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APSE and NCAPSE provide joint membership. When you join APSE you automatically become a member of NCAPSE and part of your dues are portioned to North Carolina to support the work of  NCAPSE.

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Wednesday, May 20:

The Coalition Legislative Advocacy Day & Popcorn Rally! Behind the Legislative Building on Jones St.

Visit our Legislative Page for more details

NCAPSE and APSE: National Strength with State and Local Impact

         NCAPSE is a state chapter of the National Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE). APSE is the largest membership organization dedicated to the growth and expansion of supported employment.  APSE-The Network on Employment is a national and state membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons with severe disabilities.  APSE is an organization for Supported Employees, Employers, Family Members, Providers and Advocates. NCAPSE is the network on employment for people with substantial disabilities in our state. NCAPSE provides leadership that informs the public about the benefits of hiring employees with disabilities.

Employment First in the Carolinas: Something for Everyone

September 23, 24, & 25, 2009

NCAPSE and  SCAPSE, our sister chapter in South Carolina, are joining forces to provide their first joint conference.  Low conference registration rates, and incredibly low room rates make this conference truly affordable. Add to that our national speakers, the Myrtle Beach location and three action packed days of networking - this is the conference that has something for every one interested in employment for people with disabilities!

Registration Form & Hotel Registration

See our conference page for more detailed information on registration and conference topics.

New Board Nomination Season Ends on June 20, 2009.

It is time to submit nominations for the 2009-2010 election of the NCAPSE board. Last year NCAPSE initiated a green policy and transferred most of its communication by US Mail to WEB site notices and E-Mail Blasts.  Therefore we will not be mailing out any nomination forms to our membership.

Nominations for board positions are available on our WEB site, and may be sent to NCAPSE year round however to run for the upcoming 2009-2010 election you must have your nomination form turned in to us by June 20, 2009. More detailed information and the nomination form are available on our board members page, and the nomination form can be found here as well. (Nominations that come after that date will be considered for the 2010-2011-election season.) This year we have several board members whose three year terms expire who will have to run as incumbents if they decide to serve on the board for another term.

 We encourage any member in good standing to consider running for office. NCAPSE is committed to representing every stakeholder group that impacts our mission including individuals with disabilities, family members, the business community, and managers and employment specialists who provide direct services and supported employment. We strongly encourage employment specialists and job coaches to self-nominate for this election as we are under-represented in the job coach/employment specialist stakeholder group.  Just remember send in your nomination form by June 20, 2009.

NCAPSE

1. Promotes expansion of supported employment and customized employment service.
2. Provides training opportunities for supported employment professionals, organizations, employers and individuals receiving supported employment services
3. Educates the state legislature and local policy makers regarding issues that impact supported employment services
4. Advocates for the use of “evidence based practices” in the delivery of supported employment and customized employment services.
5. Collaborates & Partners with organizations and individuals who share our mission and values.

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APSE Membership is open to everyone

Membership is primarily made up of supported employment professionals, including administrators, managers, and employment specialists. Our membership also includes consumers, family members, employers, rehabilitation counselors, advocates, state and federal agency officials, etc. APSE membership is open to anyone who is committed to ensuring that Supported Employment and Customized Employment continues to grow and improve, and who wants to be part of a grass roots network for SE.

Send NCAPSE Your Success Stories and Pictures Today!

Let NCAPSE share your stories of success on our WEB site and E-Newsletter. NCAPSE

can help you to celebrate the achievements of the individuals your support and provide

valuable public recognition of the employers and businesses that hire through your services.

Visit the NCAPSE Newsletter site today to learn how to submit your stories and pictures for

future publication.

Visit our Awards Page for information on recent awards.