The BRN invites you to join us for the National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) Conference!

• Wednesday, October 26th, 2011  8:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 3200 W. Maple Street, Sioux Falls

You can register on-line using the button on the right
or download the printable mail-in registration here.

AGENDA

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.  Employer Panel
Join Jennifer Erickson, Co-Owner of Camile's Sidewalk Café; Morgan Jackson, store manager for Lowe's; Jackie Cerkowaniak, store manager for TJ Maxx; and Julie Benz, Assistant Vice President of Ortho/Nero/Rehab for Avera McKennan Hospital for a discussion on local disability employment issues.

10:30 a.m. - Noon Guest Speaker

Susan M. Schneider is an associate with Jackson Lewis law office in Omaha. Her session entitled "Navigating the ADA" will provide participants an understanding of the definition of "disability" and will review best practices to ensure compliance with the ADA Act. 1.5 HRCI (General) recertification credit hours 

Luncheon: Noon - 1:30 p.m.  Guest Speaker

Duane L. Salonen is an instructor for Dale Carnegie Training which emphasizes designing programs that offer people the knowledge and skills they need to add value to their business.

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Guest Speaker

Erin Riehle is a recognized leader in promoting opportunities for people with disabilities. Founder of Project SEARCH, a national initiative assisting individuals with disabilities obtain meaningful employment. 1.5 HRCI (General) recertification credit hours

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met the HR Certification Institutes criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.