number of changes will that enhance and improve the law.Session participants will learn about how to implement the new ideasand approaches to meet the law and better support your current andfuture employees with disabilities.

U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs: Promoting Opportunities for the Disabled and VeteransJohanna Aviles-Campos, Department of LaborLearn about OFCCP initiatives for outreach and positive recruitmentof the disabled and veterans and discuss how enlisting the support ofdisability recruiting sources, the US Department of Labor ’s initiativeon Accessibility of Online Applications Systems, and hiring andpromoting disabled workers and veterans results in success stories onreasonable accommodations.

WEDNESDAY: SESSION TWO

WEDNESDAY: SESSION THREE3:15 - 4:45 PM

Workplace Visual Impairment & RehabilitationDr. Kevin Houston, IU School of OptometryLearn about the latest advances in the assessment of visual functionand the benefits of low vision examinations for the workplace. Topicsinclude new tests that enhance the ability to predict function in theworkplace, resulting in more appropriate selection of visual aides,emerging vision enhancement technologies such as spectaclemagnifiers, LED hand magnifiers, telemicroscopes, bi-optic and fulldiameter spectacle mounted telescopes, screen enlarging and screenreading software, and CCTV’s.

Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs): A Review of Treatment ApproachesScott Fogo, Easter Seals CrossroadsPPDs are difficult to understand and even more difficult to treat. Thissession will provide participants with the knowledge needed to identifythe primary treatment approaches for PDD, understand the guidelinesfor evaluating treatments, and provide tools for helping families todecide which treatment is best.

Pilot to Control Tower . . . Is Anyone Listening? Improving the Flight PlanTeresa Grossi, IIDC and Jean Updike FSSA/DDRSThis interactive session provides general information on Article 7(Indiana’s special education law) and VR’s policy on collaboration intransition services. Following an overview of the policies, participantswill engage in a facilitated examination of actual practices that willimprove participant understanding of the law and policy. Topics includelooking at ways to more consistently implement collaborative effortsin transition services across the state and the exchange of ideas.

Strengthening Relations with Disability Recruitment SourcesJohanna Aviles-Campos, Department of LaborAn OFCCP discussion of the federal regulations regarding personswith disabilities. The discussion will be focusing on the obligations offederal contractors and effectively recruiting qualified individuals withdisabilities and special disabled veterans. Participants will explore howemployment service providers can assist federal contractors andOFCCP to overcome barriers to equal employment opportunities forindividuals and veterans with disabilities. Also discussed will be theDOL recognition and awards for disability providers.

BLN Track__________________What’s New In Assistive Technology? Who, What, When, Where, Why and How Much?Wade Wingler, Easter Seals CrossroadsWhat’s new in Assistive Technology? How much does it cost? Wherecan you find better support for employees using AT? During thisinteractive session Wingler shares his expertise and offers hands-on onexperiences with some of the newest and most effective AT options.Plenty of time will be available for questions and answers.

Inside INdiana Business: A Look at the Future of IndianaGerry Dick, President & Managing Editor, Creator & Host,Inside INdiana Business, Grow INdiana Media Ventures, LLCAn opportunity to meet one of Indiana’s best known business experts,this session highlights Gerry’s perspectives on Indiana’s economicoutlook and how it affects employers hiring people with disabilities.

THURSDAY: SESSION ONE

Virtual Office What Providers Need to KnowJeff Hughes, FSSA/VRSYou’ve heard the rumors. You’ve seen the signs. As more and morecounselors go “virtual” throughout the state, many providers havequestions as to what it means to them. Learn about how VR’s virtualoffice program benefits counselors and engages consumers in the field.Come, ask questions, and be prepared to discuss virtual office.

Conflict Resolution (Part 1)Stephen Liebsch and Brooke Carey, Cardinal ServicesHaving the ability to resolve conflict effectively is one of the biggestchallenges in today’s business world and it is vital to personal andprofessional success. This interactive session will provide opportunitiesfor personal growth by building one’s understanding of and providing thetools to handle conflict. Attendees with a background of Meyers BriggsType Indicator are preferred. (To be continued during the next session.)

