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Employment First Conference 2024 – Day 1

Arkansas APSE brings you the 8th Biennial Employment First Conference: Changing The Climate!

Where: Hot Springs Convention Center, 134 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71901
When: Mon. October 7 @ 9:30 a.m. – Wed. October 9 @ 1:00 p.m.

This is the best employment conference for participants to learn how to serve Arkansans with disabilities leading to competitive integrated employment. You don’t want to miss this opportunity. CRC hours will be available.

A few of the topics are:
Working after a Traumatic Brain Injury
Helen Keller National Center
Lions World Services
Work Incentives
Job Development
Pre-Employment Transition Services
Project Search for Adults
Business Engagement
National Policy Update
AR ABLE

Online registration is available at https://www.apsear.org/2024-conference-registration.

Nearest Hotels: Hotel Hot Springs or Embassy Suite.

Hotel Reservations:
Hot Springs Hotel: (501) 623-6600 or 1-877-623-6697
Conference Hotel Code-“ARAPSE24” or
the hotel website link: Hotel Hot Springs Booking Link

Embassy Suites Hotel: 501-624-9200
Conference Hotel Code: “AR APSE Biennial Conference” or
the hotel website link: Government Rate (MUST present ID at check in) & Non-Government Rate

What is APSE?
APSE is the only national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to Employment First, a vision that all people with disabilities have a right to competitive employment in an inclusive workforce. People with disabilities should not work sequestered in sheltered workshops, earning only pennies an hour. APSE wants people with disabilities to enjoy the company of a wide range of coworkers, an opportunity for greater financial independence, and the ability to contribute to the economy. APSE provides their members with the tools, opportunities, and timely information needed to take action and build better workplaces through work with policymakers and employers. APSE is the national voice on workplace inclusion. Arkansas APSE is the local chapter for this national movement.

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For more information visit the AR APSE website: www.apsear.org or you can contact us at [email protected] with any questions or to become an exhibitor or sponsor/partner.