Indiana APSE: Advancing Employment, Connecting People

04/27/2026

Family Employment Awareness Training (FEAT) increases family, student, and professional knowledge of state, federal, and community resources that support employment.

These free sessions cover different topics each day. Expect individual and group activities, discussions, pullout sessions for young adults, and presentations from local employees, entrepreneurs, and community resource agency members.

All sessions are FREE—Register today!

Family Employment Awareness Training is for youth, family, and supporters. Facilitated by the Center on Community Living and Careers, FEAT provides participants with information about transition and employment expectations and opportunities in Indiana.

04/16/2026

Just for fun!! Another wonderful conference :) thank you to all who came and supported INAPSE and the employment first professionals throughout the state. Can't wait until next year!

04/16/2026

Way to go!

Big congratulations to Shawn Fulton, who was honored by INAPSE today with the 2026 Lois Curtis Personal Achievement Award. Shawn is a longtime leader in the self-advocate movement and serves The Arc of Indiana as the Advocacy, Engagement, & Education manager.

Lois Curtis was an American artist and the lead plaintiff in the U.S. Supreme Court Olmstead Decision case, which holds that unjustified segregation of people with disabilities is discriminatory and a breach of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

She, like Shawn, was a trailblazer, and we are so proud of him for his journey and his accomplishments. Congratulations, Shawn!

04/16/2026

The second day of our INAPSE Annual Conference 2026 has been a great time of learning and also honoring various peer-nominated award recipients. This morning, kicked off with a success panel where individuals shared their lived experienced to equip managers and employment professionals continue the mission of employment first!

Conference participants had an opportunity to attend 28 different break-out sessions over the two days which were led by experts in their respective fields. INAPSE would like to give a special thank you to these presenters for sharing their expertise.

Lunch was a time to honor the winners of 6 different annual awards for their achievements in the field. Be sure to check our blog in the coming weeks to read more in depth about each award winner.

We are so grateful for all of the conference attendees and their employers for their time of intentionally leaning into this time of growth and connection.

04/15/2026

Amazing!! Loved this so much!

04/15/2026

Our INAPSE Annual Conference 2026 is off to a strong start. Ben Glenn, The Chalk Guy, encouraged us to push through the messy middle until we achieve the masterpiece of our work. Ben also shared his own story of life with ADHD and some of the challenges which he faced while discovering his own career path.

Breakout sessions are going on now and will continue after lunch. Day One of our conference will culminate with our Networking Reception where attendees have a chance to forge community connections with other professionals.

A special thank you to our sponsors, partners, members and volunteers who have invested to make this conference possible!

04/15/2026

If you're driving in for the conference, there is free public parking available behind the convention center!

04/15/2026

Rise and Shine, its conference day! Here is your two day INAPSE Annual Conference 2026 schedule.

03/20/2026

This is your final reminder—our special registration discount for INAPSE Annual Conference 2026 ends tonight at midnight.
If you’ve been planning to join us, today is the last day to save:

15% off one‑day
20% off two‑day

Don’t miss this final opportunity to register at a reduced rate.

👉 Register Today: https://inapse.regfox.com/2026-inapse-conference

03/19/2026

🌟 Preparing for Life After High School? Join Hands in Autism for a 3-Day Transition Intensive! 🌟

Are you supporting a young person with autism or related disabilities who’s preparing to transition from high school to adulthood? HANDS in Autism® offers a 3-Day Intensive Training focused on Transition to Life After High School—designed to equip families, educators, and support teams with practical, person-centered tools for planning and success!

Learn how to connect goals with real-world supports, strengthen systems of support, and build confidence as your student moves into the next chapter.

📌 What’s Covered:
• Transition assessment and planning
• Using strengths, interests, and preferences to guide goals
• Mapping post-secondary options (education, work, community)
• Tools to support independence and meaningful participation

This in-depth training blends evidence-based practice with real-life application so teams can plan with purpose and clarity.

Register here: https://handsinautism.iu.edu/training-services/training/training-options-list/three-day-transition.html

Early bird discount of $250 off is available until April 7.