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APSE Focuses on Integrated Competitive Employment Climate

APSE Focuses on Integrated Competitive Employment Climate
by RJ Moshay Changes are on the horizon in Employment First, and the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) stands ready to help navigate these uncharted waters at its upcoming two-day regional institute in Atlanta, November 2-3, 2017, at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown. For...

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Growing Entrepreneurship and Self-employment

Growing Entrepreneurship and Self-employment
by RJ Moshay October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The campaign is led by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy, but its true spirit lies in the many observances held at the grassroots level across the nation every year. Great strides are...

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STRAIGHT TALK: Revolutionizing Accessibility

STRAIGHT TALK: Revolutionizing Accessibility
By Brandon Winfield The journey to where I am now all started nearly a decade ago. As far back as I can remember, my love for dirt bikes trumped everything else. I got my first bike at five years old, crashed really hard one time and retired ... for about five years. I got my next dirt bike...

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MIA’S SPACE: Why Are We Still Here?

MIA’S SPACE: Why Are We Still Here?
By Pat Nobbie, PhD, Mia’s mom It’s conference season. I travel the country and talk to families, people with disabilities, providers, and academics about what’s happening. This summer, the theme is social determinants of health – the impact that employment, stable, safe and affordable housing,...

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