APSE believes in Employment First
Real jobs for real pay for all people with disabilities.
Events and Learning
- Access to live training and recorded webinars that delve deeply into the issues that impact our community right now
- 2021 Virtual Conference Information and Registration!
- Emerging Leaders Training for mid-level managers and Front-line staff
- Relevant COVID-19 resources, links, and information
- APSE Universal Employment Competencies and CESP™ Practice Test available here
Are you a business leader looking to hire or recruit employees with disabilities?
APSE offers SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP Recertification Credit for online learning.
Legislative Action Center Alerts
Timely updates on important federal policy and guidance on advocacy, including APSE Policy Alerts. Find resources:
Certified Employment Support Professional™ Credential
Professionals certified as Certified Employment Support Professional™ (CESP) have demonstrated a sufficient level of knowledge and skill to provide integrated employment services to a variety of populations.
APSE Conversations: Jimmy Clare
Listen in to Erica Belois-Pacer and Jimmy Clare. Jimmy talks about his struggles in school growing up and how he gained confidence through exercise and healthy living.Jimmy Clare is a…
Read MoreAction Alert: Help Advance Racial and Social Equity in Employment for People with Disabilities
APSE Supports the Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act – Call Congress to let them know that we support competitive integrated employment for people with disabilities!
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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.