Disability Calendar of Events

Disability Calendar of Events | Annual Gala | Ability Awards

If your organization is hosting an event for Florida's disability community and would like to be added to the calendar, please submit your event information to kristen@abletrust.org.

JANUARY

January 23, 2008

The Able Trust Gala Chairmen's Event
Seasons 52
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Visit www.abletrustgala.org for details

January 29, 2008

The Able Trust's National Mentoring Month Celebration
City Hall
Tallahassee, FL
Email alana@abletrust.org for details

FEBRUARY

February 5-6, 2008

Behavioral Healthcare Days
Florida Capitol Complex
Tallahassee, FL
Email AprylMarie@fccmh.org for details

February 14-15, 2008

Visions XV Conference
Florida's 15th Annual Special Needs Week Conference
Kissimmee, FL
Visit www.coe.ufl.edu/fldcdt/ for details

February 24-27, 2008

21st Annual Research Conference-A System of Care for Children's Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base
Tampa, FL
Visit http://rtckids.fmhi.usf.edu/rtcconference for details

February 27, 2008

Social Security Work Incentives and Benefits Training
Jacksonville, FL
Call (904) 798-9229, ext 2180 for details

February 28, 2008

Social Security Work Incentives and Benefits Training
Miami, FL
Call (305)377-7281 for details.

February 29, 2008

The Able Trust Board Meeting
Palm Beach, FL
Email info@abletrust.org for details

MARCH

March 1, 2008

The Able Trust 10th anniversary gala - "Reflections of India"
The Mar-a-Lago Club
Palm Beach, FL
Visit www.abletrustgala.org for more information

March 6, 2008

Transportation Disadvantaged Day
Florida Capitol Complex
Tallahassee, FL
Email john.irvine@dot.state.fl.us for details

March 18, 2008

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day
Florida Capitol Complex
Tallahassee, FL
Visit www.fddc.org for details

March 19 - April 8, 2008

APD-Approved Web Training in Supported Employment
Visit www.flse.net/Entry/welcome.html for details

March 26, 2008

Epilepsy Foundation of South Florida Education and Prevention Display
Florida Capitol Complex
Tallahassee, FL
Call 561-478-6515 for details

APRIL

April 2 & 3, 2008

Customized Job Development Workshop hosted by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities: Practical Approaches for Community
Jacksonville, FL
For details contact Nancy Hanisch, Nancy_Hanisch@apd.state.fl.us

April 8, 2008

Special Olympics Florida Annual Ceremony
Florida Capitol Complex
Tallahassee, FL
Call 850-322-3360 for details

April 10, 2008

Florida Art Therapy Association Artwork Display
Florida Capitol Complex
Tallahassee, FL
Call 654-442-2474 for details

April 14, 2008

Florida Association for Centers for Independent Living
Motorcycle Poster Contest Display
Florida Capitol Complex
Tallahassee, FL
Call 850-575-6004

April 16, 2008

Florida MENTOR Developmental Disabilities Display
Florida Capitol Complex
Tallahassee, FL
Call 813-630-1746 for details

April 17, 2008

ARC Florida Day
Florida Capitol Complex
Tallahassee, FL
Call 850-921-0460 for details

April 17-20, 2008

Sportsability Expo
Tallahassee, FL
Visit www.fdoa.org for details

April 23 & 24, 2008

Quick Launch Trainings on self-employment for individuals with disabilities
Jacksonville, FL
For details email Debra Noel at dnoel@fmhi.usf.edu

April 28-30, 2008

National Association of Governor’s Committees Annual Meeting
Little Rock, Arkansas
Visit www.nagcpd.com for details

April 30-May 2, 2008

Association for Youth Leadership Forums Annual Meeting
Little Rock, Arkansas
Email milzarskiw@michigan.gov for details

MAY

May 13 & 14, 2008

Quick Launch Trainings on self-employment for individuals with disabilities
Jacksonville, FL
For details email Debra Noel at dnoel@fmhi.usf.edu

JUNE

June 13-15, 2008

10th Annual Family Cafe Conference
Orlando, FL
Visit www.familycafe.net for details

June 17-20, 2008

18th Annual Conference & Expo of the Case Management Society of America
Orlando, FL
Visit www.cmsa.org/conference/ for details

June 23 & 24, 2008

Quick Launch Trainings on self-employment for individuals with disabilities
Jacksonville, FL
For details email Debra Noel at dnoel@fmhi.usf.edu

June 27, 2008

The Able Trust Regional Grant Training
Tampa, FL
For details click here

JULY

July 9-12, 2008

The Autism Society of America’s 39th National Conference & Exposition on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Orlando, FL
For details visit www.autism-society.org/conference

July 24-27, 2008

The Able Trust Florida Youth Leadership Forum
Tallahassee, FL
Visit www.floridaylf.org for details

July 26, 2008

18th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

AUGUST

August 25-28, 2008

Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged Annual Conference
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Visit www.dot.state.fl.us/ctd for details

SEPTEMBER

September 2008 TBA

The Able Trust Fall Board Meeting
Email info@abletrust.org for details

September 2008 TBA

Florida High School/High Tech Project Director Orientation
Email flhsht@aol.com for details

OCTOBER

Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 2, 2008

Florida Disability Mentoring Day Kickoff & Career Fair
Orlando, FL
Visit www.floridadmd.org for details

October 5-8, 2008

USBLN Conference
Portland, OR
Visit www.usbln.org

October 15, 2008

Florida Disability Mentoring Day
Statewide
Visit www.floridadmd.org for details

October 2008 TBA

The Able Trust Ability Awards
Tallahassee, FL
Visit www.abletrust.org/events/ability_awards.shtml for details

NOVEMBER

November 21-22, 2008

WCD Expo: World Congress on Disabilities
Jacksonville, FL
Visit www.wcdexpo.com/2008/fla/ for details