Policy & Advocacy
APSE Conversations: APSE Updates with Julie Christensen
Today, Julie Christensen, Executive Director of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) joins Drs. Houtenville and O’Neill, and Denise Rozell, Policy Strategist at Association of University Centers on…
APSE Podcast: COVID-19, APSE, and Employment
This podcast is a recording of the APSE NDEAM event from Thursday, October 14th. Listen in to hear from Julie Christensen, APSE’s Executive Director and Director of Policy & Advocacy, plus John Butterworth (ICI UMass Boston) and Brian Shepley with Source America. Talking all things disability employment, what COVID-19’s impact has been on the job market, and how providers of employment supports are adjusting as we look forward.
Action Alert: We need to hear from you!
It’s been one year since APSE launched the first COVID impact survey. Survey data has been a critical piece of our policy & advocacy work. This survey will take 10-15…
Action Alert: Round 4 COVID-19 Impact Survey
It’s been one year since APSE launched the first COVID impact survey. Survey data has been a critical piece of our policy & advocacy work. This survey will take 10-15…
April Policy Updates
For a change of pace, let’s start with some good news! Congratulations to Washington State as SB5284, a bill to eliminate subminimum wage for people with disabilities, was signed into…
Action Alert: House Introduces Bill to Phase Out 14(c)
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!
March Policy Updates
Did you know that National APSE provides support to members who are engaged in state-level policy and advocacy work? Here’s a great recent example. Check out this short video for a summary of things we are tracking!
APSE Podcast: COVID-19 Survey Updates
Listen in to the Iowa Coalition for Integrated Employment, where APSE Interim Executive Director and Director of Policy and Advocacy Julie Christensen provides updates about employment, the impact of COVID-19,…
APSE Podcast: ACRE and CESP State Guidelines
Dale Verstegen and Kari Tietjen presented virtually on February 10, 2021 as part of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) under the Department of Labor. Presenting from APSE and…
APSE Podcast: COVID-19 Survey Updates
Listen in to the first APSE session as part of the Therap Services National Conference. Find more at www.therapservices.net Julie Christensen presented virtually on February 2, 2020. Kevin Dierks opened…
APSE Conversations: How Did You Get Into Research?
How did you get into research around disability and employment? Hear from panelists John Butterworth, Kelly Nye-Lengerman, and Alberto Migliore discuss this topic from a recent APSE webinar (see more at www.apse.org/online-learning).
Action Alert: Round 3 COVID-19 Impact Survey
Help Us Tell Congress #WhatWeNeed to Continue to Provide Employment Supports During the COVID-19 Crisis! It is critical that we hear from disability employment service providers so we have current data…
Connecting with Congress in a Virtual Environment
Topic: Connecting with Congress in a Virtual Environment If you’re looking for the transcript, please use the Zoom version. Meeting Recording:https://zoom.us/rec/share/_ebOBEiU8-XnFv7eKgWTVvMJ0ac260ShX_IwkwtjZzZLeDtB0YJLHD5-pRib89Fr.Uh1wkHLb_CNlyAY6 Otherwise listen in on the podcast to hear from…
MN APSE Podcast: With the Arc Minnesota’s Public Policy Director
MN APSE’s video podcast will feature stories from people involved in the disability employment community in the state. This episode was released in November 2020, with host Chris Davies is…
Action Alert: Call your Senators TODAY About HCBS
Tell Congress that We Can’t Wait Any Longer for COVID Relief! Contact your Members of Congress Today! Please continue to reach out to your Members of Congress. They need to…