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Thank you for your interest in a new
or renewing APSE membership. The information
below will help in deciding which membership is right for you
and how to submit an application.
APSE has four types of memberships:
| Individual membership:
Includes all the benefits listed on the benefits page
and 1 copy of theAdvance and 1 vote in APSE elections. |
| Organizational/Corporate membership:
Includes up to 8 people, 8 copies of theAdvance and one
vote in APSE elections. |
| Contributing membership: Includes up to 8 people 8 copies of theAdvance and
1 vote in APSE elections. Plus unlimited discounted registrations
to state and national conferences and trainings. |
| Gold Contributing membership:
Includes up to 8 people, 8 copies of theAdvance and 1
vote in APSE elections. Unlimited discounted registrations
to state and national conferences and trainings. In addition,
wall mounting cirtificate, website listing, and listing
in state and national publications. |
Organizational discounts available for
small stand alone organizations.
Thank you for
your interest and support of APSE!
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Member
Benefits
APSE members receive four copies of theAdvance,
the APSE newsletter, each year.
Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation Electronic
version is free, print copy is $48 per year, a huge
discount savings over the $350 subscription cost.
Discounts on Infolines and Training Resource
Network (TRN) books.
Discounts on Virginia Commonwealth University
(VCU) Supported Employment Webcourse
Discounts on VCU's Training and Technical
Assistance to Providers (T-TAP)
Tele-Seminars Brought to you by APSE starting
in October
APSE e-News Update 6 times a year starting
January 2004
e-Public Policy Update Monthly starting
in January 2004
Ongoing legislative and policy support in
Washington, DC
Discount to the APSE Annual Conference A
great source and opportunity for training and professional
connection.
APSE members have access to various
resources and products developed through the Association.
Valuable packages are available at low or no cost on
SSI and SSDI Work Incentive programs, the ADA, fee-for-service
structures, best practices in supported employment,
conversion, and more.
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Annual
Conference
APSE sponsors an annual national
conference to provide a forum for sharing and collectively
improving SE practice and opportunities for persons
experiencing severe disabilities. APSE members have
access to conference activities at reduced rates.
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| APSE's
Advocacy Efforts
- Public Policy affecting People with Disabilities
- Empowerment
of SE Workers
- Management
of SE Programs
- Personnel
Competencies and Training
- Alternative
Funding Sources
- Ethical
Standards for Service Providers
- The
Americans with Disabilities Act
- Best
Practices in SE
- SE
in The Rehabilitation Act
- SE
Worker and Employer Satisfaction
- Transition
From School to Work
- Natural
Supports
- SSA
Work Incentives, PASS, IRWE, etc.
and a
myriad of other issues Products/Resources
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State
Chapters
APSE members involved in the development
and implementation of supported employment are tied
into a national network of others involved in supported
employment. State and local Chapters are forming to
facilitate the continued expansion of quality SE in
their states and localities. APSE currently has fully-chartered
State Chapters and State Chapters in Development. Many
other groups are working to develop chapters in their
states.
Massachusetts APSE State
Chapter Highlights
- Lobbying efforts
- Annual Scholarships
- Annual Fall Training Day
- Annual Spring Statewide Conference
- Local Forums
- Representation at the National Annual APSE Conference
- Opportunities to participate on the MAPSE Committees
- Nomination
Committee for Board Members
- Membership
Committee
- Newsletter
Committee
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Legislative
Committee
- Conference
Committee
- Training
Committee
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Legislative
Action and Policy Change Activity
APSE monitors
issues including funding support for SE and community
integration, rights for people experiencing disabilities,
technical assistance, eligibility and entitlement, special
education, rehabilitation, social security, and so on.
In addition, APSE staff provides a voice for SE as policies
are established and funding decisions are made that
may have an impact on the services you are able to provide.
We will bring
SE issues to the table in this year's Reauthorization
of the Rehabilitation Act. In Washington, D.C., APSE
works with the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
(CCD) to make recommendations on the legislative language
and regulations on all issues which impact the national
implementation of supported employment services.
APSE members
are updated on national policy relevant to the continued
growth and development of SE through the Advance and
periodic member service documents and policy updates.
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Voting
Privileges
Members have voting privileges
in board elections and other questions brought before
the members. Each Individual Member has one vote. Each
Organizational member (as a group) has one vote.
Future Plans
As APSE gains more members, we will
be able to do more to promote SE. With the increased
operating capital associated with increased membership,
APSE will expand membership services to include: expanded
staff support for technical assistance, increased policy
updates, a quarterly trade magazine, expanded representation
in Washington, D.C., increased chapter support, training
opportunities, state level advocacy, and a national
public awareness campaign on SE.
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Membership
APSE
dues are not tax-deductible. Canadian members add $10
to these rates, all other non-US members add $20. Sponsored
memberships for supported employees are also welcome!
To
join now, download
the application here in PDF format (must
have Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print).
Click to open membership application, print,
complete and fax or mail to the office.
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If
you would like to speak to someone regarding any APSE
questions and/or membership questions please contact
your local Massachusetts APSE
Regional Vice Presidents :
Debbie Muldoon Boston 781-322-0400
Bill Noone Central 617-204-3695
Donna Goodell Northeast
978-459-8711 x227
Charlie Murphy Southeast 508-992-5978
Terry Hodur West
413-788-6986
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