Events to Mark on Your Calendar!

American Counseling Association Annual Conference & Exposition

When: March 26-30, 2008
Where: Honolulu, HI
During the conference, attendees will become involved in education sessions, keynote sessions, exhibit hall activities, and more.

Abilities Expo – NY Metro

When: March 28-30, 2008
Where: New Jersey Convention & Expo Center, Edison, NJ
Time: Fri & Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4
Features speakers, activities, prizes, and more!

Social Work Health Leadership Foundation 43rd Annual Meeting & Conference: "Crossing Borders, Building Bridges… Expanding Horizons"

When: April 2-5, 2008
Where: Hyatt Regency Montreal, Quebec, Canada

You Are the Expert Conference: "Celebrating Families and Professionals, the Heart of Success"

When: April 4-5, 2008
Where: Lynnwood Convention Center
3711 196th Street SW
Lynnwood, WA 989036

Washington Pave is providing two days of learning and discussion opportunities on advocacy, laws, procedural safeguards, strategies and remedies in education, and more. For more information visit the Web site or call (253) 565-2266 (v/tty) / 1-800-5-PARENT (v/tty).

JAN/USBLN Webcast Series

When: April 8, 2008
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Email: training@jan.wvu.edu
Sponsored by the Job Accommodation Network and the US Business Leadership Network. Session title: “US BLN Best Practices: Part One.” Register at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/ ; seating is limited.

Disability Law Symposium

When: April 10-11, 2008
Where:The National Federation of the Blind
Jernigan Institute
1800 Johnson St.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Email: lblake@nfb.org
A forum to discuss current disability laws and possible changes to be made.

Pacific Rim Conference on Disabilities

When: April 14-15, 2008
Where: Sheraton Waikiki Hotel & Resort, Hawaii
Phone: (808) 256-9364 or (808) 956-7539
Email: prinfo@hawaii.edu
The Pacific Rim Conference is an international educational offering for and from persons with disabilities, family members, researchers, service providers, policymakers, community leaders, advocates, and nationally recognized professionals.

SportsAbility Tallahassee

When: April 17-20, 2008
Where: Tallahassee, FL
The Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA) will host an event that is about enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by promoting active living. SportsAbility provides first hand access to resources and demonstrations of activities designed to encourage participation regardless of age or ability level.

Virtual Job Fair for College Students with Disabilities

When: April 23, 2008
Where: Online (targeting western states- WA, OR, NV, AZ, ID, UT, NM, CO, WY, MT)
Email: disabledpersons@aol.com
A Virtual Online Job Fair for College Students with disabilities and who are making the transition from school to work in the Western United States are invited to attend. The disABLEDperson Inc. is hosting the event.

World of Possibilities Expo Maryland 2008

When: May 2-3, 2008
Where: Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Gaithersburg, MD
Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The expo is for children and adults with disabilities, family members, caregivers, senior community, baby-boomers, healthcare providers, educators and other service providers. There will be demonstrations, workshops, fun activities and more!

Walk for A Healthy Community

When: May 3, 2008
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh
Contact: Chad Hilliard
Phone: 412-544-2130
Email: wfahcpgh@highmark.com

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is presenting a 5K Walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk, which will benefit human service agencies in Western PA.

6th Annual Brain Injuries Conference

When: May 5-7, 2008
Where: Seattle, WA
The sixth annual Brain Injuries conference will feature four pre-conferences to choose from: Neurobehavioral Consequences of Brain Injury, Evidence-Based Interventions for Cognitive Disorders, The Stress of Learning Following TBI, and Spasticity.

YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities Network 29th Annual Conference

When: May 5-9, 2008
Where: Crowne Plaza Manhattan Hotel, New York City, NY
Email: wittenberg@yai.org
Phone: 212-273-6193
Contact for Attending: Abbe Wittenberg
The conference will focus on treatment and practices, new models, and strategies to enhance the lives of persons with developmental and learning disabilities. Those encouraged to attend include: Physicians, direct service professionals, social workers, PT/OTs, speech-language pathologists, administrators, educators, early intervention staff, behavioral health professionals, family members, people with disabilities and anyone working or interested in the field of developmental and learning disabilities.

JAN/USBLN Webcast Series

When: May 6, 2008
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Email: training@jan.wvu.edu
Sponsored by the Job Accommodation Network and the US Business Leadership Network. Session title: “Accommodating Employees with Psychiatric Impairments.” Register at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/ ; seating is limited.

National ADA Symposium

When: May 12-14, 2008
Where: America's Center
St. Louis, MO
The National ADA Symposium concentrates on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability laws. Registration begins January 7, 2008.

Spinal Cord Injuries Contemporary Forums

When: May 15-17, 2008
Where: San Francisco, CA
The 16th Annual Conference on Spinal Cord Injury involves three pre-conferences, exhibits on new technology and equipment, product demonstrations and more.

