The President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities 46TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE ADVANCE PROGRAM May 12-14, 1993 Cervantes Convention Center St. Louis, Missouri Hosted by the: City of St. Louis Office on the Disabled, Missouri Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities "In a competitive global economy, our country doesn't have a single person to waste... I am strongly committed to full implementation and enforcement of the ADA, because I believe that our entire nation will share in the economic and social benefits that will result from full participation of Americans with disabilities in our society... it is time to end discrimination in this country... it is time for a change in America and I ask for your support in making this country a better place for all its citizens." - Bill Clinton CONTENTS Program at a Glance (page 1) Letter from the Chairman and Executive Director (page 2) Concurrent Workshops (page 3) Program Highlights (page 4) Orientation for New Attendees (page 4) Opening Reception (page 4) Opening Session (page 4) Awards Luncheon (page 4) Exhibit Hall/Reception (page 4) Entertainment (page 4) General Session (page 5) Media Awards Luncheon (page 5) Concurrent Symposia (page 5) Your Ideas for Next Year's Annual Conference (page 6) Personal Assistant Services (PAS) (page 7) Transportation (page 8) Related Activities (page 8) Forms Conference Registration Form (page 9) Hotel Room Reservation Form (page 11) Convention Center/Hotels Location Map: inside back cover 1993 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ADA: GATEWAY TO OPPORTUNITY "My fellow Americans, you too, must play your part in our renewal." - President Clinton Program at a Glance: Tuesday, May 11, 1993 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, Standing Committee and Issue Groups meetings 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m. Registration 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Orientation for New Attendees Wednesday, May 12, 1993 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration 9:00 a.m.-11 :00 a.m. Opening Session 11 :30 a.m.-1 :30 p.m. Awards Luncheon 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Concurrent Workshops 2:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. ADA Symposium 2:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. National Minority Symposium 3:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Concurrent Workshops 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. "Taste of St. Louis-Circa 1904" Reception Thursday, May 13, 1993 8:00 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Registration 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. General Session 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Concurrent Workshops 2:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. ADA Symposium 2:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. H.l.V. Empowerment and Workplace Issues Symposium 2:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Resource Information Laboratory 3:45 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Concurrent Workshops 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Reception 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Entertainment Friday, May 14, 1993 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Concurrent Workshops 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. ADA Symposium 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Small Business and ADA Implementation Symposium 9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Resource Information Laboratory 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Your Ideas for the 1994 Conference Dear Colleague: On behalf of President Bill Clinton we invite you to the 1993 Annual Conference of the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, which will be held in St. Louis, May 12-14. We are in the third year of implementing ADA. We have a new President who is committed to the full implementation of ADA, and to leading our nation in the process of profound change necessary to empower all of our citizens, with and without disabilities, in the productive mainstream of the American dream. Historic decisions are being made that will affect the quality of the lives of Americans with disabilities for generations to come. We need you at our St. Louis Conference to participate in those decisions. Together we will assess the implementation of ADA so far, and plan and prepare for the future. There will be advanced training for the next phase of ADA implementation. We will hear from the new leaders of government in the area of disability. We will prepare guidance for them. We will consider the great public issues of the nineties as they impact employment opportunities for people with disabilities: health care, personal assistance and other independent living services, job creation, education, technology and telecommunications, economic and international policy. President Clinton has pledged a government that will include you. He is ready to keep that pledge, but it can only be kept with your leadership participation. We look forward to meeting you in St. Louis. Together, we will keep the promise of ADA, the promise of America -to ourselves and our grandchildren. Justin Dart, Jr. Chairman Rick Douglas Executive Director CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS "The speakers in the general sessions and workshops were superlative... I learned a great deal." - Educator on '92 Conference During the three (3) days of the conference, attendees will have an opportunity to select from over 50 workshops on ADA implementation, advancing