IPS: Annual Meeting
The IPS Wisconsin Annual Meeting is a learning and networking event for IPS providers, Tribal nation and county behavioral health providers, counselors and specialists associated with the Department of Workforce Development's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, and people who want to expand their knowledge, skills, and abilities related to supported employment practices.
The 2026 IPS Wisconsin Annual Meeting was held September 29-30 in Menomonie.
The evaluation form for this event is open until October 31, 2026. Complete the evaluation form to receive a certificate of attendance.
Session materials
The following session materials are available until December 30, 2026. Download or print materials you want to keep.
- Building recovery through treatment court: accountability, collaboration, and employment (PDF)
- Extending a hand: engaging individuals Experiencing homelessness with employment services (PDF)
- Integrating crisis planning into Individual Placement and Support: supporting recovery and employment goals (PDF)
- REALiving®: Slide deck (PDF) | Handout 1 (PDF) | Handout 2 (PDF)
Award winners
IPS Employer Award
This award recognizes employers working with an IPS site committed to collaboration with IPS, inclusion, and recovery in the workplace.
- Living in Balance Recovery Services, Milwaukee
- Goodwill Store and Donation Center, Sheboygan
- Kabba Housing Initiative, Madison
BEES (Be an Expert Employment Specialist) Award
This award recognizes employment specialists committed to the principles of IPS, engaging with job seekers, collaborating with other professionals, and advocating for employment and education goals.
- Amber Powell, North Central Health Care
- Emma Mrozinsky, RCS Empowers
IPS Collaboration Award
This award recognizes collaboration among vocational agencies, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), and county treatment teams demonstrating commitment to team integration, zero exclusion, and supporting the employment and education goals of shared job seekers.
Aurora Vocational Services Eau Claire IPS Team, Eau Claire County Community Support Program, and the DWD Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Eau Claire County
Trailblazer Award
This award recognizes a vocational or behavioral health agency committed to making a significant change or transformation that led to improving the quality of services supporting the education and employment goals of job seekers.
Employment Advisory Board, RCS Empowers
IPS Champion Award
This award recognizes an individual committed to the principles of IPS and demonstrating a focus on quality improvement and implementation of IPS. This award is for a person in a leadership role who champions IPS in their agency.
LeVerna Bratcher, Easterseals Southeast Wisconsin
Send questions or concerns about this event to dhsdctsips@dhs.wisconsin.gov.