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GAPSE joined Behavioral Health Services Coalition
in sponsoring Mental Health Day at the Capitol
On February 9, 2011, GAPSE members, self-advocates, supported employment leaders, and legislators met at the Freight Depot for a hot lunch and discussion of mental health issues.

GAPSE joined Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities in sponsoring Disability Day at the Capitol
On February 24, 2011, GAPSE participated in the Disability Day at the Capitol on the Georgia Capitol steps for the largest annual public gathering held during the official legislative session. Supporters from across the state met for a day of advocacy activities.

16th GAPSE CONFERENCE in ATHENS, GEORGIA
2011 Georgia APSE Conference - October 3-5, 2011

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FACT SHEETS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD

In response to the Governor’s elimination of all state funds budgeted for mental health supported employment programs, the GAPSE Public Policy Work Group has developed fact sheets for policy makers. Click to download:

BI-PARTISAN CALL TO TRANSFORM THE
FEDERAL/STATE MEDICAID LONG-TERM CARE SYSTEM

The GAPSE board of directors urges you to read the Executive Summary of Medicaid Transformation and if you agree with the premises of the plan and the proposed solution become a signatory to the plan by clicking http://www.centerforself-determination.com , click on "Medicaid Transformation, then Sign-on Letter.

Executive Summary: http://www.centerforself-determination.com/docs/MedicaidReport2008.pdf

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The GAPSE board of directors continuously seeks members to serve on our board, committees, and work groups. Tell us what you would be interested in doing. Click here to fill-out the Volunteer form.

Using the “Suggestion” link, a GAPSE member suggested we include a site where jobs could be listed. We Agree! To list job opportunities on the GAPSE website, please email an abbreviated version of the announcement to pchase@uga.edu in Word format. Keep your eye on this site.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES