Worcester, MA, April 3rd, 2025, with Massachusetts APSE, the state chapter of APS (Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst). The 50/50 Conference is a unique event bringing together 50 career seekers with disabilities, 50 workforce professionals, and 50 parent advocates to tackle employment challenges and build a more inclusive workforce.
Why attend? Parents play a critical role in their child’s career success – research shows that young adults with disabilities were 21% more likely to be employed when their parents expect them to work.
* This conference is designed to employer you with the knowledge, connections, and resources that MA-APSE Members and our partners from organizations like The Institute for Community Inclusion, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Mass Down Syndrome Congress can bring.
What’s in store?
· A Parent Panel – Hear first-hand stories from Paula Collins, Karen Kames, Cheryl Ciara, and others about how they have support their child’s career success
·Workshops – Learn from Brian Forsythe from Work Without Limits about balancing work and Benefits. Explore transportation planning and travel training with Linda Shepherd-Salzer from MBTA Travel Training and Kathryn Witherow from MART (Montachusett Regional Transit Authority)
· In the closing session hear from Doug Crandell, a nationally recognized innovative employment leader from the University of Georgia, and serial entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, and disability advocate Adriana Mallozzi.
· A breakfast and lunch buffet provided by College of the Holy Cross
* Claim Your Free Seat- Thanks to the Department of Developmental Services the host has 16 free seats available for Parents and 10 remaining seats for career seekers with disabilities.
To register or for more information visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9vygujr/lp/182a510f-f68d-4312-a29a-f0ee31d3b88a?mode=preview&source_id=97d3d4b0-4762-4be3-970f-d8673f5b167a&source_type=em&c=&source_id=9a9c578e-0a7e-47e0-826d-8ca5fefebdb0&source_type=em&c=5zvE3vci7D1W97oj-PLQO_KdDpLQf0zhMt8ncuLpUdyJ8RHf7uTDMw==or contact Jeff Gentry for the access code and register today
