AZ APSE @ApseAz
We are AZ APSE. Our mission is to expand inclusive employment opportunities for all people with disabilities through education, advocacy and legislative action. Joined July 2018-
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Join us this Thursday, March 23 for a Disabilities Awareness Month webinar on encouraging and helping youth and young adults with disabilities to reach their full potential. ASL & CART provided! To register: bit.ly/3SHTEFr @AzDDPC @Sonoran_UCEDD @ihd_nau_az @ApseAz
Arizona, Take Action against SB1411: mailchi.mp/a30ce7a2b8c2/s…
In Arizona, Senate Bill 1411 (SB1411) would grant parents guardianship of their children on their 18th birthday if their child is in DDD. Arizona APSE is against this legislation and believes it takes away fundamental rights. statement: azapse.org/ef-in-action/
HB2401 is to be heard this morning! This bill, sponsored by @almaforarizona, aims to eliminate state & local sales tax from items most commonly used for menstrual cycles (feminine hygiene products) & incontinence supplies (diapers). Support this bill via the RTS system.
Meet an Arizona APSE Member: Jules Hyde; Board Member; VP Jules Hyde started working as an employment job coach with a local nonprofit in 2013, and decided he found his calling. Learn more on our website: azapse.org/about/
5 Selfcare activities to do while job searching: 1. Take a break 2. Learn new skills 3. Practicing self-advocacy 4. Practicing mindfulness 5. Build a support system
Arizona APSE (Association for People Supporting Employment First) advocates for Competitive Integrated Employment to be the first option and choice for people with disabilities, including significant disabilities. More Info: azapse.org
Windmills: Changing the Perception of Ability The next session is Wednesday, October 19th at 10 AM (MST). Presented by Arizona Vocational Rehabilitation. azdes.zoomgov.com/meeting/regist…
Thinking about voting by mail but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? That’s okay, we can help! Learn more about your options for voting by mail here: nass.org/can-i-vote/abs… #OneVoteNow
Lois Curtis’s lawsuit against the state of Georgia resulted in the Supreme Court’s landmark Olmstead decision, providing a legal basis for independent living and community integration, including through employment, for Americans with disabilities. #NDEAM Spotlight
"Everyone should have the right to work. It means so much to me. It has made me more independent." - Matthew, Florida #NDEAM #EmploymentFirst
What is Employment First? Watch this animation video of Employment First philosophy and each person's role in setting the expectation of work for youth with disabilities, including significant disabilities. #EmploymentFirst #NDEAM2022 youtu.be/sYAxL6krPhI
31 DAYS OF NDEAM: DAY 17 - JOIN US! Become a Board member for Arizona APSE Complete form: forms.gle/2hkAv9F4a15o7M… Nominations will close November 30th.To be a board member, you must be a member of Arizona APSE. Join here: apse.org/membership/
Van serves a vital role at the National Institutes for Health (NIH). He truly is an essential worker! #NDEAM #EmploymentFirst
31 DAYS OF NDEAM: Day 14 Set the expectation early about work in the community with a fair wage. Like all young people, youth with disabilities should grow up expecting to work and succeed. #NDEAM2022 #WeAllWorkAZ #ArizonaAPSE #EmploymentFirst
This #HispanicHeritageMonth2022, let us remember that culture plays a big role in how you communicate, it is important for #AAC to be personalized to your culture, having access to AAC that supports your languages is social justice, and everyone deserves to be heard!
Arionna worked for the Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona this past summer as an Operations Assistant. Work experiences provide opportunities for students to learn about what work environments work best for them so they can advocate for those environment in jobs later.

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