BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ACCSES - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ACCSES X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://accses.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ACCSES REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Kentucky/Louisville BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250904T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250904T143000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250226T235936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T035616Z UID:1995-1756990800-1756996200@accses.org SUMMARY:How to Drastically Reduce Candidate & New Hire Ghosting DESCRIPTION:DSP Magnet joins ACCSES in three 90-minute sessions to teach attendees how to find\, hire\, and retain qualified direct support professionals without blowing the budget. Everyone involved in recruiting and hiring should attend. \nThursday\, September 4th at 1:00 pm ET – How to Drastically Reduce Candidate & New Hire Ghosting \nCandidates and new hires ghosting you is exhausting. This workshop is for you if you’re ready to: \n\nstop fighting ghosting alone\nend the frustration of getting your hopes up only to have a good candidate disappear\nlearn how Brandi\, from our team\, got 95% of people to show up\ninvest 90 minutes to save yourself tons of time\n\nHere’s what you’ll get in this interactive workshop… \n\nA proven process to get people to people show up.\nAn opportunity to get real work done to help you reduce ghosting.\nSimple and practical next steps.\n\nRegister Here: URL:https://accses.org/event/magnet-september2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250826T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250826T141500 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250226T232722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T175559Z UID:1990-1756215000-1756217700@accses.org SUMMARY:DSP Supervisor Survival Workshop - How to Stop Answering the Same Basic Questions Over and Over DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that DSP Magnet\, formerly Blitz Media\, and ACCSES are partnering to present a series of workshops directly for current and future front-line supervisors of direct support professionals.  Each workshop is scheduled to run for 45 minutes.  The cost for each workshop is $35 per person. \nDSP Magnet is a leader in supporting disability service providers in their efforts to recruit and retain direct support professionals.  Each workshop will provide opportunities for front-line supervisors to collaborate with other front-line supervisors from across the country to work through exercises and to discuss concerns\, opportunities\, and ideas.  Watch the video below for more information from DSP Magnet’s Scott de Fasselle. \nTuesday\, August 26th at 1:30 pm ET – How to Stop Answering the Same Basic Questions Over and Over \n“We’re out of sour cream; what should I do?” How many times have you gotten a text or call like that? You want staff to make simple decisions on their own and come to you for the important things. Learn a simple way to teach staff which questions to bring to you. \nClick here to register URL:https://accses.org/event/supervisor-august2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250801T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250630T173617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T173617Z UID:2170-1754053200-1754056800@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \n  \nACCSES First Friday calls are open to ACCSES members only.  We encourage all interested leadership and staff of member organizations to attend and if you didn’t get an email invitation\, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-august-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250720T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250722T171500 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250211T140022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T194902Z UID:1949-1753016400-1753204500@accses.org SUMMARY:2025 Summer Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Nation’s Capital for the 2025 Summer Conference and Annual Meeting. \n \nD.C. is the place to be in July when ACCSES hosts three days of carefully curated programming during the ACCSES Summer Conference and Annual Meeting! Join us July 20-22\, at the stunning Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown as we explore the future of disability services. The ACCSES Summer Conference is when we gather to hear from experts in the field\, agency and congressional representatives\, and other leaders with insights into disability policy. Our Spotlight Sessions give attendees an opportunity to share their discoveries. The future is upon us! We want you to be a part of the conversation! \nClick here for all the conference information\, to register and reserve your hotel room. URL:https://accses.org/event/2025-summer-conference/ LOCATION:Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown\, 2401 M St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250625T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250226T235617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T194757Z UID:1993-1750858200-1750863600@accses.org SUMMARY:Are you Tired of not Getting Enough DSP Applicants? DESCRIPTION:DSP Magnet joins ACCSES in three 90-minute sessions to teach attendees how to find\, hire\, and retain qualified direct support professionals without blowing the budget. Everyone involved in recruiting and hiring should attend. \nWednesday\, June 