Abilities Expo - Southern CA

When: May 30- June 1, 2008
Where: Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA
Time: Fri. & Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5
Features speakers, activities, prizes, and more!

People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (ADA and Beyond…)

When: June 2-3, 2008
Where: Washington, D.C.
A free training will be provided to increase accessible transportation in local communities. Attendees (human service providers, transportation providers, school personnel, and anyone else interested) will be provided the basic tools needed to expand community transportation options.

Walk for a Healthy Community

When: June 7, 2008
Where: City Island, Harrisburg, PA
Contact: Jodie Ruediger
Phone: 717-302-3853
Email: wfahchbg@highmark.com
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is presenting a 5K Walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk, which will benefit human service agencies in the capital region.

JAN/USBLN Webcast Series

When: June 10, 2008
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Email: training@jan.wvu.edu
Sponsored by the Job Accommodation Network and the US Business Leadership Network. Session title: “US BLN Best Practices: Part Two.” Register at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/ ; seating is limited.

Walk for A Healthy Community

When: June 14, 2008
Where: Bethlehem, PA
Contact: Jane Stone
Phone: 610-573-5407
Email: wfahclehigh@highmark.com
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is presenting a 5K Walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk, which will benefit human service agencies in the Lehigh Valley.

Walk for A Healthy Community

When: June 14, 2008
Where: Erie, PA (Presque Isle State Park)
Contact: Chad Hilliard
Phone: 412-544-2130
Email: wfahcerie@highmark.com
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is presenting a 5K Walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk, which will benefit human service agencies in Western PA.

United Cerebral Palsy Believable Hope Conference

When:June 18-21, 2008
Where: Hyatt Regency
Washington, D.C.
Opportunities to attend sessions on creating a life without limits for people with disabilities.

34th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA)

When: June 19-22, 2008
Where: Loews Coronado Bay Resort - San Diego, California

People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (ADA and Beyond…)

When: June 25-26, 2008
Where: Bloomington, Ind.
A free training will be provided to increase accessible transportation in local communities. Attendees (human service providers, transportation providers, school personnel, and anyone else interested) will be provided the basic tools needed to expand community transportation options.

JAN/USBLN Webcast Series

When: July 8, 2008
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Email: training@jan.wvu.edu
Sponsored by the Job Accommodation Network and the US Business Leadership Network. Session title: “ADA Update with EEOC and JAN.” Register at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/ ; seating is limited.

People on the Move: Using All Transportation Options (ADA and Beyond…)

When: July 9-10 2008
Where: New Orleans, Ore.
A free training will be provided to increase accessible transportation in local communities. Attendees (human service providers, transportation providers, school personnel, and anyone else interested) will be provided the basic tools needed to expand community transportation options.

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) Conference

When: July 14-19, 2008
Where: Reno, Nevada
The Grand Sierra Resort
The annual international AHEAD conference brings together professionals in the fields of higher education and disability for a week of information-sharing, networking and theoretical and practical training.

National Consortium for Physical Education & Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities Summer 2008 Annual Conference

When: July 17-19, 2008
Where: Reston, VA
Email: c-piletic@wiu.edu

International Conference on Diverse Abilities & Innovative Supports

When: August 11-13, 2008
Where: Honolulu, HI
Email: lifelibertyandthepursuitof@craconferences.com

JAN/USBLN Webcast Series

When: August 12, 2008
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Email: training@jan.wvu.edu
Sponsored by the Job Accommodation Network and the US Business Leadership Network. Session title: “Accommodation Process.” Register at http://www.jan.wvu.edu/webcast/ ; seating is limited.

MIUSA'S 4TH International Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability

When: August 12- September 2, 2008
Where: Eugene, OR
Women leaders with disabilities from around the world will gather to enhance leadership skills, build networks of support and create new visions. Women must apply to attend. Application guidelines are found online.

North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity Symposium

When: Sept. 3-6, 2008
Where: Indianapolis, IN
Email: kstanton@iupui.edu

Abilities Expo- Minnesota

When: Sept. 12-14, 2008
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center, MN
Time: Fri. & Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-6
Features speakers, activities, prizes, and more!

USBLN® ANNUAL CONFERENCE

When: October 5-8, 2008
Where: Marriott Portland – Portland, Oregon
The US Business Leadership Network is a national business organization made up of chapters in 32 states and over 5,000 employers. The conference and career fair will include employers seeking to hire people with disabilities.

54th Annual Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education

When:October 30 - November 2, 2008
Where: Marriott Hotel - Philadelphia, PA
Email: apm@cswe.org

Institute for Managers with Disabilities

When: November 10-14, 2008
Where: UCLA
Designed to assist managers with disabilities to develop and hone leadership styles and capabilities, increase developmental relationships and networks, and create a personalized plan for applying program learning to aid in career growth.

37th National Adapted Physical Education Conference

When: November 20-22, 2008
Where: The Westin Horton Plaza, San Diego, CA
Designed to promote physical activity for all.