employment of people with disabilities, and empowerment. Workshops will focus on best practices, speakers in prototypical models, and resource information. These workshops will address issues raised by businesses, government, service providers, organized labor, the disability community, and other concerned publics on the full range of subjects related to the employment of people with disabilities. The following provides a partial list of subjects to be addressed. -International Perspective -Economic, Labor Market and Demographic Trends -Independent Living Resources and their Role in Employment -Assistive Technology in the Workplace/Universal Design -National, Regional, and State Models Supporting Transition from School to Work -Personal Assistance Services as an Aid to Employment -How to Develop Job Descriptions, Including Determining Essential Job Functions -Supported Employment Models -ADA: Best Practices and Successful Implementation Strategies (Title I and Title III) -Self-Advocacy, Leadership and Empowerment -Recruitment, Placement and Interviewing -"Upward Mobility" and the Glass Ceiling Facing Employees with Disabilities -ADA: Training Supervisors/Train the Trainers Models -Sharing Ideas: Employers and the Rehabilitation/Education Community -ADA: Addressing Hidden Disabilities (Cognitive Disabilities, TBI, etc.) -ADA: Addressing Chronic Illness -ADA: Addressing Psychiatric Disabilities -Cultural Diversity: Promoting Employment Opportunities -Social Security Incentives: PASS and IRWE Programs -Safety and Egress for People with Disabilities -Emerging Issues in the Field -Workers' Compensation Issues -Medical Insurance Issues -Alternative Dispute Resolution -Seniority Issues -Communications/Media -H.I.V. and the Workplace -Small Businesses Implement ADA This conference will be informative, exciting, and state-of-the-art. The workshop presentations will be made by nationally recognized experts. The conference will focus on the change spearheaded by the enactment and implementation of ADA. Cutting edge information will be provided in a stimulating and challenging framework. More panels on a broader range of topics will be provided than ever before. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS "The range and selection of topics were excellent .... The entire program was first class." -Consumers on '92 Conference ORIENTATION FOR NEW ATTENDEES This session is for those attendees who would like a briefing on the purpose and programs of the President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities, and an overview of the Annual Conference activities. OPENING RECEPTION A special "Taste of St. Louis-Circa 1904" event is being planned to launch the conference in style. Food, music, and entertainment will be reminiscent of the first World's Fair held in St. Louis in 1904. OPENING SESSION Major business, government, and disability community leaders will address issues concerning important topics related to the employment of people with disabilities, including ADA implementation. Leaders in the disability arena will address the topic, "It's Time for a Change, But What Change?" The President's Trophy will be presented to the person who has done the most to enhance the empowerment and employment of people with disabilities. AWARDS LUNCHEON This event pays tribute to labor and veterans' leaders and the disability community, as well as private and public employers, for their efforts in advancing employment of people with disabilities. See page 10 for ticket purchasing information. EXHIBIT HALL/RECEPTION The Exhibit Hall will feature over 150 booths highlighting new products and programs associated with the employment of people with disabilities. A reception will be held in the Exhibit Hall on Thursday to help focus attention on the many fine exhibits on display. Come and network with the exhibitors and learn more about available technology and resources supporting the employment of people with disabilities. ENTERTAINMENT A gala event is planned for Thursday evening. America's Disability Channel will present famous entertainers for your enjoyment. "The opportunity to network and learn best practices/successful prototypes was very valuable." - Rehabilitation specialist on '92 Conference GENERAL SESSION The Thursday General Session will focus on the theme, "Keeping the Promise of ADA." This session will address the national policy of implementation, enforcement and such empowerment issues as health care, personal assistant services, and access to technology. Members of the Clinton Administration will focus on what is going to happen in the new era of ADA implementation. MEDIA AWARDS LUNCHEON This luncheon will provide an opportunity to recognize excellence in the media. National leaders in the communications field will be honored for their role in reducing the negative stereotyping of people with disabilities and for their efforts to feature people with disabilities living and working independently in the community. See page 10 for ticket purchasing information. CONCURRENT SYMPOSIA The following is a partial list of symposia that will be available: 1. ADA Implementation - Featuring best practices and prototypical models. Learn from the experts what works. Training will be offered at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels to accommodate the varied needs of the conference participants. Training will be provided by leaders in the field. A simple self-assessment questionnaire will be included in the final program to assist you in determining the appropriate workshop level to attend. Important implementation and enforcement issues will be addressed, including tracking compliance, documenting and disseminating information on successful program models and evaluating the quality of technical assistance being provided to consumers and businesses. 