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1 Halifax Convention CentreHalifax, Nova ScotiaJune 19th -21st, 201823rdAnnual National Supported employment ConferenceWelcome from the PresidentDear friends and colleagues;Welcome to Halifax for the 23rd Annual Case Conference. As the President of the CanadianAssociation For Supported employment I am excited for this opportunity for usto share emerging practices, innovation and developing partnerships that will ultimately increase employment equality for those we have the privilege to board of directors and the host committeefrom "Ability Starts Here" have prepared a world class conference titled,"Invested In Inclusion".This year we will be expanding our pre-day conferencewith the addition of a Community of Practice workshop hosted by the Mental Health Commission of Canada as well as two afternoon discussion forums on are pleased to announce keynote speaker Theo Fleury, a former NHL hockey player. He will be sharing his journey of overcoming addictions and his advocacy role for sexual abuse victims.

2 The workshops will provide attendees with a variety of relevant topics of supported employment strategies, tools and shared experiences. Networking opportunities will be offered through the expansive Entrepreneur Marketplace, welcoming reception and with your conference registration you are invited to a Nova ScotianKitchen Party on Wednesday night and a competitive "Hali CASE Chase" that you can enter!I personally would like to thank the conference organizers, the host committee and the dedicated CASE board members thathave volunteered their time and talents to make this conference arewardingexperiencefor all. I lookforwardto seeing you BorrowsCASE PresidentChilliwack, BCWelcome from the Organizing CommitteeWelcome to Nova Scotia !We live, work, and play in Nova Scotia ! Join us in 2018! TheAbilityStartsHereCommitteeandstaffofT EAMWorkCooperativeandonbehalfofourBoardo fDirectors, (apartnershipbetweenCollaborativePartner shipNetwork,TheNovaScotiaHumanRightsComm issionandtheDisabledPersonsCommission) ,keynotes,HaliCaseChase,theSociablekitch enparty,entrepreneurmarketplace, ,expertise, Wishes,Janice AinsworthOn behalf of the Ability Starts Here CommitteeAgenda at a Glance*D2: Supporting employment in Adults with FASD: An Evaluation Guide for employment Professionals has been cancelled and replaced with D6: Maximizing Opportunities for Women who have a Disability CASE 23rd Annual National Conference 07:30 AM - 08:30 PM 08:30 AM - 05:30 PM 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM 08:45 AM - 10:00 AM 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM612/613503501/502506/507A1.

3 THEO FLEURY WORKSHOPA2. HEARING VOICES THAT ARE DISTRESSING - A SIMULATED EXPERIENCEA3. BUILDING A BUSINESS CASE FOR EMPLOYERS TO ACTIVELY RECRUIT AND RETAIN PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESSA4. NATIONAL CASH MOB COLLABORATION: BEST PRACTICES OF EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT FROM ACROSS CANADA 11:45 AM - 01:15 PM 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM 03:00 PM - 04:15 PM603/604612/613501/502506/507503B1. LEADING INCLUSIVE WORKPLACES - EMERGING PRACTICESB2. ENHANCE YOUR BOTTOM LINE: THE BUSINESS CASE FOR INCLUSIVE WORKPLACESB3. WORKING TOGETHER BETTER: INCLUSION ACROSS THE INTERSECTIONSB4. DEALING WITH REALITY: CANNABIS AND OTHER SUBSTANCES OF ABUSE IN THE WORKPLACEB5. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 04:15 PM - 05:00 PM 06:00 PM - 11:00 PM 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM603/604503612/613501/502506/507C1. NEXT PRACTICES IN STRESS MANAGEMENT @ WORK & BEYOND C2. HEARING VOICE THAT ARE DISTRESSING- A SIMULATED EXPERIENCEC3. ANECDOTES OF A DISABLED GAY - THE AUSTRALIAN MYTH BUSTERC4.

4 SCHOOL TO WORKC5. TAKE YOUR MLA TO WORK DAY A MADE IN MANITOBA SUCCESS STORY 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM612/613506/507501/502603/604503D1. PROJECT SEARCH SCHOOL-TO-WORK TRANSITION MODEL - A CANADIAN TAKED3. REALLY? SHOULD IT BE THIS MUCH WORK TO WORK: THE employment JOURNEYD4. THE DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER PROGRAMD5. INCLUSION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FROM A HUMAN RIGHTS PERSPECTIVED6. MAXIMISING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN WHO HAVE A DISABILITY 12:00 PM - 02:00 PMREFRESHMENT BREAK LUNCH & KEYNOTE, CASE AWARDS & PRIZES - B1 WELCOME RECEPTION - Ballroom SalonEMPLOYER PANEL - B1 REFRESHMENT BREAK CASE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 501/502 GALA - EAST COAST KITCHEN PARTY! & HALI CASE CHASE - Ballroom 1 DISCUSSION FORUM:EXHIBITOR TRADE FAIRWELCOMEREFRESHMENT BREAKKEYNOTE SESSION: PLAYING WITH FIRE - B1 Tuesday, June 19thWednesday, June 20thThursday, June 21st BUSINESS MODELS FOR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT603/604 YOUTH employment TRANSITIONSB allroom 1 REGISTRATIONENTREPRENEUR MARKETPLACE - Ballroom 3 PRE-CONFERENCE: THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION OF CANADA - 506/507 02:30 PM - 05:30 PMLUNCH & LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR S AWARDSMP PRESENTATION - B1 Agenda at a GlanceMarketplace ExhibitorsThank you to our sponsorsGoldFriends of the ConferenceDiamondRBC Gala Case Kitchen Party BronzeEducation and employer exhibit opportunities are available at the National Supported employment conference.

