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

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Policy work & advocacy opportunities, including:

Statement Regarding the Department of Education’s Notice to Revise the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Regulations

APSE strongly oppose any efforts by the Department of Education to weaken existing regulations implementing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, a bi-partisan statute that made clear that competitive integrated employment is a national priority for people with disabilities …

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Updates on CESP™ testing & more:

The CESP™ application is open until 11/27!

The Certified Employment Support Professional certification exam application is now open for December testing dates.

Learn more about eligibility requirements, testing opportunities, and the difference between the previous and new testing systems …

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 …

APSE in Your Community

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