25th at 1:30 pm ET – Are you Tired of not Getting Enough DSP Applicants? \nWhen you attend the DSP Magnet Recruiting workshop\, you’ll get free approaches to… \n\nWrite a job post for Indeed to attract more applicants\nFix the common mistakes in your online application that drive away applicants\n\nWho should attend: \n\nExecutives\nHR Directors\nHR Supervisors\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Here: $69 member organizations / $139 non-member organizations per person\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Organization*Title*Email*\n \n Phone*Address* \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n State\n AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific\n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Registration Options*\n \n \n ACCSES Member Rate\n \n \n \n ACCSES Non-Member Rate\n How many people are you registering?*Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.Attendees*Click the plus + button to add more names.NameEmail  Add RemoveCredit Card*\n DiscoverMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: Discover\, MasterCard\, Visa\n \n Card Number\n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n Month\n \n Month010203040506070809101112\n \n \n \n Year\n \n Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n Security Code\n \n \n \n Cardholder Name\n CAPTCHATotal URL:https://accses.org/event/magnet-june2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250606T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250204T001229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T001229Z UID:1940-1749214800-1749218400@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \n  \nACCSES First Friday calls are open to ACCSES members only.  We encourage all interested leadership and staff of member organizations to attend and if you didn’t get an email invitation\, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-june-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250605T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250605T141500 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250226T232537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T010920Z UID:1987-1749130200-1749132900@accses.org SUMMARY:DSP Supervisor Survival Workshop - How to Hold People Accountable When You're Short-Staffed DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that DSP Magnet\, formerly Blitz Media\, and ACCSES are partnering to present a series of workshops directly for current and future front-line supervisors of direct support professionals.  Each workshop is scheduled to run for 45 minutes.  The cost for each workshop is $35 per person. \nDSP Magnet is a leader in supporting disability service providers in their efforts to recruit and retain direct support professionals.  Each workshop will provide opportunities for front-line supervisors to collaborate with other front-line supervisors from across the country to work through exercises and to discuss concerns\, opportunities\, and ideas.  Watch the video below for more information from DSP Magnet’s Scott de Fasselle. \nThursday\, June 5th at 1:30 pm ET – How to Hold People Accountable When You’re Short-Staffed \nWhen you’re short-staffed\, and some of the staff you do have aren’t doing what they should\, it’s easy to feel trapped. You feel the pressure of wanting staff to do what they should. But you worry about them getting angry and quitting. Then you’re left with another open shift to try and cover. You’ll do a practical exercise to help you feel confident and help staff rise to the standards you expect. \nClick here to register URL:https://accses.org/event/supervisor-june2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250204T001255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T033812Z UID:1931-1746795600-1746799200@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \n  \nACCSES First Friday calls are open to ACCSES members only.  We encourage all interested leadership and staff of member organizations to attend and if you didn’t get an email invitation\, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-may-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250204T001318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T161850Z UID:1927-1744376400-1744380000@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \n  \nACCSES First Friday calls are open to ACCSES members only.  We encourage all interested leadership and staff of member organizations to attend and if you didn’t get an email invitation\, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-april-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250408T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250408T141500 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250226T232248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T175415Z UID:1982-1744119000-1744121700@accses.org SUMMARY:DSP Supervisor Survival Workshop - How to Create a Trusting Team DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that DSP Magnet\, formerly Blitz Media\, and ACCSES are partnering to present a series of workshops directly for current and future front-line supervisors of direct support professionals.  Each workshop is scheduled to run for 45 minutes.  The cost for each workshop is $35 per person. \nDSP Magnet is a leader in supporting disability service providers in their efforts to recruit and retain direct support professionals.  Each workshop will provide opportunities for front-line supervisors to collaborate with other front-line supervisors from across the country to work through exercises and to discuss concerns\, opportunities\, and ideas.  