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ADVOCACY IS EVERYWHERE!

Learn, grow, and connect at the 2023 Together We Can Conference! Together We Can is a one-of-a-kind, statewide conference tailored to people with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who support them. Registration to attend closes on April 24, 2023. 

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: DANIEL VAN SANT

Daniel's personal and professional advocacy journey started in rural Iowa and has taken him around the world. He will share some of this journey as well as pieces of disability history and culture that will motivate the audience to learn more about the disability rights movement, find power in their own disability, and learn to become better allies. 

REGISTER HERE FOR TWC 2023

 

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WHEN

Saturday, May 6, 2023
8:00am - 4:00pm
Registration and Childcare opens at 8:00am

WHERE

Varied Industries Conference Center, Iowa State Fairgrounds
3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317

COST

Free for Families and $50 for professionals. 

AGENDA

You can view the draft agenda here.

EXHIBITORS

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Exhibitor fees are $100 for non-profit entities and $200 for for-profit entities.  Conference participants are offered incentives to explore the vendor area during breakfast, lunch and scheduled breaks. Click here for Exhibitor Flyer. Registration closes for exhibitors on April 17th, 2023.

Exhibitor Fees Include:
8-foot display table
Up to two Free conference registrations per booth
Light breakfast, snack, and box lunch for two
Business name and logo in conference marketing
Option of two set-up times:
1) Friday, May 5, 12:30PM—1:30PM or
2) Saturday, May 6, 7:45AM—8:15AM
Please Note: conference goers may enter the event space at 8:00 AM on the day of the conference 

register here to be an exhibitor

CHILDCARE

On-site childcare for TWC is provided by the Bob & Billie Ray Child Development Center, a project of Easterseals Iowa. A non-refundable $25 per child deposit is required in order to reserve a spot. Space is limited and first come, first served. Childcare registration closes April 24th, 2023. PARENTS MUST ALSO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE.

REGISTER HERE FOR CHILDCARE

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EDUCATION & TRAINING CREDIT

More Information Coming Soon

  • Social Work Credit*
  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor Credit*
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Credit*
  • Iowa Board of Certification Credit*
  • Certified Rehabilitation Credit*
  • Attorney CLE Credit*
  • Foster Parent Credit*

      *Pending Approval

      ACCOMMODATIONS

      We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or special health care needs. Submit an accommodation request to info@askresource.org; the deadline is Monday, April 24, 2023. Sign language interpretation will be provided by Life Interpreter, Inc.

      EVENT CONTACT

      Mikki Johannes, ASK Resource Center
      515-243-1713
      info@askresource.org

       

       

      2023 Together We Can is presented in partnership with ASK Resource Center, Iowa Department of Education, & University of Iowa Center for Disabilities and Development