Knowing Autism & Social Expectations: Sometimes We Know What We Don’t Know & Sometimes We Don’tMelissa Dubie, The Center on Community Living andCareers, IU Institute on Disability and CommunityWhat kinds of inappropriate behaviors do your clients show in public?Do they understand the difference between public and private places? Isthe job set up using structure, predictable routines, with visuals to avoidinappropriate sexual behavior? Do you know how to coach the clients towork towards positive social interactions? This session offers training inthe use of social narratives, visual supports, video modeling, andpositive reinforcement to encourage proactive positive social interactionson the job and within community settings.

Before the Destination, the Leave-Taking: How Life’s Losses Impact the JourneyMargaret Gilbride, The Center on Community Living andCareers, IU Institute on Disability and CommunityWe all experience change—positive and negative—throughout ourrespective journeys. With every change, no matter how welcome, thereis loss. People with disabilities experience all the changes and losses ofthe general population and much more; they are usually less supportedin anticipating, navigating, and adjusting to them. This session examineshow the experience of change and loss is similar and different for peoplewith and without disabilities and how an understanding of those similari-ties and differences can enhance the quality of life.

New Passengers_________________After the Plane Has Landed: Navigating RetentionAnn Chabal and Roxane Fischer-Piepenbrok, GoodwillIndustries of Central IndianaYour job seeker is now employed and your work has just begun! How doyou ensure your client’s success? This session will present retentionstrategies from the perspective of the employer and the employee andshow how to create unique tools you can use with clients to train andkeep them on the job. Attendees will see fresh ideas from the presenterscombined 33 years of experience developing solutions, for employersand their employees.

Keys to Unlocking Job Development ChallengesPaulette Gardiner and Lauriale Cabrera,ELLE LLC/Mission ManagementThis workshop assists individuals that are responsible for jobdevelopment and business development by creating an understandingof the importance of job matching vs job development. Information onvarious phases of employer relationship development will be presentedin addition to providing strategies to assist with job development.

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Working with OffendersLisa Cummings and Michael Woods, Public Action inCorrectional Efforts/Offender Aided Re-entryAn interactive session focusing on how individuals deal with the negativeimplications of having a criminal background and how to overcome thestigma as it relates to speaking with potential employers. Scenarios willbe presented about barriers persons with criminal backgrounds facewhen trying to find gainful employment and viable solutions will bepresented. This session will arm participants with the tools needed to giveclients options and choices.

Conflict Resolution (Part 2)This session is a continuation from Session One on how to resolveinterpersonal conflicts. Objectives of the session include participantsgaining an understanding of conflict and developing tools to handle itmore effectively.

Taking Off to CARF LandLinda Clouse, Developmental Services, Inc.and Brent Cardin, Arc Rehab ServicesGet the latest information regarding CARF Standards and serviceapplication from CARF Surveyors. This interactive session emphasizes“Best Practices” through the use application and programming examplesfrom other states that have recently been surveyed. Discussions includepast and future surveys for your agencies.

Land the Work You WantDenise Sosbe, SOSbe’s SolutionsDuring these difficult times many traditional jobs and ways of workingare slipping off the radar. It doesn’t mean there isn’t work out there, wejust need to get creative. This interactive session will provide innovativestrategies for creating jobs adding another tool to your developer ’stoolbox helping you think about work differently and to create jobopportunities during these turbulent times.

Supported Career Development: Creating Opportunities for Lifelong Vocational SuccessDan Mustard and Eve Pressnell-Moore, Gateway ServicesThis session introduces Supported Career Development, an approachthat addresses the lack of advancement for workers with disabilities havemade in terms of hours worked, wages, or benefits. Attendees will learnpractical strategies for assisting clients with career development andupward movement, how to improve the quality of employment outcomes,and how the lives of individuals who have secured employment underthe program have changed.

New Passengers_________________Barriers to EmploymentDena Dawn Thomas, Gateway ServicesLearn how to identify barriers individuals face when searching foremployment. Join this group discussion of solutions and strategies toovercome these obstacles in order to successfully secure and maintainemployment.

10:45- 12:15 PM

THURSDAY: SESSION TWO CONFERENCE DESTINATION

The conference will be at the Indianapolis Marriott East, arecently remodeled facility featuring an indoor pool, workoutroom, and a beautiful new courtyard with waterfalls, fire pits,and plenty of outdoor seating - destination relaxation!

Address: 7202 E 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219

Location: The Marriott is conveniently located on the eastside of Indianapolis at the intersection of I-465 and I-70.The hotel easily accessible to most major highways andjust minutes from downtown Indianapolis.