Watch the video below for more information from DSP Magnet’s Scott de Fasselle. \nTuesday\, April 8th at 1:30 pm ET – How to Create a Trusting Team \nIt’s exhausting to work on a team where people resent each other and gossip. When that’s happening\, it’s a sign that people don’t fully trust each other. Learn a practical exercise that will bring people together and get them talking and even laughing. \nClick here to register URL:https://accses.org/event/supervisor-april2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250311T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250311T141500 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250226T231909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T232317Z UID:1975-1741699800-1741702500@accses.org SUMMARY:DSP Supervisor Survival Workshop - How to Go from DSP to Supervisor DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce that DSP Magnet\, formerly Blitz Media\, and ACCSES are partnering to present a series of workshops directly for current and future front-line supervisors of direct support professionals.  Each workshop is scheduled to run for 45 minutes.  The cost for each workshop is $35 per person. \nDSP Magnet is a leader in supporting disability service providers in their efforts to recruit and retain direct support professionals  Each workshop will provide opportunities for front-line supervisors to collaborate with other front-line supervisors from across the country to work through exercises and to discuss concerns\, opportunities\, and ideas.  Watch the video below for more information from DSP Magnet’s Scott de Fasselle. \nTuesday\, March 11th at 1:30 pm ET – How to go from DSP to Supervisor \nIn many cases\, the supervisors are the DSPs who were the “last person standing.” One day you’re a peer and the next day you’re the boss. You’ll get practical strategies for a smooth transition during this workshop. URL:https://accses.org/event/supervisor-march2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250307T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250204T001347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T001347Z UID:1908-1741352400-1741356000@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \n  \nACCSES First Friday calls are open to ACCSES members only.  We encourage all interested leadership and staff of member organizations to attend and if you didn’t get an email invitation\, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-march-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250213T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240820T185406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T154335Z UID:1694-1739192400-1739444400@accses.org SUMMARY:2025 Winter Summit DESCRIPTION:The ACCSES Winter Summit is our time to buckle down and plan for the coming year. It also presents an opportunity to learn from experts on a wide variety of topics important to disability service providers and the people they serve. Most of all\, it is a time to gather and discuss the concerns\, and opportunities that really matter. Join us in Arcadia\, California in February 2025 for three-plus days of terrific programming and conversation. It will be well worth your time! Click here for all the information. URL:https://accses.org/event/2025-winter-summit/ LOCATION:Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia\, 130 W Huntington Dr\, Arcadia\, CA\, 91007 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250102T164646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T040515Z UID:1858-1738933200-1738936800@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nOn Friday\, February 7 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN\, ACCSES will host Patricia A. Gibson\, MSSW DHL ACSW\, Director\, Epilepsy Information Service\, Associate Professor\, Department of Neurology\, Wake Forest University School of Medicine\, and board member Epilepsy Alliance America.  Pat is a long-time friend to ACCSES\, having reached out to us early in the COVID lockdown.  Last January\, we finally met in person when she spoke at the ACCSES Winter Summit in Savannah – to rave reviews.  Pat is a renowned expert on Epilepsy and a fantastic presenter. \nACCSES First Friday calls are open to ACCSES members only.  We encourage all interested leadership and staff of member organizations to attend and if you didn’t get an email invitation\, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org. URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-february-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250110T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20250102T164402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T164402Z UID:1856-1736514000-1736517600@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nOn Friday\, January 10 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN\, we will be joined by Milagros (Millie) Rothwell\, Work Incentive Coordinator for the Social Security Administration and Vida Cyrus of Social Security’s Disability Determination Service.  They will share information on the streamlining initiatives undertaken by the Social Security Administration over the past two years in relation to SSI and SSDI\, about how disability determinations are made\, and Ticket to Work.  If you would like to share any questions in advance\, please respond to this email.  This is part two of our discussion on Social Security and we are delighted to have Millie and Vida join us for another illuminating discussion. \nACCSES First Friday calls are open to ACCSES members only.  