NADD Annual Conference

 

Don't Miss Out on the Early Bird Discount Will you be joining us for NADD's 42nd Annual Conference October 15-17, 2025 at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center? This year's conference theme is “Together We Rise: Fostering Resilience, Collaboration, and Well-being” and will feature over 40 engaging and informative sessions designed to inspire and connect professionals in the field. Register by Monday, June 23rd to take advantage of the Early Bird discount. Until June 23rd, NADD Members pay just $615 for the full 3-day conference ($715 for non-members). After June 23rd, the member rate increases to $680 per person ($795 for non-members). Secure your spot now and save!   Register Online Now This Year's Keynotes Russell Lehmann - Author, Speaker and Disability Advocate Keynote: Living at the Intersection of IDD & Mental Health Kerim Munir, MD, MPH, DSc, DFAACAP, DLFAPA Keynote: Advancing Global Cooperation & Bridging Gaps in IDD View the Preliminary Schedule Professional CE Credits Available CE Learning Systems and the Minnesota Department of Human Services are providing CE Credits for the conference. Credit will be available from the organizations listed below.  Please view the Statement of Continuing Education Credit for complete information. Credit seekers must sign up for credits during registration to gain access to CE Learning System's dashboard to receive their certificate(s). Interprofessional Continuing Education ACCME (Physicians | AMA PRA Category 1 Credits) ANCC (Nursing | Contact Hours) ASWB (Social Work) APA (Psychologists) BCBA NBCC (Counselors) New York State Specific Boards (see Statement of Continuing Education Credit)

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SCATP Webinar, Thursday, 6/19, @ 10 AM EST

Join us for a Webinar: Let's Connect with Attainment's Newest GoTalk! 

Time: Thursday June 19th at 10 AM EST 

Register Today!

Target Audience: SLP’s & Teachers who support students who use AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) 

Description of Training: In this training we will explore how to use Attainment’s latest AAC device, the GoTalk Connect. Explore the flexible possibilities of what this mid-tech device is capable of. Will also detail how it works in conjunction with the GoTalk DESIGN & CONNECT software program. Participants will learn: 

1. How to use the varying grid orientations on the GoTalk Connect device. 

2. How to create overlays that can be used with the GoTalk Connect. 

3. How to transfer audio data between the GoTalk Connect and GoTalk DESIGN & CONNECT software. 

Speaker: 

Jon Karbo received his bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He has specialized in Assistive Technology during the past decade working for Attainment Company. He works to help develop apps to aid people with complex communication needs, as well as apps that provide students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in classroom settings. Jon also offers training and support so that families and educators can get the most benefit from using the tools and technology available from Attainment. Presently, Jon is Director of Software Communications for the Attainment Company, Verona WI. 

Rachell Johnson, MCD., CCC-SLP, ATP

Program Manager

SC Assistive Technology Program

HIRE ME SC, Newsletter

 

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Hire Me SC People with disabilities can work, want to work, and should be afforded every opportunity to work. Hire Me SC is a campaign that promotes a culture of inclusion across the state of South Carolina, one in which employment for every individual, disability or not, is the norm rather than the exception. View our website

In case you missed it- 2025 Employer Summit: Early Bird Registration Discounts until July 15! The Employer Summit is a one-day conference for business managers, executives, and HR professionals ready to hire and retain a workforce inclusive of people with disabilities. The Employer Summit will show you how including individuals with disabilities will strengthen your workforce. Learn more and register Don't miss it: Youth Disability Benefits Employment Workshop Are you interested in going to work or increasing your earnings? Have you been told that doing so would cause you to lose your cash benefits? If so, register for this free workshop for youth with disabilities, ages 14 through 25, their family members, and service providers! We will break down myths about working while receiving SSI/SSDI at the workshop, and connect you with local service providers. Registration Link for August 27, 2025  Questions: Email hiremesc@able-sc.org Or Call 1.800.681.7715 or TTY 803.779.0949 If registering after August 13, 2025, send accommodation requests to hiremesc@able-sc.org.  A special thanks to Disability Rights SC for funding this workshop and SC Works Midlands for hosting this workshop Register for the Youth Workshop! Announcing the SC Pathways Project! Able South Carolina is excited to share information about the South Carolina Pathways Project (SCPP), a Disability-Led Collaborative Model for Student Success. The project aims to create an innovative and seamless service delivery model that prepares students with disabilities to enter their post-school life with a South Carolina high school diploma, essential living and self-advocacy skills, paid employment experience, and the means to step into their communities prepared for successful futures. SCPP is a 5-year grant aiming to: Increase the rates of people with Disabilities graduating with the South Carolina high school diploma  Emphasize a disability-led approach to transition service delivery  Equip transition professionals in South Carolina to provide optimal transition services and supports  Provide high-quality work experiences to SC transition-age youth This major undertaking is a collaborative effort between the SC Department of Education, Able South Carolina, Walton Options, AccessAbility, the University of South Carolina College of Education, the South Carolina Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Sumter School District, Public Charter School District, Rock Hill Schools, Dorchester School, and Williamsburg County School District.  Click here to learn more about the South Carolina Pathways Project  Good copy is inspiring. Click the pencil icon to edit this copy and replace it with content that speaks to the supporter in a personal, emotional, and actionable way. Make it clear that their support is mission-critical. Coalition Webpage SC Disability Employment Coalition Update The SC Disability Employment Coalition met on June 5, 2025, where 25 members participated in a Provider Listening Session led by Patrick Bennett, Executive Director of Access and Opportunity at Midlands Technical College. Patrick Bennett from Midlands Technical College led a Provider Listening Session to identify employment needs and opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This interactive session will help shape strategies to improve inclusive employment outcomes across South Carolina.

Final Report from Task Force to Eliminate Subminimum Wage in SC Task Force to Eliminate Subminimum Wage in South Carolina has officially launched its final report, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to promote equitable employment for individuals with disabilities. This comprehensive report outlines the history and use of subminimum wage under Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, but also documents the transition process, highlighting both successes and barriers encountered along the way and offering recommendations to help other states end subminimum wage. Checkout the Report Hire Me SC is here for you - we have resources for everyone:

Job Seekers- You have skills and talents. Employment is possible, and we have the resources you need to get there. Employers- You will benefit from hiring individuals with disabilities. We can show you how your company can thrive. Service Providers- You can empower disabled people to reach their goals. We can show you the skills you need to make it happen. You can empower your loved one to meet their employment goals. We can help you be an educated advocate.

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Be a better employer Did you miss our blogs? Catch up now for real-life insights from a minority professional with a disability, sharing honest guidance for employers and empowering perspectives for people with disabilities navigating the workplace. Discover powerful insights and real stories from a minority professional navigating the workforce with a disability, Navigating the workforce through a multi-marginalized person’s lens - Able SC   Gain firsthand perspective from a minority professional with a disability sharing honest, empowering insights to help employers build civility in the workplace. How to use Civility as an agency tool for success - Able SC

Employment Programs Able SC Employment Programs We offer a variety of employment programs and initiatives to help people with disabilities achieve their employment goals. Our Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA team works with people who receive social security benefits to help them understand how working may impact their benefits and what work incentives may be available to them.  Our employment services include: Self-esteem/confidence building to prepare for employment Access to benefits counseling Career options counseling Job search skills (resumes, interviews) Workplace skill-building (communicating effectively, workplace etiquette, professional relationships, etc.) Job performance support Troubleshooting Workplace Issues (including disclosure, accommodations, and advocacy) Peer Support Other employment programs include Hire Me SC, Ticket to Work, SNAP2Work, and SC Disability Employment Coalition.

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