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APSE 2015 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-prot membership organization, founded in 1988 as the Association for Persons in Supported Employment, now known as the Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst! About APSe Our members are a diverse group of individuals from around the world who share the same vision of integrated and but from dierent perspectives. Our membership and conference attendees include: employers, citizens with disabilities, family members, university faculty and students, vocational rehabilitation counselors, mental health agency personnel, employment providers, researchers and other individuals interested in Employment First. The National APSE Conference brings together businesses, individuals with disabilities and community leaders from across the country and around the world to network and discuss state-of-the-art strategies to ensure equitable employment for citizens with disabilities. Based on past conference attendance, we anticipate over 850 registrants. Last year the APSE conference brought together representatives from around the United States and other countries including: Japan, Canada, Chile, Singapore, Portugal, Saipan and Australia. Job Coach/Developer, Employment Specialist Agency Director Executive Director State Agency Personnel University Sta/Researcher Consultant Individual with a Disability K-12 Educator Program Manager Family Member Employer 2014 APSE National Conference Attendees 1 APSE 2015 Conference Features PRE-CONFERENCE DAY & Breakout sessions Pre-Conference sessions will be held on June 22, 2015, followed by two days of high quality breakout & poster sessions. Featured sessions will focus on state-of-the-art practices in integrated employment in the areas of: Transition from School to Work, Veterans, Mental Health, Autism, Organizational Change, Public Policy and Funding, Consumer, Family and Self-Advocacy, and more! Back by popular demand, we have added numerous "Open Space discussions, providing valuable opportunities for discussion and debate with conference attendees from around the world! National Awards Luncheon Each year APSE recognizes the best of the best at our annual Awards Luncheon. Nominees from around the country will be honored and recognized for their work in advancing Employment First practices and policies in their company, community, state or nationally! Exhibitors Exhibitors from across the country will be showcasing the latest tools, products, and research for enhancing and expanding integrated employment. Employer Leadership Forum A must attend event for all business leaders who are interested in learning from their peers about the benets and logistics of hiring employees with disabilities. 5th Annual APSE Town Hall Using an open discussion format, audience members will share ideas on how to keep the Employment First movement going forward and how we, as a community, can come together to ensure citizens with disabilities have the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. 2 APSE 2015 Conference Features Membership Breakfast Meet and talk with the National Board Members at the annual APSE membership meeting. Hear APSEs Board President discuss the future of APSE, followed by a facilitated discussion on current and future APSE Initiatives. Questions are encouraged! Students for APSE Track This track has been created specically for transition-aged students interested in working in integrated jobs in their local communities. Take a tour of local businesses, learn about self-advocacy, identify your interests & passions, and learn from other individuals with disabilities. CESP Exam Become a member of an elite groupthe Certied Employment Support Professionals! Sit for the CESP exam on June 22nd (morning or aernoon). Experience Philadelphia freedom! Join us for unforgettable journeys through historic Philadelphia. Choose your memorable conference getaway from ghosts to art to ales to song This APSE Conference is one of the best conferences of any type Ive ever participated in. The mix of inspiring and informative keynotes, high quality breakouts, discussion sessions, TED Talks, and more gave everyone an opportunity to participate in a way that worked for them. Special note: [My daughter] Cara had a Blast as a supported entrepreneur - you all were so welcoming and helpful. Thanks! BETH SWEDEEN, EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities 3 APSE 2015 COnference location PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA The APSE conference is located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, and is within walking distance to all of the city's major attractions. points of interest Wondering what to do in Philadelphia? You'll be staying in the heart of it all! Just two blocks from the Philadelphia Convention Center. The centrally located hotel is just a short walk from the newly opened Barnes Foundation Gallery, the famous Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the beautiful LOVE Park. During your stay, enjoy world-class entertainment & sporting events at the Wells Fargo Center, Citizens Bank Park, and Lincoln Financial Field. Also, be sure to visit some of Philadelphia's historical attractions such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the National Constitution Center. nearby airports Philadelphia International Airport: 6 miles Trenton Mercer Airport: miles New Castle Airport: miles Atlantic City International Airport: miles SHERATON PHILADELPHIA North th Street Philadelphia, PA www.sheratonphiladelphiadowntown.com For Reservations: www.starwoodmeeting.com/book/APSE 3 APSE 2015 INDEPENDENCE SPONSOR $20,000 KEYNOTESPEAKERS Sponsorship of our opening, town hall & closing keynote speakers Signage throughout the conference Custom press release relating to sponsorship Six complimentary registrations Complimentary booth in exhibit hall Full-page color ad on back cover of the conference program booklet Company listing & hyperlink displayed on conference sponsor webpage, program booklet, and event signage to include ballroom display. Recognition in our quarterly print newsletter, Advancing EmploymentFirst and Annual