2005 REHABILITATION AND TRANSITION CONFERENCE: PHOTO GALLERY

Following are some of the photos taken at the conference....

Speaking of Playing in Concert, the conference theme, conference attendees who attended the opening keynote were serenaded by the Plymouth High School Band who dressed in German custumes and played many crowd favorites including the "Beer Barrel Polka," and "Edelweiss." The band did a great job getting the attendees in rhythm.

Conference attendees preparing for opening session and enjoying the buffet lunch. The conference took place at the American Club in Kohler, Wisconsin.

RFW and WRA would like to congratulate Kaylen Hagens (pictured below on the left) and Laura Rice (pictured below on the right), the winners of our 2005 Leadership Awards. Kaylen, a social worker from the Columbia County Department of Health and Family Services, was presented with Rehabilitation Leadership Award. Kaylen, who has been in the field for over 15 years and has committed herself to her clients with disabilities, was selected because of her tireless dedication, enthusiasm, and professionalism. Laura Rice, the Director of Wisconsin's State Use Program was presented with the Government Leadership Award this year. When Laura was appointed to her current position, in 2000, her goal was to provide a positive impact on employment for Wisconsin citizens with disabilities. She has worked tirelessly to increase sales from state agencies to work centers. In 2000, total sales were just over $6.5 million and today sales have grown to nearly $9 million. Her efforts have clearly been successful! Congratulations to Kaylen and Laura!

Below, some attendees dress up as their favorite musicians to attend the Thursday night Boogie Woogie custume theme party with music provided by Finderzkeepers.

Artists from the Threshold Inc. in West Bend.