The conference will be held at the Washington Hilton and Towers. The conference agenda will address mental health services, research, forensic issues, housing, employment, consumer-run programs, fundraising, and other topics of critical importance to consumers and family members.

"Charting the Course: Accommodating and Employing People with Disabilities", JAN's annual symposium, will offer three training tracks addressing accommodation issues, best practices, and ADA/legal issues. This event offers a unique opportunity for human resource managers, supervisors, and other management professionals to attend workshops presented by JAN consultants and gain valuable guidance and resources that can be shared with others in your company or organization.

The National Organization on Disability, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the National Capital Region, announces the Conference on Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities. This conference is the first to focus on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery specific to the unique emergency needs of people with disabilities. High-level authorities from the emergency management, disability, and special needs communities, government agencies, private business, and the service, advocacy, and care networks will be at this forum to share and learn about each other's experiences, resources, and best practice models.

The Fall 2004 National Association of ADA Coordinators will feature four tracks: Accessibility, College/University, Employment, and Transit. The conference covers new and updated issues for ADA Coordinators, Section 501/504 Compliance Officers, Human Resources and Risk Management Professionals, Transit/Transportation Professionals, Architects, and others working with these issues.

The 2004 Technical Assistance Program (TAP) is a training program facilitated by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This one day training features workshops dealing with various topics such as “Harassment in the Workplace: Issues & Trends”, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), top 10 Ways to Know You are Going to Be Sued”, and Practical Solutions to Employing & Accommodating Disabled Individuals in the Workplace”. TAP will be held at Marquette University – Alumni Memorial Union. The registration fee is $295 with an early-bird discount for payment received on or before September 3rd. For Registration information call 800 – 600 – 6157 V, 800 – 600 –6158 TTY or email eeoc.traininginstitute@eeoc.gov.

This is the 20th annual educational conference hosted by NAMI Illinois. This conference will feature exhibits as well as several guest speakers among them Marilyn Martin, author of Saving Our Last Nerve—The Black Woman’s Path to Mental Health. For more information on this event contact Holly McCaffrey at 217-522-1403 or email at hollymac@sbcglobal.net