Achieving the Goal of Employment First!

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1 2015 Regional Institute: From Workshops to Workplaces Achieving the Goal of Employment First! The two-day program* is designed to help disability services providers transition to a supported employment business model with the goal of serving their clients in competitive, integrated jobs in their communities. *Information geared towards all of those connected with organization change. APSE will partner with the Employment State Leadership Mentor Program (EFSLMP) Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on the first day of the Regional Institute

2 ABOUT APSE & EFSLMP Elite Association: For 26 years, APSE has been the only national organization with an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities. APSE is a national non-profit membership organization, founded in 1988 as the Association for Persons in Supported Employment, now known as the Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst! Employment State Leadership Mentor Program (EFSLMP): EFSLMP is a cross disability, cross systems change initiative through the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). States participating in the EFSLMP must commit at least six state agencies who will work together to implement the Employment First approachcoordinating resources, alignment of policies & updating service delivery to increase integrated employment for people with disabilities.

3 Regional Institute Location Detroit Michigan The Mid-West was chosen as the location for the Inaugural Regional Institute due to the high demand for technical assistance in Organization Conversion. The Regional Institute will move to the West Coast in 2017 and the East Coast in Why Detroit? A once-booming economy, thanks to the automobile & shipping industries, Detroit fell into a deep depression in the 1970s and 1980s. Crime and gang activity escalated at an alarming rate, and the number of jobs in the city dropped tremendously. However, today Detroit is a city going through a major transformation-the economy is back on the rise, it is a mecca of small business start-ups, art and culture. The transformation of Detroit is very similar to the transformation going on today in Supported Employment. EmploymentFirst is making waves throughout the Nation--the idea that people with disabilities should be employed in the community as the first and preferred service option-is a catalyst for many business model changes. MGM Grand-Downtown Detroit The MGM Grand is a great location for the Inaugural Regional Institute-From Workshops to Workplaces Achieving the Goal of Employment First. With a commitment to employing thousands, a variety of amenities including a spa, four restaurants & a casino-this hotel is located in Downtown Detroit-a great backdrop for many organizations and attendees to start and/or continue to make their transformation!

4 Regional Institute Inaugural Regional Institute: For the first time in APSE History, this event will bring together national experts on organizational change and organizations seeking to change their business model from one of segregated services to integrated community based employment services. Opening Evening Reception The opening reception will take place on Monday, November 16 th Join attendees and Subject matter experts for an evening of networking and informal mentoring! November 17 th 2015: Enjoy an entire day of Technical Assistance* from the EFSLMP subject matter experts. Together, these experts have worked with 35 states across the United States on organizational and systems change! A midday luncheon will be extended to ensure a lengthy opportunity for mentoring and networking November 18 th 2015: National APSE leaders will lead focused and specific tracks* for organization leadership & management, Families and Self Advocates and lastly, Employment Support Professionals. A mid-day luncheon will be extended to ensure a lengthy opportunity for mentoring and networking Closing session: to include facilitated strategic planning. Leave the Regional Institute with plans and next steps for your organization s transformation.

5 Sponsorship Opportunities Platinum $50,000 Presentation Slot in Breakout Schedule Sponsorship of the Luncheon Custom Press Release One time use of Attendee List Signage throughout event Seven (7) registrations or five (5) full Sponsorships for a Self- Advocate or Family Member 8 Registrations 8 APSE Memberships Exhibit Booth Full Page Ad Recognition in APSE Connections conference communications Opportunity to place marketing item in conference attendee bag Company listing on the APSE website & Social Media and Event Program Gold $25,000 Sponsorship of General Session One-time use of the attendee list Signage throughout event Five (5) registrations or three (3) full Sponsorships for a selfadvocate or family member Six (6) registrations Six (6) APSE Memberships Exhibit Booth Full Page Ad Recognition in APSE Connections Opportunity to place marketing item in conference attendee bag Company listing on the APSE website & Social Media and Event Program Silver $10,000 Sponsorship of Evening Networking Signage throughout event Three (3) Registrations or one Full Sponsorship for a Self-Advocate or Family Member Four (4) Registrations Four (4) Memberships Exhibit Booth Full Page Ad in Program Recognition in APSE Connections Conference Communications Company listing on the APSE website and Social Media and Event Program

6 Sponsorship Opportunities Bronze $5,000 One (1) Sponsorship of a Self-Advocate or Family member Two (2) Registrations Two (2) APSE Memberships Exhibit Booth 1/2 Page Ad Recognition in APSE Connections Company listing on the APSE website and Social Media and Event Program APSE Blue $2,500 One (1) Registration Two (2) APSE Memberships 1/2 Page ad Recognition in APSE Connections Company listing on the APSE website and Social Media and Event Program Contributor $1,000 Two (2) APSE Memberships 1/4 Page Ad in the Program Recognition in APSE Connections Company listing on the APSE website and Social Media and Event Program Supporter $500 Recognition in APSE Connections Company listing on the APSE website and Social Media and Event Program Additional Sponsorship Opportunities: Bag Insert 1/4 Page advertisement $350 each

7 Exhibiting Opportunities Exhibitor Benefits Two full days of exhibiting and networking with the anticipated 300 attendees at the Inaugural Regional Institute Six Foot skirted table and two chairs Recognition in APSE pre and post conference advertising including recognition in APSE s newsletter, APSE Connections. Company listing on the APSE Website with hyperlink to your site. Recognition in the conference program, including full listing of business contact information and a 75-word description of your business. Complimentary continental breakfast both mornings. Exhibiting Options: Deluxe Exhibitor: Standard Exhibitor: *Supported Entrepreneur: ¼ Page Ad in program Wireless internet One time use of attendee list Prime Location Two Conference Registrations Opportunity for two people to attend the networking luncheon each day of the event. One Conference Registration Opportunity for one person to attend the networking luncheon on each day of the event. One Conference Registration Opportunity for one person to attend the networking luncheon on each day of the event. *This exhibiting option is for people with disabilities who own their own business. One additional lunch opportunity will be provided each day for a support person if needed.

8 Secure your Sponsorship & Exhibiting Opportunity PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY: Company Name Contact Name Phone Number Address (billing) City/State/Zip Website Address To Secure a Sponsorship Opportunity (Please Check): To Secure an Exhibiting Opportunity* (Please Check) o Platinum $50,000 o Deluxe $1,100 o Gold $25,000 o Standard $600 o Silver $10,000 o Supported Ent. $150 o Bronze $5,000 o APSE Blue $2,500 o Contributor $1,000 TOTAL: o Supporter $500 o Bag Insert $350 o ¼ Page Ad $350 Please Return to Macey Chovaz: macey@apse.org or fax: Payment Options (Please Check): o Make Check Payable to APSE Check # o Request Invoice Name: Address: o Credit Card Name on Card: Credit Card #: Exp. Date: Sec. Code: Signature: