APSE believes in Employment First
Real jobs for real pay for all people with disabilities.
APSE Established 1988
The only national membership organization to focus exclusively on advancing competitive integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
APSE In Your Community
APSE: Association Of People Supporting Employment First
- National non-profit membership based organization
- 2,000 plus members and growing
- Chapters in 38 states
- Members from 50 different states including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, as well as abroad
- Members include individuals with disabilities, families, disability employment professionals, special education/transition educators, researchers and businesses.
APSE IS COMMITTED TO:
- Providing success stories to increase expectations, shatter stereotypes, and create a better understanding about the employment potential of people with disabilities
- Sharing that supported employment is a well-researched and proven, evidence-based business practice
- Educating policymakers, by facilitating member outreach and conducting our own, on the need for equal opportunities and fair treatment in the workplace
- Promoting the role of employment in the transitional youth directly into post-secondary education or competitive employment options
- Speaking as a unified voice representing human service professionals, people with disabilities, educators, employers, family members and other stakeholders
Access APSE Ethical Guidelines for Professionals in Supported Employment