Breaking Barriers: My Journey Toward Employment Success
University of Missouri–St. Louis student Cooper Howard shares his inspiring path through education and vocational growth. He will reflect on his time in the SUCCEED Program, highlight his current career achievements, and discuss his goals for the future
Building Professional Identity through Engagement and Ethical Commitment
Michael Kiener, PhD, CRC, Jessica Doebber and Rachael Rehagen, MA, PLPC
Pathways to Assistive Technology
David Baker, Director of Missouri Assistive Technology and Angelina Alpert, Research Assistant
Dignity of Risk – The Right to Fail
Anna Zelinske, Director of Programs, Starkloff Disability Institute
AT for Mental Health
David Baker, Missouri Assistive Technology, Director of Missouri Assistive Technology
Empowered Beginnings with an Employer-Based Pre-Employment program within a Volunteer Services context.
John Bruno, Angela Adrignola, Clinton Hall, Mercy Hospital
The Design Thinking Process: A Practical Approach to Innovation
Crystal Weaver, MHA, LPC, CRC, MT-BC, Director of Music Therapy, Maryville University
Empowerment through Skills: REDO, A tool for helping with Spotting when a Social Error has occurred and what to do.
Dr. John Bruno, Co-Founder and VP of Programs, iSocial
Human Trafficking and Survivor Identification Basics for Rehabilitation Professionals
Libby Trammell, LCSW (She/Her) Community Education Manager
Smart Steps Mobile: Expanding Opportunities for Success that Sticks
Cindy Fisher, Ed.D., Smart Steps LLC
Self-Care for Optimal Mental Health
William Dooley, MS, LPC, CBIS, Assistant Director of Mental Health Services, Vocational Rehabilitation
Accommodations, Apps and Hacks-Effective, Quick and Cheap
Scout Merry, Program Coordinator, Missouri Assistive Technology
Transitioning to Success: Empowering Careers and Futures through Collaborative Support and Development
Maya Harris, Coordinator of Vocational Experience
Beyond Prompts: Cultivating "Thinking With" and Meta-AI in our Profession
Michael Kiener, PhD, CRC Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Maryville University
Inclusive Talent Acquisition: Prescreening Strategies & Supervisor Support for Employees with Disabilities
Darcell Fleeman-Malone, Malone, Director Vocational Training and Youth Programs
Susie Arbo Presents From Stressed to Your Best: Mastering Wellness & Avoiding Burnout
An engaging and practical presentation designed to help individuals recognize the signs of stress and burnout, develop effective coping strategies, and build a sustainable approach to wellness