Blue Tower Training
Since 2000, Blue Tower Training has made a difference in the lives of people around the world—both with and without disabilities—by providing innovative, high-quality training; keynote speeches; consultation; and resources.
Our values: Passion, Equality, Empowerment, and Respect—The Value of PEER.
Blue Tower Training speakers have facilitated workshops in 33 states, as well as in Iceland. We have resources in 48 states and 13 countries.
Blue Tower Training customers include:
- Disability Service Providers
- School Districts
- Self-Advocacy Organizations
- Parent Associations
- Sexual Assault Centers & Coalitions
- Domestic Violence Services
- Trade Associations
- Hospitals
- Criminal Justice Personnel
- Child Care Facilities & Associations
- Special Recreation Associations
- Social Service Associations
- Corporations
- Nursing Homes
- Colleges
Institute on Public Policy's 6th annual Best Practices Conference
"Re-Inventing Ourselves for the Future" . . . Check back here regularly for conference updates!
- September 24 from 9am to 4pm
- September 25 from 9am to 12pm
- Hickory Ridge Marriott Hotel & Conference Center - Lisle, IL
- $169 per person. Register 5 people and get one free!
- 3 Main Conference Tracks: Advocating for change in Illinois; Innovative practices that are working in Illinois; Using technology to enhance work and home lives of people with disabilities
- Opening keynote features Nancy Thaler, president of the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities (NASDDD)
- QSP, LCSW, LNHA, and LCPC CEU's available
- Conference sponsors are: Department of Human Services, Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities, and New Visions
Our Speakers
Shirley A. Paceley, M.S.
Shirley is an international trainer with more than 30 years of experience working with people with disabilities. In addition to being a trainer, she is a counselor, consultant, writer, advocate and visionary.




