Mike Capps
Suzy Hutcheson
Kevin James
Lynn James
Debbie Reed
Caitlynn Stallard
TOPIC
National APSE
APSE Foundation
APSE Experience
Parent Perspective
Florida APSE
TEEN APSE
What is APSE?
• APSE is the only national organization with an
exclusive focus on integrated employment and
career advancement opportunities for
individuals with disabilities.
• APSE was founded in 1988 as the Association
for Persons in Supported Employment, now
known as APSE.
Mission/Vision
To lead in the advancement of equitable employment
for people with disabilities.
• Provide advocacy and education concerning the value
of integrated employment
• Address issues to expand the growth and
implementation of integrated employment services
• Improve employment practice so that individuals and
communities experience quality employment services
with meaningful outcomes
• Promote national, state, and local policy development
which enhances the social and economic inclusion and
empowerment of individuals with disabilities.
Mike Capps
National APSE
Suzy Hutcheson
APSE Foundation
Debbie Reed
Florida APSE
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.
Our Future Plans
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To increase our membership
To offer support for regional training
To expand our Leadership team
To develop a plan for reaching Floridians
To get the word out about APSE
To reach the younger generation
TEEN APSE
Caitlynn Stallard
Kevin James
Personal Journey
Lynn James
The APSE Experience
Who Should Join?
• YOU!
• 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.
• See one of our Board members for an
application or sign up online.