APSE is the only national organization with an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities. APSE is a growing national non-profit membership organization, founded in 1988 as the Association for Persons in Supported Employment, now known as APSE.
APSE has chapters in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Our members come from all 50 states and Puerto Rico, as well as several foreign countries.
APSE's HR Connect offers consultation services to help businesses reach out to and partner with one of the strongest labor and customer pools in the country: the disability community.
APSE supports the only annual national conference focused solely on the advancement of integrated employment.
Our Name
The official name of the organization has gone through several changes since its inception more than 25 years ago. It was first called the Association for Persons in Supported Employment. In the 90's, the name was changed to APSE: The Network on Employment. In 2008, the name changed again to APSE.
Our Goals:
Who should Join?
Membership is open to anyone who wants to be a part of a grassroots network committed to ensuring that integrated employment continues to grow and improve.
"Membership in APSE is a must for anyone interested in ensuring that persons with disabilities get real work with real pay. APSE provides evidence-based employment research, cutting-edge training conferences, and a place where advocates from all walks of life can get together to discuss employment issues." Paul Wehman, Ph.D., Professor of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Special Education, VCU
Download APSE's 2009 Form 990 EZ here.
