Exhibitors

We invite you to visit our exhibitors and contact those companies whose products or services interest you. The exhibits are located in the Mississippi Garden Court East.

Appletree Press, Inc.
151 Good Counsel Drive Suite 125, Mankato, MN 56001
Contact: Linda Hachfeld, CEO/Publisher
Phone: 507-345-4848
E-mail: eatwell@hockorytech.net
Web: www.appletree-press.com

Introducing the new book, Let's Cook! Healthy Meals for Independent Living. How to plan and make healthy meals and respect food/kitchen safety. More than fifty recipes designed to promote independent living for teens and young adults with special needs. Each recipe divided in What I Need, What I Use, and What I Do with photos step-by-step food preparations, finished recipes, and complete meals. Large print, early elementary reading level, and complete nutrition information included.

BETHESDA LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES
600 Hoffmann Dr, Watertown, WI 53094
Contact: Diane Hackbarth/Customer Service
Phone: 877-878-6650
E-mail: diane.hackbarth@mailblc.org or ellen.hierl@mailblc.org
Web: www.bethesdainstitute.org

The primary mission of the Bethesda Institute is to support persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their quest for greater independence. To that end, we produce DVD training resources to assist staff in providing the best assistance to the people they support.

BROOKES PU BLISHIN G, CO .
Contact: Melanie L. Allred, Marketing Manager
PO Box 10624, Baltimore, MD 21285
Phone: 410-337-9580
E-mail: mallred@brookespublishing.com
Web: www.brookespublishing.com

For over 30 years, Brookes Publishing has been a leading provider of resources on disabilities, autism, education, child development, early intervention, communication, language, behavior, and mental health.

An independent company, Brookes Publishing is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

CARETRACKER BY RESOURCE SYSTEMS

140 S. Friendship Drive, New Concord, OH 43762
Contact: Lisa Hillis, Sales Assistant
Phone: 800-338-3681
E-mail: info@resourcesystems.net
Web: www.discovercaretracker.com

CareTracker by Resource Systems is an innovative electronic documentation system designed to improve quality of care, save time, and reduce risk using touch screens and portable computers.

DISA BILITY BENEFITS 101–DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

540 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55164
Contact: Lesli Kerkhoff, Statewide IR&A
for People with Disabilities Coordinator
Phone: 651-431-2396
E-mail: leslie.kerkhoff@state.mn.us
Web: www.db101.org

DB101.0rg is a quick, easy, safe way to learn how to work & benefits go together so you can increase your income. This website provides benefit information, resources & tools to help people with disabilities explore work as an option, make informed choices and engage in work planning.

ELSEVIER –COLLE GE OF DIRECT SUPPORT

245 Peachtree Center Avenue, Suite 1900, Tower One, Atlanta, GA 30303
Contact: Frances Surillo, Exhibits Manager
Phone: 404-799-4029
E-mail: F.surillo@elsevier.com
Web: www.collegeofdirectsupport.com

Since the introduction of the College of Direct Support in 2003, well over 1,000,000 Direct Support Professionals, administrators, family members and a hosts others have experienced the web based curriculum and learning management system. Today the CDS is being used in over 33 states to support all who touch the lives of individuals with disabilities and help to make life in community a reality. Based on the Community Supports Skills Standards, the CDS is a collaborative work of the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration and Elsevier.

ESSENTIAL LEARNIN G

10755 F Scripps Poway Pkwy # 587, San Diego, CA 92131
Contact: Sherry Beamer, VP Developmental Disabilities Services
Phone: 800-729-9198
E-mail: sbeamer@essentiallearning.com
Web: www.essentiallearning.com

Essential Learning is one of the largest providers of e-learning services for the human service industry. We can reduce your employee training costs and support compliance with training mandates. We offer a flexible learning management system and relevant online course libraries on developmental disabilities, mental health, safety compliance, supervision/management and more.

EVER GREEN PRES BYTERIAN MINISTRIES , INC .

2101 Highway 80, Haughton, LA 71037
Contact: Sharon Gomez, vice President Operations–Central Region
Phone: 337-309-7064
E-mail: sgomez@epmi.org
Web: www.epmi.org

Evergreen Presbyterian Ministries, Inc. has enjoyed a proud history of providing excellent services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities dating back to 1959. Evergreen serves over 1,000 individuals in both community home and independent living programs in six states including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

HAMMER /HAMMER TRAVEL

1909 E. Wayzata Blvd, Wayzata, MN 55391
Contact: Josh Senso / Director of Travel
Phone: 952-277-2461
Fax: 952-473-8629
E-mail: josh@hammertravel.org or Suzanne@hammer.org
Web: www.hammertravel.org

Hammer Travel provides customized travel experiences for people with developmental disabilities. All trips are designed to meet the medical, nutritional, and personal needs of each traveler. Hammer Travel promotes individual independence and personal choice to support each traveler achieve their travel dreams.

INSTITUTE ON COMMUNITY INTE GRATION

UMN, 150 Pillsbury Dr SE, 109 Pattee Hall, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Contact: Vicki Gaylord, Publications Coordinator
Phone: 612-624-4512
E-mail: icipub@umn.edu
Web: www.ici.umn.edu

Through collaborative research, training, and information sharing, the Institute on Community Integration (UCEDD), University of Minnesota, improves policies and practices to ensure that all children, youth, and adults with disabilities are valued by, and contribute to, their communities of choice.

