Reaching New Heights

Finding Your Place In Competitive Integrated Employment

Friday, October 9th, 2026 l 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

NJ Law Center, One Constitution Square, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

$110 Members

$135 Non-Members

Join NJAPSE in a day of networking, information sharing, and learning. Stefanie Rinaldi National APSE Board Member and Assistant Executive Director of the Center School will deliver the keynote and a panel of distinguished experts will talk about supports that connect those living with complex needs with Competitive Integrated Employment. 

Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

Space is limited, so secure your seat at the table today!

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration, Light Breakfast and Networking

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Welcome and Keynote Presentation

Welcome remarks from the New Jersey APSE President Brooks Sanders and Keynote from National APSE Board member, Stefanie Rinaldi

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM: Break and Networking

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM: Educational Session - Competitive Integrated Employment

Presenter Dr. Robert Kimmel - The Boggs Center

Presenter Jessica Short - The Boggs Center

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch and Awards Ceremony

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Leadership Link - Expanding Innovative Approaches to CIE

A panel discussion led by the Vice President of NJAPSE, featuring a distinguished group of State agencies, advocates and service providers. The panel will focus on access to employment services for those living with complex needs.

Announcements and Closing Remarks

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the 2026 NJAPSE Conference are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views, or positions of the New Jersey Association of People Supporting Employment First and are intended for informational purposes only.