APSE’s National Conference brings together the very individuals and organizations working toward and impacted by Employment First— people with disabilities and their families, business leaders, service providers, university-based researchers, as well as, state and federal policymakers and personnel.
APSE Conferences...
During a time when in-person training is at a minimum, APSE is dedicated to being responsive and continuing to provide opportunities for people to come together and share the most current employment practices.
2021 will feature...
- Daily Coffee Talks with opportunities to connect
- Keynote Speakers including Hasan Davis, JD. (click for more) and Jim Warne (click for more)
- Regional Networking
- APSE Awards (The application for nominees is now OPEN! Through May 23rd. Find it here.)
- Breakout Sessions being shared daily on @NationalAPSE social media!
- Exhibitors
APSE Member
- Access to the Matchbox Virtual platform through September 2021
- 45+ Hours of Content
- All the benefits of APSE Membership plus discounts!
Non-Member
- Access to the Matchbox Virtual platform through September 2021
- 45+ Hours of Content
More about the sessions
Each session is encouraged to feature advocates and stories of real-live people impacted by the topic covered. We'll share breakout session options in April 2021! Five (5) tracks will be featured, including:
- Funding and Managing Employment Services and Teams
Keywords: Management, public policy, funding, supervision, organizational transformation, resilience, team-building, crisis lessons learned, chapter and grassroots efforts - Workplace Supports and Job Coaching
Keywords: Remote supports, Benefits Counseling, apprenticeship; transportation, fading and job coaching supports, natural supports. This track corresponds with APSE Universal Competencies, Domains 4 and 5. - Career Exploration, Discovery, and Job Development
Keywords: Students, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), Customized Employment, employer engagement, Disability disclosure, Job development, networking with businesses. This track corresponds with APSE Universal Competencies, Domains 2 and 3. - Diversity in Employment Services
Keywords: intersectionality, equity and inclusion, chapter and grassroots efforts, mental health, disability-specific, veterans, aging, race, LGBTQ+ - Technology in the Workplace
Keywords: Assistive technology, remote and/or virtual supports, innovative technologies, new solutions, employee resource groups
Thank you to our confirmed 2021 sponsors for their support!
Feedback from last year
I was able to focus more on the speaker and presentation. There were no distractions. I could take notes at my desk. I could immediately discuss the content with my co-workers. I did not have to strain my body to see the speaker. I thought the speakers did the best they could given the circumstances. APSE came through during COVID. I imagine countless hours were put into planning and organizing the new format. Thank you.
I loved hearing how people across the country are supporting people with disabilities in creative and unique ways during this crazy, chaotic time in everyone's lives. Very applicable and I was able to take the information and present it to my employees in my state.
If the conference was in-person I would not have been able to attend because it would have been too expensive for me to go. The virtual conference gave me a chance to take many classes and receive much-needed credits to renew my CESP...all from the comfort of my home!
The resource materials and references provided, we will be able to use them long after the conference. The videos of the job seekers, it brought home why we are doing this work - to give them the same opportunities for an Everyday Life!