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CESP Committees: 2021 Call for Volunteers
Volunteer – Opportunities to join 2021 Committees, see below for more details! Committees bring together CESPs from across the nation to consider updates to the CESP Certification and improve the credential. The application…
Sara (Missouri) – NDEAM2020
Meet Sara (Missouri)! “Sara is an essential worker for the School District because the students must be fed a nutritious meal. This even applies if the school has closed.” Download…
Watch APSE Facebook Live!
Join Us for a Special Pre-Election Facebook Live event! If Not Us: Why We Need to Talk About Race Watch on the APSE Facebook Page With the backdrop of…
Ulises (Florida) – NDEAM2020
Meet Ulises (Florida)! “Ulises is part of a very vital component of the hospital and he does an exceedingly good job.” Download the PDF ULISES’ STORY: Ulises is a tech…
Aaron (Ohio) – NDEAM2020
Meet Aaron (Ohio)! “Aaron’s demeanor has changed as well. He seems to be thriving in this new environment, doing meaningful work. He has a swagger when he walks and is…
Roberto (Florida) – NDEAM2020
Meet Roberto (Florida)! “Despite the scary and worrisome nature of the COVID-19 virus, Roberto has maintained his extremely friendly and caring nature with his coworkers and the residents of the…
Kenneth (California) – NDEAM2020
Meet Kenneth (California)! “Kenneth has thrived in this position, even more so during this pandemic because having this job shows him that he truly matters. His job has brought him…
Berani (Florida) – NDEAM2020
Meet Berani (Florida)! “Berani is extremely happy to be bringing home a respectable paycheck and have many benefits from her employer.” Download the PDF BERANI’S STORY: Berani is employed by…
Join Us for a Special Pre-Election Facebook Live event!
Join Us for a Special Pre-Election Facebook Live event! If Not Us: Why We Need to Talk About Race Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2 pm Eastern, 1 pm Central, 12…
Tommy (Pennsylvania) – NDEAM2020
Meet Tommy (Pennsylvania!) “Tommy’s position is considered essential, as part of his job is to clear the hallways of equipment, mattresses, stretchers, and beds… during the initial surge his work…
APSE Conversations: Equity and Justice
This podcast is a panel from the 2020 Pacific Northwest Employment Forum from October 1, 2020. Listen to Tara Asai (former OR APSE President) open this conversation between three leaders, Chisa O’Quinn, Wesley Anderson, and Amber Boydston.
Charles (Rhode Island) – NDEAM2020
Meet Charles (Rhode Island)! “People with disabilities have demonstrated their ability and willingness to be adaptable in working alongside all other essential workers on the front lines.” Download the PDF…
Dale (Pennsylvania) – NDEAM2020
Meet Dale (Pennsylvania)! “Dale is considered an essential worker, so his job was not in jeopardy. Dale worked onsite during the statewide Stay-at-Home order.” Download the PDF DALE’S STORY: Dale…
APSE Conversations: Technology, Employment First, and a Changing Landscape
This podcast is an opening panel from the 2020 APSE Virtual Conference. Duane Shumate, a member of the APSE National Board Member, is joined in conversation by Katherine Carol, Patricia Henke, and Scott Ellsworth.
Carter (Tennessee) – NDEAM2020
Meet Carter (Tennessee)! “Individuals with disabilities have served an extremely vital role … during the pandemic. Carter is only one of many individuals with disabilities still working. These roles are…