WHAT WE DO
California APSE is a community network that collaborates to increase competitive integrated employment for all people with disabilities through advocating and education
ADVOCACY
Champion the Employment First principle that employment and careers be the expected and preferred outcomes of all publicly funded services for those with disabilities.
Change philosophies, policies, practices and funding to advance employment, career development and economic advancement for people with disabilities.
EDUCATION
Promote attitudes and beliefs that fully include and support people with disabilities to be part of the economic and social mainstream, to achieve careers and lifestyles like anyone else.
Empower individuals with disabilities to fully recognize their abilities.
Raise awareness within the business community as to the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
BENEFITS OF BECOMING A MEMBER
o Members-only bi-annual Advancing Employment First in California newsletter
o Discounted rates for California APSE events, including workshops, webinars and training session
o Quarterly members-only online listening sessions all about employment policies and best practices specific to California
o Exclusive access to our private Facebook group for job developers in California
o Connect with a network of professionals, self-advocates and family members committed to the same mission
o Emails and social media accounts keeping you up-to-date with public policy pertinent to your area and specific ways to take action to support California APSE's mission of Employment First
OUR MISSION
To advance employment equity
for people with disabilities.
OUR VISION
All people with disabilities have competitive employment in an inclusive workforce.
OUR VALUES
We believe that everyone can and should work and have the dignity of determining their career path.
