APSE believes in Employment First.
Real jobs for real pay for all people with disabilities.
Employment First Is
Advocacy & Professional Development Updates
Legislative Action Center Alerts
Policy work & advocacy opportunities, including:
The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is hosting a national online dialogue until June 14th to gather perspectives on Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Input from people with disabilities, families, employment providers and employers is critical.
CESP News
Updates on CESP™ testing & more:
CESP™ application opens for December 2019 testing on October 28
Find a practice test from the Professional Development committee here.
Need more resources or have questions about the certification? You can find answers on the FAQ page here.
Education Updates
Diverse learning experiences, including:
From Workshops to Workplaces: Achieving the Goals of Employment First
Many service provider agencies want to change their business model but aren’t sure how to do it. This comprehensive eLearning course provides the best tips and strategies from experts in the field for transformation from a congregate service delivery model to integrated and community-based employment services …
Reaccreditation Awarded to CESP™ Certification
The Employment Support Professional Certification Council (ESPCC) announces that the Certified Employment Support Professional™ Certification was awarded it’s 5-year accreditation in August 2019 by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).…
Read MoreUpdates to Continuing Education Credit Hours and Recertification Process
The ESPCC approved updates to the requirements for continuing education (CE) credits for CESP recertification. Credit hour changes have been made to several categories for available activities, as well as…
Read MoreCESP™ Exam Development Updates: New Exam Form
The Certified Employment Support Professional™ (CESP) certification is working on regular exam development to create a new exam form. This is part of regular exam maintenance as part of a…
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APSE — the Association of People Supporting Employment First
- 3,000+ members and growing national non-profit membership organization
- Chapters in 39 states and the District of Columbia, with members from all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and several foreign countries
- Members include individuals with disabilities, families, disability professionals, and businesses
APSE Established 1988
The only national organization to focus exclusively on inclusive employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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