submit your stories of integrated employment for people with disabilities

The summer months mark the movie industry's blockbuster season, when studios release what they think will be the biggest hits of the season.

Alliance for Full Participation is looking for its own kind of blockbuster to show on the big screen at our November 17-19, 2011 Summit:  Real Jobs--It's Everyone's Business.

The Alliance for Full Participation is seeking short videos (about two minutes long) that show and tell stories of integrated employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These can be success stories, job searches in progress, or stories about a job that didn't work out. We are looking for videos and stories from people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; employers; direct support providers; family members; and co-workers--in short, all those who have an employment story to share.

  

Click here for information on how to make and submit your video.

Hollywood's stars may glitter on the big screen, but AFP's stars shine where it's most important--in the campaign to double integrated employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by the year 2015. 

Submit your video, and make plans now to see your story on the big screen at the Summit.

Here is what is planned for the 2011 event: 

• An unprecedented gathering of leaders committed to making full participation a reality for all people with developmental disabilities.
• A dynamic Town Hall that will present a challenging and frank look at what is needed to make full participation a reality for all.   
• One-on-one coaching sessions for self advocates on micro enterprise, asset development, and job skills.
• Over 130 leaders in the field serving as presenters, facilitators, moderators and coaches.
• Idea sharing, inspiration and information from 48 state teams working to double integrated employment in their communities.   
• A chance to join with the leadership of 15 national organizations, 48 state teams, self advocates, family members, employers, direct support workers, providers, policy makers, researchers, and state and federal leaders to create an action plan to double integrated employment for people with developmental disabilities by the year 2015