Why Attend
FL APSE brings together the people driving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities across Florida: providers, employers, state agency staff, educators, families, and self-advocates, all in one room for three days of practical strategy and real connection. Whether you're troubleshooting a case, building a program, or looking for your next partner, this is where those conversations happen.
Who's in the room:
-
Employment Support Professionals and Providers
-
State Agency Personnel
-
Family and Community Advocates
-
Individuals with Disabilities
-
Secondary and Postsecondary Educators
What you'll walk away with:
-
Best Practices in Job Development & Community Engagement
-
Job Coaching Support & Case Studies
-
Post-Secondary & Employment Training Programs
-
System of Care & Support Systems
Everything you need for the Summit lives in one place. Our event app, Whova, puts your full agenda, session details, and attendee networking right in your pocket.
Powered by Whova
What you can do in Whova:
-
Build your personal schedule and get session reminders
-
Connect directly with other attendees, speakers, and sponsors
-
Browse the exhibitor and sponsor directory
-
Join in on conference activities like the Passport Contest
Venue and Travel
Hyatt Place St. Augustine / Vilano Beach
117 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, Florida 32084
Discover Historic St. Augustine, Florida from the New Vilano Beach Hotel.
Â
Settle into the rooms at Hyatt Place St. Augustine/Vilano Beach, where Art Deco elegance joins modern comforts. White sand beaches and centuries-old Spanish landmarks are just steps away, and the hotel restaurant and rooftop bar offer panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intercoastal Waterway.Â
FL APSE has a room block reserved for conference attendees with rooms available at a rate of $189 per night plus 5% occupancy tax and 6.5% state tax. Please be aware that there is no self-parking option on property and valet parking is $25 per night for guests.
Early Bird
Early Bird + APSE Member
Early Bird Non-Member
*Ends October 2, 2026
$225
$275
Regular Pricing
APSE Member
Non-Member
$275
$325
Five-Pack Ticket Package
Bringing a team? Get 5 registrations for $1,500, ideal for provider agencies and employers sending a group.
$1,500
Group Rate
Membership
Not a member yet?Â
New members get 25% off with code FLASPE.
Join today and register at the lowest rate.Â
Members save on every registration and gain year-round access to resources and community.
Download full sponsor packet for more information
Silver
-
Exhibitor booth
​​
-
One conference registration
$500
Gold
-
Exhibitor booth
​
-
Two conference registrations
​
-
Sponsor Spotlight social media posts
​
-
Recognition at the conference social event
$1,000
Platinum
$2,500
-
Exhibitor booth
​
-
Two conference registrations
​
-
Sponsor Spotlight social media posts
​
-
Recognition at the conference social event
​
-
Logo on digital and print event materials
​
-
Priority consideration for speaker slot
​
-
Verbal recognition at opening and closing
Event
$5,000
-
Exhibitor booth
​
-
Two conference registrations
​
-
Sponsor Spotlight social media posts
​
-
Recognition at the conference social event
​
-
Logo on digital and print event materials
​
-
Priority consideration for speaker slot
​
-
Verbal recognition at opening and closing
​
-
Company intro at general sessionÂ
​
-
Recognition on FL APSE website for a year
​
-
Whova sponsor tools: digital booth, direct attendee messaging, lead scanning, analytics
​
Speaker Spotlights
Our 2027 speaker lineup is coming soon. Check back after proposals close for session details and speaker spotlights, and/or follow us on social for early announcements.
Call for Proposals
Submission deadline: December 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST
Have expertise to share? We're now accepting proposals for the 2027 Collaboration Summit.
​
Presentation formats (1 hour each):
-
Speaker Sessions — A session led by one or two presenters delivering focused content on a specific topic
-
Workshops — An interactive session designed to actively engage participants in hands-on learning and practice
-
Panels — A moderated discussion featuring multiple experts offering diverse perspectives, with time for audience Q&A
​​
*Presenters are required to register as attendees for the conference​