First St NE
Washington, DC 20515
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DESCRIPTION
On October 10, ICare4Autism presents a Nationwide Apprentice Training Program for High School Students with Special Abilities.
This is a unique opportunity to connect with a diverse nationwide community of professionals that care about the future of individuals with special abilities in the United States workforce.
Any and all are welcome to attend in support the future workforce of America.
REGISTER HERE NOW for this special and free event to reserve your ticket.
Please visit ICare4Autism’s website for more details and updates: www.icare4autism.org/2018conference
*Early arrival encouraged for security check in. Lunch will be provided during the midday break.
*This event takes place in a government building. For prohibited items and any additional info on the location please see the Capitol Visitor Center site: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/plan-visit/prohibited-items
ICare4Autism group discount at boutique hotel:
Capitol Skyline Hotel
10 I (eye) St. SW
Washington, D.C. 20024
PH# 202-488-7500
Mention code ICare4Autism
Featured Topics & Speakers:
Joshua Weinstein, MBA, Ph.D. (NY) Founder & CEO of ICare4Autism
Welcoming Remarks. Building on the apprentice concept by creating a pathway to apprenticeships that are inclusive, and immersive, school to work transition experiences for all High School students with special (dis) abilities.
Stephen M. Shore, Ed.D. (NY) Clinical Asst. Professor, R.S. Ammon School of Education at Adelphi University
Address on applied aspects of employment. Opening Doors for Employment: A neurodiversity employment curriculum
Robert Naseef, Ph.D. (PA)
Alternative Choices
Scott Michael Robertson, Ph.D. (WashDC) Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, Employment-Related Supports Team
Invited Address on competitive integrated employment. Inclusive Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning for Youth and Adults with Disabilities: Enhancing Career Development
Carol M. Schall, Ph.D. (VA) Assistant Professor School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University,Special Education Director of Technical Assistance and the Autism Center of Excellence
Invited Address on customized employment research. Pathways to Employment
Beth Diviney, Ph.D., LBA
ICare4Autism Global Autism Initiatives & Closing Remarks
Guest Speakers:
Congressman Lou Correa of California, A longtime public servant and Orange County resident, representative Correa has served the California State Assembly and Orange County Board of Supervisors. He has spent his career fighting to support public health and safety services, mental health care, and health and safety programs for children.
Congressman Don Beyer of Virginia, A longtime public servant, Representative Beyer has served as Virginia’s lieutenant governor and as Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein. His signature work as lieutenant governor included advocacy for Virginians with disabilities and ensuring protections for Virginia’s most vulnerable populations as the Commonwealth reformed its welfare system in the mid-1990s.