LIFE ENRICHMENT TRUST , INC .

163 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086
Contact: Rich Howard, Relationship Manager
Phone: 724-622-1266
E-mail: rhoward@passavant.org
Web: www.lifeenrichmenttrust.org

"We protect, We Preserve, We Enrich." Established in 2004 to assist families in financial planning for loved ones with disabilities. Life Enrichment Trust allows individuals with disabilities to safeguard assets without the rish of endangering receipt of their government benefits.

MINNESOTA LEND

150 Pillsbury Drive SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Contact: Amy Hewitt, PhD
E-mail: hewit005@umn.edu
Web: www.lend.umn.edu

MN LEND (Leadership Education in Neuro-developmental Disabilities) is an inter disciplinary training program spanning 12 disciplines across the University of Minnesota and is funded by MCHB (Maternal & Child Health Bureau).

National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals

P. O. Box 13447, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Contact: Rachael Sarto, Administrator
Phone: 612-624-7650
E-mail: rsarto@nadsp.org
Web: www.nadsp.org

The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals is a non-profit organization working to promote the development of a highly competent human services workforce which supports individuals in achieving their life goals.

QBS INC.

PO BOX 6221, Holliston, MA 01746
Contact: Katherine Lennox
Phone: 508-429-9211
E-mail: klennox@qbscompanies.com
Web: www.qbscompanies.com

QBS provides quality behavioral solutions to complex behavioral problems. Using evidence-based behavior analytic interventions, we offer consultation, training, and software to provide Quality Behavioral Solutions to complex behavioral problems. QBS Behavior Analysts have extensive experience with behavior challenges, from disruption to severe aggression and self-injury-with all ages, settings, and diagnoses.

RESEARCH AND TRAININ G CENTER ON COMMUNITY LIVIN G

UMN, 150 Pillsbury Dr, SE, 109 Pattee Hall, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Contact: Vicky Gaylord, Publications Coordinator
Phone: 612-624-4512
E-mail: icipub@umn.edu
Web: www.rtc.umn.edu

For over 20 years the Research and Training Center on Community Living, University of Minnesota, has engaged in the development and dissemination of knowledge to promote community living, employment and self-determination of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SEN GISTI X

1110 Centre Pointe Curve, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Contact: Drew Beaulieu, Account Executive
Phone: 612-558-4338
E-mail: Drew.b@sengistix.com
Web: www.sengistix.com

Sengistix is responsible to the transformation of the health and human services system by bringing new automated sensing technology solutions to caregivers that improve safety, enhance the quality of life, and increase options for greater independence. Visit our booth at the conference or on the web at Sengistix.com.

SIMPLYHOME

1985 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Contact: Allen Ray
Phone: 828-684-8441
E-mail: allen.ray@simplyhome-cmi.com
Web: www.simply-home.com

SimplyHome designs and provides technology that successfully supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living independently. Using networked motion detectors, various sensors, and individualized notification rules to chart daily activities, the SimplyHome System instantly alerts caregivers or gamily via text messages, emails, or calls if there is a potential problem.

THE MENTOR NETWORK /REM MINNESOTA

6600 France Ave. So. Suite 500, Edina, MN 55435
Contact: Peggy Kunkel, Director of IDD Services
Phone: 952-945-4957
E-mail: peggy.kunkel@thementornetwork.com
Web: www.thementornetwork.com

The MENTOR Network is a national network of local human services providers offering an array of quality community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and illnesses, and to individuals with emotional, behavioral, and medically complex challenges as well as their families.

THE MINNESOTA CHAPTER OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISA BILITIES NURSIN G ASSOCIATION (DDNA)

1410 Energy Park Drive Suite #10, St. Paul, MN 55108
Contact: Wendy Herbers, RNC-President
Phone: 651-641-0042 ext. 111
E-mail: wherbers@capstoneservices.net
Web: www.mnmetroddna.org

Nursing Organization for nurses working in the I/DD field. Chapter affiliation of the National DDNA, a nonprofit organization for all nurses specializing in the I/DD field and offering board recognized certification.

THERAP SERVICES

562 Watertown Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708
Contact: Kara Candelori, IT Specialist
Phone: 203-596-7553
E-mail: kara@therapservices.net
Web: www.therapservices.net

Therap is the industry leader in providing electronic records and documentation in long term care services for people with developmental disabilities. The Therap system provides web-based progress notes, individualized service planning and tracking, incident reporting, medical information management, and electronic MAR, attendance, staff, scheduling, personal finance, direct billing, and more.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICA GO DEPARTMENT OF DISA BILITY AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

1640 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60608
Contact: Mary Kay Rizzolo, Associate Director
Phone: 312-413-8879
E-mail: mrizzo3@vic.edu
Web: www.ahs.uic.edu/dhd

The Department of Disability and Human Development at UIC is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of disability with the goal of removing barriers to the advancement of disable persons. We offer academic programs at the Masters & PhD Levels, as well as certificate programs & continuing education.

WILEY -BLACKWELL

2121 State Avenue, Ames, IA 50014
Contact: Traci Carney
Phone: 515-292-0140 ext. 617
E-mail: trcarney@wiley.com
Web: www.wiley.com

Wiley publishes an enormous range of top quality consumer, professional, educational and research material. Wiley-Blackwell, the scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly publishing business of John Wiley & Sons, is the leading society publisher and offers libraries peer-reviewed primary research and evidence based medicine across 1250 online journals, books, reference works and databases.