Report Banner ad & sponsor listing on conference app Opportunity to place marketing collateral/gi item in conference bags Recognition in pre and post-conference emails Access to post-attendee email list FREEDOM SPONSOR $15,00 NATIONALAWARDSLUNCHEON Sponsorship of our National Awards Luncheon Four complimentary registrations Complimentary booth in exhibit hall Full-page ad in the conference program booklet Company listing and hyperlink displayed on conference sponsor page, program booklet, and event signage. Recognition in our quarterly print newsletter, Advancing EmploymentFirst & Annual Report Banner ad & sponsor listing on conference app Opportunity to place marketing collateral/gi item in conference bags Recognition in pre and post-conference emails Access to post-attendee email list HISTORICAL SPONSOR $10,000 APSENETWORKINGEVENTS Sponsorship of our networking events Three complimentary registrations Complimentary booth in exhibit hall Half-page ad in conference program booklet Company listing and hyperlink displayed on conference sponsor page, program booklet, and event signage Recognition in our quarterly print newsletter, Advancing EmploymentFirst & Annual Report Banner ad & sponsor listing on conference app Opportunity to place marketing collateral/gi item in conference bags Access to post-attendee email list LIBERTY SPONSOR $5,000 STUDENTSFORAPSETRACK Sponsorship of our Students for APSE Track Two complimentary registrations Half-page ad in conference program booklet Company listing and hyperlink displayed on conference sponsor page, program booklet, and event signage Recognition in our quarterly print newsletter, Advancing EmploymentFirst & Annual Report Sponsor listing on conference app Opportunity to place marketing collateral/gi item in conference bags Recognition in pre and post-conference emails CONSTITUTION SPONSOR $2,500 MEMBERSHIPBREAKFAST Sponsorship of our membership breakfast One complimentary registration Quarter-page ad in conference program booklet Company listing and hyperlink displayed on conference sponsor page, program booklet, and event signage Recognition in our quarterly print newsletter, Advancing EmploymentFirst & Annual Report Sponsor listing on conference app Opportunity to place marketing collateral/gi item in conference bags STARS & STRIPES SPONSOR $1,000 APSEREALSTORIESVIDEOPROJECT Sponsorship of our real stories video project Company listing in conference program booklet, conference app, and event signage Recognition in our quarterly print newsletter, Advancing EmploymentFirst & Annual Report Recognition in pre and post-conference emails PATRIOT SPONSOR $500 APSETALKS & COMMUNITYMEETINGS Sponsorship of our hot topic sessions Company listing in conference program booklet, conference app, and event signage Recognition in our quarterly print newsletter, Advancing EmploymentFirst and Annual Report Recognition in pre and post-conference emails sponsorship opportunities 4 APSE 2015 Advertising opportunities Additional Opportunities CONFERENCEBAGINSERT Advertisers may ship yers, catalogs, or other promotional items for inclusion in the conference bag, received by all attendees. CONFERENCEAPPBANNERAD Banner ad to be displayed on the conference app. A banner ad is 70 characters, plus your company logo. APPBANNER & ¼ PAGEPROGRAMAD Purchased together will save you $100! Artwork should be emailed to Jenny@apse.org in a JPG format with a minimum of 300 dpi. color Full-Page Color $1100 Front/Back Inside Cover ( ½ x ) B&w Full-Page 00 Black & White Ad ( ½ x ) B&w Half-Page $ 00 Black & White ( x ½ ) B&w Quarter-Page $ 0 Black & White ½ x ½ ) CONFERENCE PROGRAM 6 APSE 2015 Exhibitor Benefits Six foot skirted table and two chairs Recognition in APSE pre-conference advertising including recognition in pre and post-conference issues of APSEs newsletter, Advancing EmploymentFirst 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 One-time use of conference attendee email list (Deluxe Exhibitor only) Exhibitor Rates DELUXEEXHIBITOR Includes quarter-page ad in conference booklet or banner ad on the conference app; complimentary wireless internet; one time use of conference attendee email list; prime location; two conference registrations; two complimentary box lunches day one; two complimentary lunch tickets day two. STANDARDEXHIBITOR Includes one conference registration, one complimentary box lunch day one; one complimentary lunch ticket day two. SUPPORTEDENTREPRENEUR Each year APSE is proud to feature talented supported entrepreneurs whose success in employment exemplify the APSE mission. We invite all entrepreneurs and micro-enterprisers with disabilities to promote their businesses at a reduced rate. Includes one conference registration, one complimentary box lunch day one; one complimentary lunch ticket day two. Exhibitor Benefits & Rates Exhibit Dates & Hours Set up 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, June \r a.m. \r p.m. EST Wednesday, June \r\r a.m. \r p.m. EST For more information on exhibiting and to request an exhibitors contract, please contact Macey Chovaz, APSE Exhibit Coordinator, macey@apse.org or call \f 7 APSE 2015 PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY: Company Name Contact Name Phone Number Email Address (billing) City/State/Zip Website Address SPONSORSHIP LEVEL RATE Independence Sponsor \n Freedom Sponsor \n Historical Sponsor \n Liberty Sponsor Constitution Sponsor Stars and Stripes Sponsor Patriot Sponsor Program & App Ads Rate Inside front/back full-page color ad Black & white full-page ad Black & white half-page ad Quarter-page ad & app banner ad Black & white quarter-page ad Conference bag insert Conference app banner ad Exhibitor Levels Rate Deluxe Exhibitor Standard Exhibitor Supported Entrepreneur Exhibitor Awards Luncheon Ticket (Extra) Total payment options CHECKPAYABLETOAPSE Check # REQUESTINVOICE Name Email Address PURCHASE PO # Please attach purchase order with application form. CREDITCARD Name on Card Credit Card # Expiration Date Security Code Signature Billing Address (if dierent than above) MAILTOAPSE Hungerford Drive, Ste. Rockville, MD Email APSEConference@apse.org Fax Questions Sponsor , Advertising & Exhibitor Application 5