SUPRA State Use Programs Association

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Kelly Clarkson Loves Viral Company Helping Adults On The Spectrum Gain Independence "Those with disabilities are different, not less." Spectrum Designs is a New York screen printing company that is thriving thanks to its employees, over half...

Congratulations to our annual awardees who represent the best of SUPRA's mission and spirit of collaboration:

-Roxy Van Loo, WorkQuest, "Larry Barker Spirit of State Use Award"
-Corey Jeppesen, ORA - Oregon Resource Association, "Floyd Nesse Advocacy Award"
-Lisa Biggica, UniqueSource Products, "Larry Barker Spirit of State Use Award"

Day 2: "What's Your Problem?" Learning and sharing among our colleagues to find business solutions, new product and service offerings, and more.

SUPRA 27!
Day 1 highlights included an interactive keynote on conflict resolution, followed by the annual government affairs review and a fireside chat with Richard Belden from SourceAmerica and Soraya Correa from National Industries for the Blind.

The day closed out with the ever-popular Rotating Roundtables, featuring our sponsors Peak Performers on Amplifying Mission Reach, DPI Staffing on Expanding Workforce Programs, and Premier Biotech on Harm Reduction, plus sessions on Podcasting, Increasing Vendor Capacity, and Security Risk Assessments led by SUPRA members.

All the news that's fit to watch! Check out this insightful news story featuring NYSID award-winners hard at work. 🎬

New York state expands job opportunities for disabled workers As a NEON core state, New York is advancing competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities.

This previous conference keynote speaker is still making news!

https://nypost.com/2024/12/04/us-news/li-entrepreneur-with-down-syndrome-is-changing-the-sock-world/

Early bird registration pricing is in effect until December 14!

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October recognizes many important causes, including the one closest to SUPRA's heart.

2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM): Access to Good Jobs for All Each October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or “NDEAM,” we celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s...

NGA Convenes Six States to Explore Best Practices to Advance Disability Inclusive Workforce Policy - National Governors Association This month in Albany, New York, the NGA Center convened leaders from Maryland, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, and Vermont to explore best practices and advance their disability inclusive workforce policy agenda.

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News and Views from SUPRA April 19, 2024 April 19, 2024 RESPECT of Florida Participates in Developmental Disabilities Day at the Capitol RESPECT was honored to participate in the annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day

Continued thanks to our 2024 conference sponsors, including The DPI Group.

Lisa first came to DPI in 1999 as a newly single mom looking for work. The temporary positions she got through DPI helped her to land a job with the state of Oregon, which has led to a 23-year career. Her daughter was also able to leverage experience with DPI with a great position at the state. Read Lisa’s story at
https://thedpigroup.com/impact/success-story-lisa/

Fun fact: every SUPRA member state was represented at the 2024 conference!