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APSE – Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst

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About

The Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst (APSE) is the only national membership organization dedicated entirely to advancing Employment First policies and practices. Founded in 1988, it has chapters in 38 states with members from all 50 states and several countries, including people with disabilities, families, employment support professionals, and businesses.

What It Does

APSE provides the Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential for job coaches and employment specialists, offers live webinars and recorded training sessions on supported employment, and publishes policy briefs and practice guides. The annual APSE conference brings together self-advocates, professionals, and policymakers. Many resources and events are free or low-cost for people with disabilities.

Who It Helps

People with intellectual, developmental, psychiatric, and other significant disabilities seeking competitive employment, job coaches and employment support professionals, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and policy advocates working to advance Employment First legislation.

Who it helps

intellectual-developmental
cross-disability
psychiatric
physical

Details

Cost
Freemium
Age groups
  • Young Adult (18–26)
  • Adult (26+)

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