Membership Benefits:
GAPSE & APSE Websites
- Report updated information on numerous issues relative to integrated employment
- Provide electronic communication with our members for rapid distribution of e-news and information updates
- Provide Action Alerts on state and national issues affecting our work and our future
Public Policy Initiatives
Both APSE and GAPSE are dedicated to equitable employment for people with disabilities – real jobs for real people! APSE monitors issues including funding support for SE and community integration, rights of people with disabilities, social security work incentives, and many other issues. GAPSE supports APSE in their advocacy with Congress as APSE supports GAPSE on state and local issues.
Conferences & Skill Development Opportunities
APSE sponsors an annual national conference to provide a forum for sharing and collectively improving SE practice and opportunities for people with significant disabilities. Next year (2010) GAPSE will be the co-host of the national conference to be held in Atlanta. GAPSE members have access to conference activities at reduced rates.
GAPSE sponsors an annual statewide conference (except 2009 due to severe state travel restrictions/budget reductions) and one-day training events based on the reported needs of members. These events are open to all Georgians but priority and reduced rates are given to GAPSE members.
Publications
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The Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
GAPSE/APSE members have electronic access to the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation (JVR) as part of membership. The JVR offers cutting edge information on supporting people in the workplace. Free to our members, JVR has a regular subscription rate of $453. What a Deal!
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theAdvance
GAPSE/APSE members receive four copies of theAdvance, the APSE newsletter, each year. Topics discussed in theAdvance include: Public policy affecting people with disabilities, empowerment of SE workers, management of SE programs, best practices in SE, training opportunities, ethical standards for service providers, transition from school to work, natural supports, SSA work incentives, and a variety of other issues.
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GAPSE Newsletter
GAPSE members receive four issues of the GAPSE Newsletter each year. Typically, we share Highlights since the last issue, report success stories, discuss local issues affecting supported employees and service providers. Recently, we’ve started the Job Coaches Corner. The newsletter is distributed electronically and archives may be found at both the GAPSE and APSE websites. Articles from all members are welcomed.
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Join or Renew Now:
You can now join or renew online using your credit card! Use our online membership application form today to join the only national membership association focusing on integrated employment for individuals with disabilities. A number of membership options are offered; please see membership pricing list.
If you are an existing member needing to renew your membership, please log in to begin the renewal process. If you have forgotten your username and/or pass word, please email Jenny Levet to request your login information.
If you prefer to mail or fax your membership application, please download and complete the offline membership application.
If you have questions regarding GAPSE membership, please contact:
Phil Chase or Adele Patrick
pchase@uga.edu or apatrick@uga.edu
706-542-1360
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