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APSE-MO is the Missouri State Chapter of APSE The Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst , a national organization committed to improving and expanding integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for people experiencing disabilities. APSE-MO invites individuals with disabilities, their families, employment providers, funders, employers and others to join with us in making community employment a reality for ALL people with disabilities.
Mission
Through advocacy and education, APSE advances employment and self - sufficiency for all people with disabilities.
Vision
People with all types if disabilities are employed, pursuing careers and building assets, just like people without disabilities.
Belief Statements
- We believe employment is the avenue to community and economic opportunity and independence.
- We believe people have the right and responsibility to control the direction of their lives.
- We believe in inclusion and the opportunity for full participation in the community.
- We believe supports and services should be of the highest quality, person centered, and delivered with a sense of urgency.
- We believe in promoting the involvement and participation of a diverse membership.
- We believe networking and leadership are key to advancing community employment.
- We believe effecting public policy to promote inclusive employment is vital
- We believe that community employment is possible for anyone who chooses to work
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