We encourage all interested leadership and staff of member organizations to attend and if you didn’t get an email invitation\, please contact Sarah Saar at ssaar@hqtrs.com. URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-january-2025/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240718T022751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T022751Z UID:1682-1733490000-1733493600@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! Click here to register. URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-dec24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20241113T142934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T143030Z UID:1827-1732194000-1732197600@accses.org SUMMARY:Learn How to Create a Direct Support Professional Apprenticeship Program DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, November 21 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN\nFor a Webinar focused on A Direct Support Professional Strategy \nIn honor of National Apprenticeship Week 2024\, ACCSES will host an interactive webinar on Thursday\, November 21 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN led by our friend and lead NEON Subject Matter Expert\, J. Gibbs\, the Apprenticeship Development and Alignment Coordinator for the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts\, Boston.  This webinar will share details on a career pathway strategy that J. has been working on with the State of Missouri to develop a registered apprenticeship program for direct support professionals.  J. took the lead on the ACCSES Apprenticeship Guide in 2023 and has presented several times at ACCSES conferences.  He also has direct experience as the CEO of a disability service provider.  He is our resident expert on apprenticeship\, and we are delighted to welcome him back. \nThis webinar is open to anyone interested at ACCSES member organizations.  It should run for approximately one hour.  If you are interested in joining\, please contact Sarah at ssaar@accses.org. URL:https://accses.org/event/apprenticeship-webinar/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241101T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241101T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240718T022717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T022717Z UID:1680-1730466000-1730469600@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! Click here to register. URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-nov24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241023T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241023T141500 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240718T024919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T141342Z UID:1687-1729690200-1729692900@accses.org SUMMARY:How to Stop Answering the Same Basic Questions Over and Over Workshop Presented by Blitz Media DESCRIPTION:“We’re out of sour cream; what should I do?” How many times have you gotten a text or call like that? You want staff to make simple decisions on their own\, and come to you for the important things. Learn a simple way to teach staff which questions to bring to you. \nWho should attend\nFrontline Supervisors \nOnline workshop details:\nVia Zoom \nRegistration link and fee:\nThe cost is $39 per person and click here to register. \nPresented by Scott de Fasselle\, Partner\, Blitz Media Design and Co-Author with Craig de Fasselle\, Heart\, Hope\, & Honesty: How I/DD Providers Can Attract & Retain Amazing Direct Support Professionals & Thrive Despite the DSP Crisis \nSeats are limited so register today! URL:https://accses.org/event/supervisor-training-oct24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240926T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240926T141500 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240718T023539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T155818Z UID:1684-1727357400-1727360100@accses.org SUMMARY:How to Hold People Accountable when You're Short-Staffed Workshop Presented by Blitz Media DESCRIPTION:When you’re short-staffed\, and some of the staff you do have aren’t doing what they should\, it’s easy to feel trapped. You feel the pressure of wanting staff to do what they should.  But you worry about them getting angry and quitting. Then you’re left with another open shift to try and cover. You’ll do a practical exercise to help you feel confident and help staff rise to the standards you expect. \nWho should attend\nFrontline Supervisors \nOnline workshop details:\nVia Zoom \nRegistration link and fee:\nThe cost is $39 per person. \nPresented by Scott de Fasselle\, Partner\, Blitz Media Design and Co-Author with Craig de Fasselle\, Heart\, Hope\, & Honesty: How I/DD Providers Can Attract & Retain Amazing Direct Support Professionals & Thrive Despite the DSP Crisis \nAs of September 6th\, this event is full. We are working with Craig and Scott to add an additional date so please check back in the coming weeks. URL:https://accses.org/event/supervisor-training-sept24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240906T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240906T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240718T022316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T113402Z UID:1676-1725627600-1725631200@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! \nWe are pleased to announce that Jill Kagan\, Director of ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center\, will be our special guest for the September First Friday call on September 6 at 1:00PM EASTERN.  