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APSE is the only national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to Employment First, a vision that all people with disabilities have a right to competitive employment in an inclusive workforce. People with disabilities should not work sequestered in sheltered workshops, earning only pennies an hour. We want people with disabilities to enjoy the company of a wide range of coworkers, an opportunity for greater financial independence, and the ability to contribute to the economy. We provide our members with the tools, opportunities, and timely information needed to take action and build better workplaces through work with policymakers and employers. APSE is the national voice on workplace inclusion.

Our Board

Dale Turrentine

President

Judy Skerbitz

Vice President

Shayla Alexander

Secretary

Amber Quaid 
Treasurer
Angela Myers-Davis

Board Member

Eric Treat
Member at Large
Pamela Cross

Employment First Chair

Our Vision

All people with disabilities have competitive employment in an inclusive workforce. 

Our Mission

If you would like to join our board,
please email interest to:
arkansasapse@gmail.com 

To advance employment equity for people with disabilities.

Our Values

We believe everyone can and should work and have the dignity of determining their career path. 

Arkansas Commitment
  • We will drive individual and organizational accountability, provide resources and tools, which will build the necessary capabilities to direct system change.

  • We will foster an inclusive climate by listening and engaging with our diverse communities, so everyone feels welcomed, valued and empowered to bring their authentic whole selves.

  • We will build coalition and develop opportunities for historically excluded individuals, groups, and voices to be leaders.

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