Rates: The Marriott East is offering 2009 IN-APSE confer-ence attendees a special rate of $94.00 per double orqueen room per night plus taxes and fees (if a tax-exemptform is provided by your organization, the hotel will charge$94.00 plus the customary Inn Keeper Fee).

Reservations: To receive discounted rates, please callthe hotel directly at (317)352-1231 or (800)228-9290 nolater than November 21, 2008 and identify yourself asan IN-APSE meeting attendee. Requests for roomsafter November 21, 2009 will be based on availability.

Food & Fun: Food and beverage outlets are availablewithin the hotel, including the Indy Steak & Rib and LincolnSquare Restaurants, which serve reasonably priced,quality food for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days aweek. Several popular restaurants are located within athree block radius of the hotel.

More Information: Detailed information on the hotel andsurrounding area can be viewed by visitingwww.marriott.com/inddt

Indianapolis Marriott East

2009 IN-APSE Conference

REGISTRATION FORMTHE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Copy and complete this form for each registrant. Submit registrations with a checkor money order payable to IN-APSE by November 26, 2009 to the address below.Walk-in/onsite registrations or registrations postmarked after the deadline will besubject to a $20.00 late fee. Credit cards will not be accepted.

Name: Title: IN-APSE Member* Number:

Organization: BLN Code:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) E-mail:

Special Dietary Requirements: m None m Vegetarian m Other:

*To receive IN-APSE member rates, you must include your member numbers when registering.

Registration Type and Fees:PRE-CONFERENCE (DECEMBER 8): m IN-APSE Member* ($70.00) m Non-Member ($80.00) Total Due: $_________

ONE DAY (DECEMBER 9 OR 10): m Wednesday, December 9 ONLY m Thursday, December 10 ONLYm IN-APSE Member* ($125.00) m Non-Member ($150.00) Total Due: $_________

TWO DAY (DECEMBER 9 AND 10): m IN-APSE Member* ($205.00) m Non-Member ($250.00) Total Due: $_________

THREE DAY (PRE-CONFERENCE PLUS TWO-DAY CONFERENCE):m IN-APSE Member* ($250.00) m Non-Member ($295.00) Total Due: $_________

MEALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS:The following meals and special events are included in the registrationfees for each day. Please indicate which of the following you plan to attend:

m Yes, I plan to attend the reception Wednesday evening

m Yes, I plan to attend the awards luncheon on Thursday

LEAD PRESENTERS ONLYLead presenters need to complete the following:

I am a lead presenter on m Wednesday m Thursday

I m will m will not be attending the entire two day conference.

I m will m will not be attending the entire day that I present.

I m will m will not be attending the reception on Wednesday evening.

I m will m will not be attending the awards luncheon on Thursday.

Important Datesto Remember

♦ November 17 Stipend Requests♦ November 21 Hotel Reservations♦ November 26 Registrations Due

Stipend Requests: Due November 17, 2009Conference and pre-conference stipends may be available forindividuals with disabilities and their parents, family members, orcaregivers. Only Indiana residents qualify. Recipients will be basedon individual need and the availability of funds. Recipients will benotified at least two weeks before the conference. ReimbursableExpenses Include: registration fees; personal assistance; mileage;lodging; and meals. Reimbursements can be expected 6-8 weeksafter the conference. Contact: Eve Pressnell-Moore at (317)738-5500 x305 or epressnell_gatewayservices@yahoo.com

Mail completed registrationform and payment to:

2009 IN-APSE Conferencec/o Susan Wilson, Conference Planner

10021 S CR 600 WDaleville, IN 47334

Phone: (765)621-2310FAX: (765)622-1978

BUY 3 TWO-DAY

GET 1 FREE!Limit ONE free TWO Day Conference

registration per organization.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: Requests for assistancein reading materials and completing registration forms,accessible formats, including large print, Braille, oralternate format; interpreters; wheelchair accessiblespace; and minor assistance for meals or otheractivities must be received at least two weeks beforethe conference.

DECEMBER 8, 9 & 10at the Indianapolis Marriott East

19TH ANNUAL CONFERENCEfeaturing the Business Leadership Network

2009 IN-APSE CONFERENCEc/o Susan Overs Wilson10021 S CR 600 WDaleville, IN 47334csowilson@ndwave.comPhone: (765)621-2310

Destination EmploymentPilot Your Career

Registrations

are due

November 26!