

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
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We will drive individual and organizational accountability, provide resources and tools, which will build the necessary capabilities to direct system change.
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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.
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We will build coalition and develop opportunities for historically excluded individuals, groups, and voices to be leaders.