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More information can be found on the Conferences and Retreats tab as well as the Training tab.
Conference and Retreat Organization Name | Conference and Event Organization Information | Conference and Event Organization Contact |
AL- APSE (Alabama Persons in Supported Employment) Conference | APSE, The Network on Employment was formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities. Supported employment focuses on a person’s abilities and provides the support the individual needs to be successful on a long-term basis. This conference occurs once a year and is a great opportunity to understand more about what employment looks like for individuals with disAbilities. | P.O. Box 240691 Montgomery, AL 36124 |
Raising the Standards Conference through the Alabama Parent Education Center | Is a 501 c3 organization that was created by parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals to serve families in low-income areas that have children with disAbilities. Each year they have the Raising the Standards Conference which is a virtual conference that anyone can attend that has been affected by special needs including families, educators, and professionals. The goal of this conference is to bring early intervention to children that have been diagnosed with a disability and equip their support system with the right resources to lead them on a journey of being able to thrive with a learning or physical disAbility. The sessions from previous conferences can be found on their website and they also have Facebook groups available to answer any questions. | http://alabamaparentcenter.com/web/home/raising-the-standards-conference/ 334-567-2252 10520 US Highway 231 Wetumpka, AL 36092 |
Base Camp | Is a weekend focused on providing care and community for special-needs dads. Guys come together to relate to common challenges that they face as well as have the space to rest, reconnect, and recharge. Located on a campground in Tennessee, it is sure to be a fun weekend to provide care for fathers of children with disabilities. | |
By the Brook Retreat | Is a pampering weekend just for moms of children with special needs! Not only will you enjoy luxurious spa time, and gourmet meals you will also receive encouragement, inspiration, dynamic worship, and powerful teaching. All while spending quality time with other moms who “get it.” | https://risingaboveministries.org/national-ministries/by-the-brook-retreat/ |
Early Intervention and Preschool Conference | Serving individuals, age birth to adulthood, with developmental and physical disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, spina bifida, or any other identified delay of 25% or more. | 256-237-8203 415 Castle Avenue Anniston, Alabama 36205 |
Training Organization Name | Training Organization Program | Training Organization Contact |
AL PTI Workshops | Training is focused on assisting families to effectively access community support and other available resources, understanding special education law, increasing knowledge of, accessing alternative dispute resolution, and increasing knowledge of other disability issues. | 334-567-2252 |