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Events in October 2020

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September 28, 2020
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October 1, 2020(1 event)

10:00 am: Employment First Stakeholder Event (Online)


October 1, 2020

Join us as we kick off the Employment Support Symposium a bit differently this year with our annual Employment First Stakeholder Event.

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October 6, 2020(1 event)

10:00 am: State of the State Panel (Online)


October 6, 2020

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October 7, 2020(3 events)

1:00 pm: How to Tell Stories That Open Hearts and Change the World (Online)


October 7, 2020

Storytelling opens our minds to possibilities. It is an art that can be incredibly transformative.  Storytelling is also very personal and full of meaning, inspiration and awe for both ourselves as well as our listeners.

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3:00 pm: The Employment Forum - Virtual Meeting (Online)


October 7, 2020

Employment Forum: Topic Coming Soon!
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6:00 pm: Fall Music Fest!! (Online)


October 7, 2020

Join in and enjoy good music, conversation, and fun! A schedule of performances will be made available to all those who wish to join in. This event is free for all, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

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October 8, 2020(1 event)

2:00 pm: Facilitated Brainstorming & Graphic Facilitation (Online)


October 8, 2020

The human services field is bursting with opportunities to collaborate with internal and external partners, but how do you bring people together in positive, effective, and creative ways; ensuring full participation and buy-in?

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October 13, 2020(1 event)

10:00 am: Building Future Leaders Panel Discussion (Online)


October 13, 2020

SPIN’s commitment to Employment First not only prioritizes that employment is the first and preferred outcome for people, but in addition, prioritizes leadership development at all levels of the organization by investing in the career and professional development of its employees.

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October 14, 2020(1 event)

1:00 pm: In Our Own Voice (Online)


October 14, 2020

This presentation will provide a personal perspective of mental health conditions, as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it's like to have a mental health condition. NAMI's "In Our Own Voice" presentations change attitudes, assumptions, and ideas about people with mental health conditions.

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October 15, 2020(1 event)

2:00 pm: ADA Legal Rights and Responsibilities (Online)


October 15, 2020

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October 20, 2020(1 event)

10:00 am: What I Wish I Knew In My Employment Journey (Online)


October 20, 2020

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October 21, 2020(2 events)

1:00 pm: Visible vs. Invisible Disabilities - A Cross-Disability Look at Employment Disclosure (Online)


October 21, 2020

Disability disclosure has always been a hot topic for people with disabilities, whether it be on the job, in school, or just in everyday life. Join a panel of people with visible and invisible disabilities, as they share their thoughts and opinions about disability disclosure in the workplace and, possibly, beyond.

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3:00 pm: The Employment Forum - Virtual Meeting (Online)


October 21, 2020

Employment Forum: Topic Coming Soon!
Join the Employment Forum to learn... more details coming soon!

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October 22, 2020(1 event)

2:00 pm: Best Practices & Collaboration in Secondary Transition (Online)


October 22, 2020

Collaboration with community agency partners results in opportunities to share ideas, resources, and information to improve post-school outcomes for transition-aged students with disabilities. This overview discusses the importance of effective collaboration, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and agency involvement, and provides practical tips and resources for parents, educators, and students.

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October 27, 2020(2 events)

10:00 am: Diversity in Business Panel Discussion (Online)


October 27, 2020

Diversity – A word that comes up in many conversations. It is not just a buzzword, a quota, or even a program. Dive deeper into the conversation as panelists share, explore, and question how businesses can do and be better. Continue to learn and navigate tough conversations in the workplace.

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10:00 am: Now More Than Ever: Self-Care & Wellness in the Workplace & Beyond (Online)


October 27, 2020

"Treat your body as a temple." "It takes a village..." "It starts with me." We have heard these statements time and gain, but in these times of change and shift, our own self-care and definition of wellness has become ever more expansive and (unsurprisingly) has filtered into all aspects of life.

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October 28, 2020(2 events)

1:00 pm: My Person-Centered Journey (Online)


October 28, 2020

Person-centered planning has helped many people achieve a better life of their choosing. Liz Humphrey shares her achievement of a life of her choosing, and her personal experiences on her "Person-Centered Journey"!

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3:00 pm: 20th Annual Points of Transformation Awards (Online)


October 28, 2020 October 30, 2020

This year we will celebrate each nominee as a winner/honorable mention via a virtual program on October 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST. The event will take place via Zoom and registration for each date is required. Registration will close once the capacity of 250 participants has been reached per date.

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October 29, 2020(2 events)

3:00 pm: 20th Annual Points of Transformation Awards (Online)


October 28, 2020 October 30, 2020

This year we will celebrate each nominee as a winner/honorable mention via a virtual program on October 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST. The event will take place via Zoom and registration for each date is required. Registration will close once the capacity of 250 participants has been reached per date.

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1:00 pm: ENDNOTE: Full Accessibility & Inclusion in the Workplace (Online)


October 29, 2020

Advancing Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a core value of many organizations. Inclusion is incomplete without individuals with disabilities, but disability inclusion is often understated and sometimes ignored in D&I initiatives.

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October 30, 2020(1 event)

3:00 pm: 20th Annual Points of Transformation Awards (Online)


October 28, 2020 October 30, 2020

This year we will celebrate each nominee as a winner/honorable mention via a virtual program on October 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST. The event will take place via Zoom and registration for each date is required. Registration will close once the capacity of 250 participants has been reached per date.

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October 31, 2020
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