5 Showcase your products and services to the sponsor and exhibitor opportunities page of the website for booking , June 20thTuesday, June 19thHali Case ChaseTheo FleuryToday, Theo defines himself as a victor over trauma and addiction, and facilitator to those still trying to find their way. His best-sellingbooks,Playing with FireandConversations with a Rattlesnake, encourage open sharing and provide practical tools that people seeking help can personally use. These tools are also useful to those who want to lead a productive conversation with anybody else experiencing , Theo is a healthy, inspirational, successful agent of change. His highly-acclaimed speaking engagements on the subjects of trauma and abuse invite audience self-reflection and create a safe environment where others can share their own Me Too experiences. Theo loves people, their stories and their journeys. He is committed to daily transformation through personal growth, mindfulness and new action.

6 His compassionate spirit allows others to feel safe and whole through experiencing his vulnerability. Without controversy or blame, Theo focuses on helping and leading others down a path of 1991 at the age of 15, Kevin was in a bicycle accident and as a result suffered a spinal cord injurywhich resulted in paralysis from the chest down. Through perseverance and determination, as well as community and family support, Kevin graduated from Horton District High School in 1995 and continued his post-secondary education at St. Mary's University. In 2000, Kevin earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree with a major in Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship and in 2002 was hired as a Wage Subsidy Program Manager by the Department of Education. In 2005, Kevin was hired full-time by the department as a Coordinator of Disability Services and continues to serve in thisrole todayhelping provide supports and services to students with disabilities attending the past 25 years, Kevin has served on several boards including Independent Living Nova Scotia , Teamwork Cooperative, Canadian Paraplegic Association, and Sail Able Nova Scotia .

7 Through professional and personal endeavors, Kevin has become well-versed in issues that affect persons with cross-disabilities. This includes areas such as education, employment , accessibility, and , Kevin is the president of Sail Able Association of Nova Scotiaa nonprofit organization dedicated to providing sailing opportunities for persons with disabilities. Kevin enjoys travelling, being an advocate for persons with disabilities, and has a "minor addiction" of sailboat racing and has competed across Canada at several regattas for persons with SpeakerTuesday June 19, 2018 Pre-Conference -The Mental Health Commission of Canada is working to eliminate barriers to employment for individuals living with a mental and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) invite you to participate in an exciting FREE pre-conference one-day interactive, capacity building workshop will provide participants (service providers providing employment support to individuals with serious mental illness) with an opportunity to learn more about the Individual Placement and Support (IPS)

8 Model and also introduce them to collective impact, a highly disciplined form of multi-sector collaboration that has proven to be highly effective in advancing systems change in highly complex intended outcomes of this one-day workshop include: An opportunity to deepen knowledge of the evidence-based, IPS model for supportive employment for individuals with significant mental illness An exploration of opportunities to more effectively implement the IPS model in their own work and in their community; Identification of broader systemic barriers that affect the success of supportive employment for individuals with seriousmental health issuesPre-Conference09:00 am 02:00 pm Discussion Forum -Business Models for Supported EmploymentDeborahBarrett,DonPalmer,Mallo ryPigage,SharonUlrich,JaniceBarrJoin the discussion on various business models for supported employment including social enterprises, co-ops and Forum -Youth employment TransitionsBob Vansickle, Dr.

9 Katelyn Lowe, Claire Maddison, Ron PattersonA cross country look at transitioning youth with diverse abilities from education to employment , this presentation will include a glimpse at innovative programs from the west coast, the prairies, central Canada and the east are the struggles and where have agencies found panel will be open to questions and comments from the Forums02:30 pm -05:30 pm Keynote sessions 08:45 -10:00 amPlaying with FireTheo Fleury Theo Fleury discusses his experiences overcoming adversity through this detailed first-hand account. Theo Fleury is perhaps best known for his time on the ice. But off the rink, his life once carried the markings of a troubled childhood, abuse and coping with emotional pain through addictive and self-destructive Herbert Presentation Wayne HerbertThis presentation will change the way you think about disability and sexuality, one pair of 'magic shoes' at a time!

10 Strap yourself in for unique, humorous, thought provoking, and challenging international insight into the issues facing people with sessions 10:30 -11 : 4 5 am Wednesday June 20, 2018A1. WORKSHOPTheo Fleury More details coming Case ChaseJoin us at the Welcome Reception and learn about the Wednesday night activity. 2018 CASE Conference hosts TEAM Work Cooperative and Ability Starts Here have planned a social networking event called theHali CASE CHASE. Based on the TV show The Amazing Race, Hali CASE CHASE participants will work together in teams to complete physical and mental challenges while exploring some of the historic Halifax landmarks and establishments in the downtown/waterfront area. And yes, the Hali CASE CHASE will beaccessible for all like in the Amazing Race, there will be checkpoints, roadblocks and detours. Each team will have a local representative from TEAM Work or Ability Starts Here to help guide them along in their quest to reach the final destination.