legislative advocacy
APSE Conversations: Chrissy (NJ)
Listen in to this podcast between National APSE’s Erica Belois-Pacer and New Jersey Business & Industry Association Chief Government Affairs Officer Chrissy Buteas as they talk about her background in health care and legislative initiatives, plus the workforce shortage and how policymakers are listening to stories told by the people.
APSE Conversations: Suad (CA)
Meet Suad Bisogno, Vice President of California APSE (Cal APSE). Suad is the Executive Director of an organization providing employment, and other supports to people with disabilities. In this podcast episode, Suad talks with National APSE’s Kari Tietjen about Cal APSE’s efforts in supporting the 5-year elimination of 14(C) or sub-minimum wage for people with disabilities. Cal APSE has organized to be an efficient chapter, hear how tools like Slack have supported the chapter to be responsive to legislative advocacy, HCBS changes, and Employment First in the state of California!
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,…
Hearing on Employment First bill in Kentucky
On Tuesday, February 19, 2019, APSE National Board member Katie Wolf-Whaley, and former APSE National Board Member Karen Lee, testified before the KY legislature this morning regarding SB76 – a…
Some Say “Employer,” Others Say “Congregate Employment Setting”
Be aware of the details on Trump team’s potential changes to rules on jobs for individuals with disabilities.
I’m Just a Bill…Effective Legislative Advocacy Starts with the Basics
Do you still remember how a bill becomes law?
Finding Your Legislators on Twitter!
Did you know your legislators use social media too? There are many different communication strategies that you can use as an APSE leader. Choosing the most effective strategy or strategies…