About APSE

About APSE

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 is the only national organization with an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.  Our new initiative, 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 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 supports the only annual national conference focused solely on the advancement of integrated employment.  

Our Goals:

  • Promote employment opportunities for all people, through local, regional, and national networks.
  • Help establish and expand equitable employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
  • Advocate with federal, state, and local legislators for legislation promoting integrated employment.
  • Work with federal, state, and local policy makers to increase funding for integrated employment.
  • Raise awareness within the business community as to the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
  • Advocate for social change to help those with severe disabilities achieve a lifestyle that approximates that of individuals without disabilities. 

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

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