ALT Jules started working as an employment job coach with a local nonprofit in 2013, and decided he found his calling. Jules utilized his people, leadership, and networking skills to grow that program from three locations serving eight families to over twenty locations serving over fifty families. As a director of employment services Jules committed to dissolving traditional employment programs, to adopt programs driven by the Employment First philosophy. He brings high energy and positivity to any table he sits at. Along with APSEAZ initiatives, Jules continues to work as an employment coach, and advocates daily for equality in employment for people living with diverse abilities.
ALT Faint picture of a pink flowering cactus on a light blue background with the words: "Hello Friday. It's the weekend. Do something that your future self will thank you for." The Arizona APSE logo is in the upper right corner.
ALT Dark blue background with a "YES!" in comic book style with the heading in white bold: Competitive Integrated Employment with the fact, "Through competitive integrated employment, students with disabilities can build social connections and expand their professional networks, which can help them find future job opportunities" in orange on a black rectangle background. Arizona APSE logo is on the lower left with email: [email protected].
ALT A colorful OUR VOTE MATTERS with the Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona logo and "I pledge to vote on November 8, 2022!" along the bottom.
ALT The image of the windmill on the water with the text free class in white register here is underneath that in white as well.
ALT Picture of two people with one holding a sign that says, I am Olmstead. Person holding sign is African American woman named, Lois Curtis
ALT Large orange circle on a dark blue background with CALL FOR BOARD NOMINATIONS in the middle and a mega phone to the side with decorative small and large circles.
ALT Blue background with white text that reads, "This Hispanic Heritage Month, let us remember that... Culture plays a big role in how you communicate with others ... It is important for AAC to be personalized to your culture ... Having access to AAC that supports your languages is social justice! ... Everyone deserves to be heard and take part in their communities" The text is placed throughout the infographic, with the title at the top-center and the rest of the text aligned alternating left and right. Around the text of the infographic, there are three cartoon images of people using AAC in various ways, such as with a communication partner. Two blobs that read, "Hello!" and "Hola!" are also placed around the text. The CommunicationFIRST logo is on the bottom left corner.
ALT Dark blue background with a picture of a young black person wearing glasses. Wording says Arionna, Phoenix Arizona, Mountain Pointe High School, Operations Assistant with a quote "I learned I do better working in person than working from home." with logos on the bottom