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Featuring informative presentations on critical issues by an outstanding group of presenters:
- Bobby Silverstein, Director of the Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy and principal in the law firm of Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville;
- Andy Levin, Deputy Director, Department of Labor & Economic Growth overseeing workforce development, career education and other key employment-related programs;
- Roger Martin, Principal, Martin-Waymire Advocacy Communications;
- Jacque Thompson, Director of the Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, Michigan Department of Education;
- Dennis Schrantz, Deputy Director, Michigan Department of Corrections, MPRI
- Judy Webb, Director, Division of Quality Management and Planning, Mental Health and Substance Abuse services, Michigan Department of Community Health;
- Jaye Shamsiddeen, Director, Michigan Rehabilitation Services;
- Bill Ballenger, Editor of Inside Michigan Politics;
- Robert Sheehan, MSW, MBA Executive Director, Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health;
- Martin Williams, Executive Director, NISH North/Central Office;
- Robert Stone, Attorney, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge;
- A panel of MARO members discussing self-employment options for consumer with disabilities.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Washington and Michigan politics, policies and disability issues;
- succession planning;
- workforce development;
- Michigan Prisoner Re-Entry Initiative;
- making your message count;
- new initiatives in CMH services;
- transition services for youth with disabilities;
- ask the labor attorney;
- MRS reorganization and much more.
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All at the Park Place Hotel in downtown Traverse City. Room rates $95 per night, sgl/dbl.
Reservation cut off date is May 16. Call today to guarantee your room (231) 946-5000.
The conference begins at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday June 4 and adjourns at noon on Friday June 6.
Cost for MARO Members is $270. Non-member rate is $405
Registration fee includes entrance to all sessions, handouts, 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, refreshment breaks, hospitality suite on Wednesday night, wine tasting reception, banquet and Thursday night entertainment. Registration deadline is Friday, May 30. No refunds after May 30, substitutions are permitted. Cancellations are subject to a $25 processing fee.
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