Worcester, MA, October 9th, 2025, with the Massachusetts APSE state chapter of APSE, the Association of People Supporting Employment First. Partners in Progress Conference 2025. Come prepared to strengthen your networking skills, and connect with over 150 professionals and advocates who share your passion for inclusive employment.
2025 KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Andy Arias serves as the Component Manager for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Families at the Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence. In this role, he oversees the advancement of cultural and linguistic competence, diversity, equity, and inclusion for the Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities -Georgetown University NCCC Partnership for Systems Change. Prior to his work at the NCCC, Andy served as a Policy Advisor for the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment, collaborating with federal agencies to develop employment policies. He also worked as a System Change Advocate and Program Manager for Orange County and Los Angeles. In addition to his policy work, Andy has acted in numerous productions and an accessibility consultant, he advises producers and directors on creating greater media visibility for people with disabilities.
Fees apply, registration is required to https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2jxp4pe or contact (978) 590-4466, jgentry@jvs-boston.org 
