8:00-8:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast (provided)
8:30-9:45 a.m. Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Rehabilitation Counseling—Paul Bourgeois, PhD, CRC, CLCP, CVE, NCC, Associate Professor at University of New Haven in West Haven, Connecticut
9:45-10:00 a.m. Break
10:00-11:45 a.m. Employment Outlook 2023-2033: BLS Occupational Requirement Survey (ORS)—Paul LaPorte, Economist with U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics at the Midwest Regional Office in Chicago, Illinois
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Lunch (provided): The IARP-Midwest Chapter Board will be honoring retirees
in the field of vocational rehabilitation for their achievements and
contributions throughout their careers.
12:45 p.m-2:15 p.m. Ethical and Legal Considerations in Telehealth: Enhancing CRC Awareness and Accessibility for Clients with Disabilities—Cynthia Reetz, MA, LCPC, CSAT-Supervisor, Owner & Clinical Director of Willow Clinical Services in Oak Brook,
Illinois
2:15 p.m.-2:30p.m. Break
2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Working It!—Mo Buti, M.Ed-BD, M.Ed-ADMIN, QIDP, CEO & Owner of AiepA: Advocate and Instructional Expert for People with Autism/All in
Chicago, Illinois
Speakers subject to change.
Cost of Attendance:
Students - no charge
Members - $50
Non-Members - $75
Continuing Education Credits
6.0 CEU contact hours have been requested for CRC credits, including 1.5 ethics credit hours.
Pre-Conference Gathering
Please join us the evening before the conference (Thursday, September 19, 2024) for a networking dinner
event at Granite City Brewery (1828 Abriter Court, Naperville, IL) paid for by IARP-Midwest Chapter. A pre-set menu will be distributed to registered attendees in advance of the event.
Conference Accommodations
Courtyard Chicago Naperville
1155 East Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563
+1-630-505-0550
Hampton Inn Chicago Naperville
1087 East Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois, 60563
+1-630-505-1400