Talking about respite was a request of attendees at our spring calls\, and we are delighted to deliver.  Jill will cover all of the basics – what respite is\, the resources available\, how it is funded\, what laws and legislation are relevant to respite\, and\, most importantly\, the benefits of accessing respite care for the individuals being served and their caregivers.  Following a brief presentation\, Jill will be happy to answer your questions. \nFirst Friday calls are scheduled for one hour and are open to ACCSES members.  Please contact Sarah Saar (ssaar@accses.org) if you did not receive an invitation email. URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-sept24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240721T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240723T170000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240104T222009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T145904Z UID:1436-1721568600-1721754000@accses.org SUMMARY:2024 Summer Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Nation’s Capital for the 2024 Summer Conference and Annual Meeting. \nWow\, do we have a treat in store for you! D.C. is the place to be in July when ACCSES hosts three days of carefully curated programming during the ACCSES Summer Conference and Annual Meeting! Join us July 21-23\, at the stunning Fairmont Washington\, D.C as we explore the future of disability services. The ACCSES Summer Conference is when we gather to hear from experts in the field\, agency and congressional representatives\, and other leaders with insights into disability policy. Our Spotlight Sessions also give attendees an opportunity to share their discoveries. The future is upon us! We want you to be a part of the conversation! \nGet all the details and register today! URL:https://accses.org/event/2024-summer-conference/ LOCATION:Fairmont Washington D.C. Georgetown\, 2401 M St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240626T143000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240531T175737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T140156Z UID:1624-1719406800-1719412200@accses.org SUMMARY:How to Reduce New DSP Turnover Workshop DESCRIPTION:Are you exhausted from the constant cycle of DSP turnover?  When you attend the DSP Magnet Retention Workshop with Blitz Media Design\, you’ll learn approaches to \n\nmaking simple changes to your onboarding program so new staff aren’t overwhelmed; and\ndiscovering the advantage you have that can retain staff (good news—it has nothing to do with money).\n\nWho should attend: \n\nCEOs / Executive Directors\nExecutive leaders\nHR Directors\nAnd anyone creating new employee onboarding programs\n\nOnline workshop details: \nWednesday\, June 26th \n1:00 – 2:30 pm ET \nRegistration fee: \nThe cost is $69 for ACCSES members and $139 for non-members. \nPresented by Scott de Fasselle\, Partner\, Blitz Media Design and Co-Author with Craig de Fasselle\, Heart\, Hope\, & Honesty: How I/DD Providers Can Attract & Retain Amazing Direct Support Professionals & Thrive Despite the DSP Crisis URL:https://accses.org/event/workshop-june2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240607T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240607T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240124T183613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T175537Z UID:1503-1717765200-1717768800@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nBack by popular demand!  Stephen Wooderson\, CEO of the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation is making a return appearance on our Friday\, June 7\, 2024\, First Friday call to continue the conversation from last month.  That conversation was hopping\, and we are excited to have Steve back to respond to many more questions.  If you would like to submit a question for Steve in advance\, please simply reply to this email. \nThis is an event exclusively for ACCSES members.  The call is via Zoom and will last about 50 minutes.  I am going to meet with the new RSA Commissioner\, Dante Allen\, on Thursday\, June 6\, so I  may have some things to report as well. \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! Click here to register. URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-june24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240503T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240124T183427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165321Z UID:1501-1714741200-1714744800@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! On the First Friday of each month during the spring and fall\, ACCSES invites members to attend carefully curated\, interactive calls hosted by leaders in government\, policy\, healthcare\, and business to discuss the key issues of our time. \nOur May First Friday Call will be on Friday\, May 3 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN.  Steve Wooderson\, Chief Executive Officer of the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) will be our guest.  CSAVR held its Spring Conference in early April\, which we attended.  With more than 400 attendees\, and representatives from VR offices across the country\, we found the conference informative and thought-provoking.  Steve is a long-time friend to ACCSES and has visited with us many times over the years.  We are delighted to welcome Steve back to share fresh insights into what VR offices are working on.  