2022 National APSE Conference: Moving Mountains Together. June 13-15, 2022
In-person registration is now closed! Due to an overwhelming response, we have reached capacity for our in-person conference.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to "Move Mountains Together" at #APSE2022. Purchase a 2022 Virtual Pass today!
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 inclusive employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
APSE in Your Community
APSE — the Association of People Supporting Employment First
- 1,800+ members and growing national non-profit membership organization
- Chapters in 38 states, with members from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and several foreign countries
- Members include individuals with disabilities, families, disability professionals, and businesses
Events & Training
- Access to live training and recorded webinars on the issues that impact our community right now. Plus, the APSE podcast!
- Recruiting Now! Emerging Leaders Training for mid-level managers and Rising Stars Training for direct support
- 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 Credit for online learning here.
2022 National APSE Conference: Moving Mountains Together
While spots to gather in-person and attend APSE live in Denver are full, we have an available Virtual Pass! Purchase a Virtual Pass for a sampling of 2022 APSE content!
Legislative Action Center Alerts
Timely updates on important federal policy and guidance on advocacy, including APSE Policy Alerts. Find resources:
- Competitive Integrated Employment State Datasheets
- State Disability Employment Snapshots
- State Legislative Update Page
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.
- Start your Exam Eligibility Application
- CESP™ Credential Holder Directory
- CESP™ Continuing Education Directory
- Join a live question and answer session with CESPs on June 8th (click here) or July 6th (click here).
Latest News and Updates:
APSE Conversations: SourceAbled
SourceAbled are proud members and sponsors of the 2022 National APSE Conference. Come meet them in June or find SourceAbled online at https://www.sourceabled.com/ Listen to this podcast from National APSE’s…
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CESP Certified: Congratulations!
The Certified Employment Support Professional™ (CESP) highlights and supports those who have earned and maintained the credential!
The following lists CESPs who successfully earned or recertified their credential in the last month. View the full CESP Directory online.
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APSE Conversations: Keynote Emily Ladau
Emily Ladau is a passionate disability rights activist, writer, storyteller, and digital communications consultant whose career began at the age of 10 when she appeared on several episodes of Sesame…
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