Update From Washington
By Susan Goodman, Senior Policy Analyst
December 16, 2011
APSE Representatives Recognized for Extraordinary Contributions
The Collaboration to Promote Self Determination is a coalition of disability policy groups comprised of self-advocates, parents, providers and field leaders. The collaboration was founded 5 years ago and has actively developed and advocated for important legislation on Capitol Hill and important priority setting and regulatory reform in the Executive Branch of the government. This year the collaboration recognized several individuals who have made outstanding contributions to these efforts including two members representing APSE. These are:
Advocacy Champions Award—Susan Goodman, Senior Policy Analyst
This award was given for the time commitment to advocacy efforts of Capitol Hill.
Senior Advisor Award – David Hoff, Vice-President of APSE Board of Directors and Co-Chair of APSE Public Policy Committee
This award was given for the contribution of extraordinary technical expertise and knowledge to the development of CPSD’s public policy recommendations and educational materials.
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Data on Successful Transition Programs Needed
Thanks to members who responded to our request for data on successful transition programs – programs that resulted in jobs for students with disabilities. If you have data that we can send to Senate HELP committee staff, please send it to Susan@apse.org.