This year marks the Tenth Anniversary of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act\, so Steve’s visit is timely indeed! \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! Click here to register. URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-may24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240425T165548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T165633Z UID:1528-1714662000-1714665600@accses.org SUMMARY:ACCSES Member Call Scheduled to Discuss Two New Regulations DESCRIPTION:ACCSES will host a member call next Thursday to discuss two regulations that dropped this week (the Medicaid Access Rule and the Department of Labor Final Rule Restoring and Extending Federal Overtime Protections). This call is for ACCSES members only and if you did not receive the email announcement\, please contact Sarah Saar (ssaar@accses.org) to get registered. URL:https://accses.org/event/accses-member-call-scheduled-to-discuss-two-new-regulations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240405T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240123T194425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T194010Z UID:1494-1712322000-1712325600@accses.org SUMMARY:First Friday Call DESCRIPTION:CAMERAS ON! THE MICS ARE HOT! \nWe are so pleased to invite you to join us on Friday afternoon\, April 5\, 2024\, for a conversation with Curtis Cunningham\, National Director of Long Term Services and Supports for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Join us at 1:00 pm ET to learn what CMS is working on and to share your questions\, ideas\, and concerns with Curtis.  This is a great opportunity to continue building our relationship with CMS\, and we hope you will be a part of it! \nThese First Friday calls with special guest speakers will be held throughout the spring\, fall\, and winter.  Friday will be our inaugural event\, so please join us!  This is an ACCSES member ONLY call.  All interested persons at member organizations are invited by clicking the link below. \nJOIN US AND START THE MONTH ON A HIGH NOTE! Click here to register. URL:https://accses.org/event/first-friday-call-april24/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20240213T214014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T214031Z UID:1518-1708952400-1708956000@accses.org SUMMARY:AbilityOne Call DESCRIPTION:The U.S. AbilityOne Commission released three new compliance policies.  They are as follows: \n\n51.401 – AbilityOne Program Nonprofit Agency Entry Qualifications\n51.402 – AbilityOne Program Qualification Requirements for Nonprofit Agencies and Associated Responsibilities of the Central Nonprofit Agencies\n51.404 – Direct Labor Hour Ratio Requirements\n\nYou will find the three new draft policies along with their current counterparts and the AbilityOne Commission Strategic Plan on the Commission’s website. \nPublic comments may be submitted via email to policy@abilityone.gov through March 14\, 2024.  We are very interested in your thoughts on the draft policies and will host a call to discuss them with ACCSES members on Monday\, February 26 at 1:00 p.m. EASTERN.  Your insights assist us in preparing ACCSES’s comment\, so please plan to attend. \nEmail Sarah Saar at ssaar@accses.org if you need to register and don’t have the link. URL:https://accses.org/event/abilityone-call-022024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20230724T190204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T204956Z UID:1190-1705237200-1705424400@accses.org SUMMARY:2024 Winter Summit DESCRIPTION:We are heading back to Savannah for the 2024 ACCSES Winter Summit and we could not be happier!  Join us January 14-16 as we work through the major concerns of disability service providers and the people they serve\, hear from terrific speakers\, learn from each other\, and dine out at some of the best restaurants in the South.  The Summit is the time when we can talk\, debate\, share ideas\, and make plans for the coming year.  If you have never been to an ACCSES Winter Summit\, you do not want to miss it.  And if you have\, we are going to be so glad to see you again!  Join us in January.  It’s a tradition. \nGet all the information here! URL:https://accses.org/event/2024-winter-summit/ LOCATION:The DeSoto\, 15 East Liberty Street\, Savannah\, GA\, 31401 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231024T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T075336 CREATED:20231011T221150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231011T221150Z UID:1263-1698152400-1698156000@accses.org SUMMARY:NEON Information Session DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in the technical support offered by the U.S. Department of Labor through ACCSES under the National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network?  We are offering two information sessions to learn more about how ACCSES members have used their hours of technical support in the past and plan to use their hours in the coming year.  ACCSES has 650 hours of technical support to divide among ACCSES and up to 10 members.  Please join ACCSES’s NEON DOL Subject Matter Experts\, Rachel Pollack\, J.W. Gibbs\, and Cherie Johnson\, and ACCSES NEON members to find out if NEON is a good fit for your organization.  All members and member staff are welcome to attend. \nContact Kate if you are interested in learning more about NEON.  We would love to have you be a part of it this year! \nClick here to register URL:https://accses.org/event/neon-information-session-102423/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR