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APSE believes in Employment First.

Real jobs for real pay for all people with disabilities.

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Employment First Is

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Inclusion

People with disabilities have a right to jobs in an inclusive workplace and fair pay.

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Fair Pay

Real work for real pay. People with disabilities should be paid competitively.

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Dignity

Everyone can and should have the opportunity to work and choose a career path.

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Advocacy

APSE and its members advocate for policies and practices that advance the goals of Employment First.

Advocacy & Professional Development Updates

Legislative Action Center Alerts

Policy work & advocacy opportunities

 

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CESP News

CESP™ Eligibility application open until May 26 for June 2020 testing. April 2020 testing postponed.

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.

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Education Updates

Diverse learning experiences, including:

- From Workshops to Workplaces: Achieving the Goals of Employment First
- Financial Literacy: Increasing Your Knowledge to Take Charge of Your Finances
- Online Webinars 

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Action Alert: Tell Congress to Increase HCBS Funding

March 30, 2020

COVID-19: What Was Included in Package #3? Thank you for your advocacy in support of the COVID-19 Stimulus Package #3, which was signed into law late last week! This was a…

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APSE Statement on Employment First During the COVID-19 Crisis

March 30, 2020

APSE is a national, member-based organization dedicated to the goal of improving employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Our members include supported workers, supported employment professionals (including job coaches and…

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APSE Podcast: Employment First, Employment For All

March 26, 2020

Transcript: Hi, this is Jenny Stonemeier with APSE. We’re launching the APSE: Employment First, Employment for All Podcast to continue to provide updates, real-time advocacy alerts, and information related to…

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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
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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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