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May 2012

Great Lakes ADA Audio Conference Series – May 2012: May 15; Twenty percent of Americans have disabilities and may have access and functional needs that will affect their ability to read or understand preparedness information, hear alerts and warnings, utilize accessible transportation during an evacuation, maintain their independence in a shelter, find accessible housing if theirs has been destroyed, access services to enable them to return to work and deal with a myriad of other challenges.; Contributed by: Robin Jones Teleconference/Webinar

Wisconsin Integrated Employment Summit: May 22; The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disables and WI APSE would like to invite you to an Employment Super Summit!; Contributed by: Ann Sievert Kalahari, Wisconsin Dells

Great Lakes ADA Audio Conference Series – June 2012: Jun 19; Did you know that the size of an access aisle and the number of accessible parking spaces required under the 2010 ADA Standards have changed?; Contributed by: Robin Jones Teleconference/Webinar

National APSE Conference (June 26 - June 29): Jun 26; APSE supports the only annual national conference focused solely on the advancement of integrated employment.; Contributed by: Laura Owens Crystal City Marriott Gateway, Arlington, VA

Annual RESNA Conference (June 28 - July 3): Jun 28; RESNA is central and key to the ever-changing field of assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering, bringing individuals together to exchange and share knowledge and expertise about how technology can contribute to the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities.; Contributed by: RESNA Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore, MD

Wisconsin Council on Special Education: Jul 13; Regular meeting to provide advice to the state superintendent and Department of Public Instruction on matters related to special education for students with disabilities.; Contributed by: DPI Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, 125 South Webster Street, Madison, WI, 53703

AHEAD Conference 2012 (July 17 - July 21): Jul 17; The annual conference is the Association’s hallmark event and draws participants from around the world who represent education, government, legal, research, and technology fields, among others. Attendees come together for an exciting mix of learning, policy development and face-to-face networking.; Contributed by: Laura Owens, Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE) The Sheraton Hotel Canal Street, New Orleans, LA

Great Lakes ADA Audio Conference Series – July 2012: Jul 17; Mark the 22nd anniversary of the ADA by joining this audio conference as we listen to representatives of the Federal Agencies present an update on their litigation, technical assistance and enforcement efforts over the past year.; Contributed by: Robin Jones Teleconference/Webinar

Great Lakes ADA Audio Conference Series – August 2012: Aug 21; Advances in technology have given rise to new power-driven devices that were not necessarily designed for people with disabilities, but are being used by some people with disabilities for mobility.; Contributed by: Robin Jones Teleconference/Webinar

Great Lakes ADA Audio Conference Series – September 2012: Sep 18; 2012 is a presidential election year and as we reflect back to 2008 we know that 14.7 million Americans with disabilities voted in the 2008 election. This is a significant increase over the 10.9 million Americans with disabilities who voted in the 2000 presidential election.; Contributed by: Robin Jones Teleconference/Webinar

WI SHRM Conference (October 3 - October 5): Oct 3; Each fall the WI State SHRM Council sponsors one of the largest conferences in the Midwest for HR professionals.; Contributed by: Robin Jones Kalahari Resort & Conference Center, WI Dells, WI

NADD 29th Annual Conference & Exhibit Show (October 17 - October 19): Oct 17; This conference features speakers and sessions that provide comprehensive training about Mental Health needs for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.; Contributed by: NADD Denver, CO

30th Annual Closing The Gap Conference (October 17 - October 19): Oct 17; Come and learn, first-hand, about the products and best AT practices and strategies by and for teachers, therapists, clinicians, parents and end users alike.; Contributed by: PERC Minneapolis, MN