2. Resource Information Laboratories - Featuring hands-on experience with applied workplace technology, universal design, and available resources. New solutions to technological and mechanical problems will be discussed. 3. National Minority Symposium - Providing information and first-hand experiences which will facilitate the smooth implementation of the ADA in minority communities throughout the United States. This symposium will emphasize ways in which the business sector, labor, service providers, and advocates can work together in minority communities in partnership with persons with disabilities to ensure the effective implementation of the ADA. The following issues will be highlighted: Use of Technology, Provision of Goods and Services for Multicultural Communities (Title III), Title I of ADA - Implications for Minority Communities, and ADA: A Path to Empowerment for Diverse Populations. "I was able to take back a plethora of information to my agency... Excellent overall conference." - Government participant on '92 Conference 4. ADA Summit Report - Presenting recommendations from the National ADA Employment Summit convened on December 2, 1992. This Summit was a historic meeting of over 200 natinal leaders from business, labor, government, and the disability community, who convened to work on key ADA implementation issues. Several work groups, including those dealing with seniority, worker's compensation, alternative dispute resolution, and insurance, will present their recommendations. 5. Small Business and ADA Implementation - Featuring the successes and problems of small businesses in implementing ADA. 6. H.I.V. Empowerment and Workplace Issues Symposium - Providing information on the relationship between empowerment and such workplace issues as irrational fear of transmission in the workplace, fear of losses in productivity due to illness and hospitalizations, high health insurance costs, and fear that an entire business will become stigmatized by association with H.I.V. Issues relating to workplace discrimination, breaches in confidentiality, and the need to educate co-workers will be highlighted. Empowerment as a critical factor in enabling people with H.I.V. to overcome workplace-related discrimination will be discussed. YOUR IDEAS FOR NEXT YEAR'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE This is a new feature whereby attendees are encouraged to help us design next year's Annual Conference. Be involved by sharing your ideas and experiences with us so that we can better serve you. Your views are important. We want to be responsive to the needs and ideas of conference participants. PERSONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES (PAS) "The exhibitors were an important resource for me. I learned about several new products. Thank you." - Consumer on '92 Conference To arrange for Personal Assistant Services and to obtain information on fees contact: Upjohn Healthcare Services 1034 South Brentwood Boulevard Suite 740 St. Louis, MO 63117 Jewish Hospital of St. Louis (two agencies) Home Care-Medicare Certified Program #6 Millstone Campus Suite #100 St. Louis, MO 63145 (314) 454-8800 Cardinal Ritter Institute 4483 Lindell Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108 (314) 652-3600 Complete Health Care 1869 Craig Park Court Suite A St. Louis, MO 63146 (314) 576-4000 Medical Personnel Pool 7635 New Ballas Road St. Louis, MO 63141 (314) 432-7777 YMCA of Greater St. Louis Carondelet Y 600 Loughborough St. Louis, MO 63111 (314) 353-4960 Peace of Mind Attendant Care (314) 454-0602/0405 TRANSPORTATION "The information on workplace technology and assistive devices was important to my company. I discovered some very useful resources." - Business leader on '92 Conference GROUND TRANSPORTATION Accessible transportation is available to and from Lambert St. Louis International Airport. Airport Express operates daily from 6 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Uniformed ticket agents are located in the baggage claims area, exit 13 in the main and east terminals. Fares are $8.00 one way, or $14.00 round trip to and from the airport and hotels. For information contact (314) 429-4950; TDD users call through the relay service, (800) 735-2966. Accessible shuttle service from the participating hotels to the Cervantes Convention Center will be provided during the Conference. Additional information on this service will be provided in the final program. AIRLINES Trans World Airlines (TWA) has been selected as the official airline carrier for the 1993 Conference. TWA will provide a 5% discount off most published domestic fares (including San Juan, Puerto Rico). If you are using a travel agent or calling the airlines yourself, please contact: TWA's Convention Desk 1-800-325-4933 Monday-Friday 7:15 a.m.-7:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) Please use the following profile number when making reservations: CV12867 RELATED ACTIVITIES If you extend your visit in St. Louis through Saturday, you may be interested in the First Annual St. Louis Road Race - a 10k (6.2 miles) road race and a 3k (1.86 miles) road race and walk for runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes. The Spirit of St. Louis Road Race will provide a recreational and competitive sports experience for wheelchair athletes, runners, and the general public. More than 1,500 runners and walkers, and 50-125 wheelers are expected to participate. For additional information, please contact: Bob Szyman St. Louis Wheelchair Athletic Association (314) 768-5325