@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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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/
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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/
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 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.

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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
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 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.

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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/
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: weallwork@azapse.org.

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].

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The Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona created Youth Voting Resources and a 2022 voter's guide. Your voice matters. Your vote impacts disability rights. Youth Voting Resources: womengiving.org/youth-voting… Voters Guide: womengiving.org/2022-voting-…
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 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.

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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
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31 DAYS OF NDEAM: DAY 17 - JOIN US! Become a Board member for Arizona APSE Complete form: forms.gle/2hkAv9F4a15o7Mi56 Nominations will close November 30th.To be a board member, you must be a member of Arizona APSE. Join here: apse.org/membership/
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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.

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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
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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.
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

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

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31 DAY OF NDEAM: Day 12 Share your story. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Dark blue background titled 31 DAYS OF NDEAM, SHARE YOUR STORY, October 12, 2022 with an icon of two people with a conversation bubble above them with green and white circles as accent decoration and the Arizona APSE logo in the lower left corner

ALT Dark blue background titled 31 DAYS OF NDEAM, SHARE YOUR STORY, October 12, 2022 with an icon of two people with a conversation bubble above them with green and white circles as accent decoration and the Arizona APSE logo in the lower left corner

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