PA APSE

09/01/2026

September Event Highlights:

9/9 from 1-2pm Webinar
Regulation Before Readiness: Trauma-Responsive Foundations for Sustainable Employment

9/10 from 1-2pm
Technology & Employment First Community of Practice

9/17 from 1-2pm
Pre-ETS Community of Practice

9/22 from 1-2pm
Deaf, Deaf-blind, and Hard of Hearing Community of Practice

9/24 from 1-2pm
Accessibility & Belonging Community of Practice

All events free for APSE members.

Are you a CESP? These are all pre-approved for continuing eds!

Register:

08/10/2026

August 18th!
CESP Continuing Ed available

Register now for the next Mental Health Community of Practice on Tuesday August 18, 2026 at 1pm EST!

Join us to hear from Justin Blumhorst on Evidence-Based Strategies to Overcome Job-Search Anxiety and Support Successful Placement. Don't forget to bring your questions!

All sessions are FREE for Professional APSE members & pre-approved for 1 CESP credit!

Click this link to register: https://apse.site-ym.com/event/supporting-mental-health-aug-18-2026

08/03/2026

August Highlighted Virtual Events:

August 12th at 1pm - Words Matter: How Language Shapes Employment Outcomes
Register here: https://apse.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2074906&group=

August 13th at 1pm - Technology and Employment First Community of Practice

August 18th at 1pm - Supporting Mental Health Community of Practice

August 20th at 1pm - Pre-ETS Community of Practice

https://apse.site-ym.com/events/event_list.asp?show=&group=&start=&end=&view=month&cid=

You can earn CESP credit for these too!

The language we use with and about people with disabilities directly influences expectations, confidence, and employment outcomes. This session will explore common deficit-based phrases used in employment services and provide practical, strength-based alternatives for working with job seekers, emplo...

07/30/2026

TRANSPORTATION 🚘 🚌 🚊
This is a topic that continues to come up in conversations at PA APSE Statewide Day on Employment and in other spaces.

JOIN US ON ZOOM:
August 14th at 1pm with APSE for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting: Solving Transportation Barriers to Employment

Register here: https://apse.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2065236&group=

Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network

Mid-Atlantic Regional APSE Member Meetings provide an opportunity for members to connect, share resources, and learn together within their region. Each meeting includes a short presentation, regional updates, and time for open discussion and information sharing.

06/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE: October 19th 👀

More to come…

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06/01/2026

We’re so excited that the 2026 National APSE Conference is here!

Next Monday is the Pre-Conference where we have PA representation for sessions and have representation for some sessions throughout the other days.

https://apse.org/2026-pre-conference/

If you’re going, let us know! We’re trying to coordinate a time for PA to connect - over dinner or somewhere fun!

APSE

Countdown Begins!
Only ONE WEEK to go until APSE’s 2026 National Conference! Join us as we bring together champions of Employment First to advance real jobs and real pay for people with disabilities.

Register now: https://apse.org/2025-conference-registration/

05/05/2026

LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Wednesday May 6th!

PA APSE Day agenda: statewide updates, national disability employment outlook, and housing resources panel for job success. 

04/30/2026

We are looking forward to our time together on Monday May 11th for the spring Statewide Day on Employment!

The afternoon has a special focus on housing.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pa-apse-statewide-day-on-employment-free-tickets-1987455371517?aff=oddtdtcreator

Note: Once you select “register,” you will be prompted to enter any dietary needs or accommodation requests.

See you at Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network-Harrisburg!

Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

PA APSE Day agenda: statewide updates, national disability employment outlook, and housing resources panel for job success. 

04/27/2026

In case you missed it!
This - along with our event on May 11th at Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network Harrisburg - will be a great way to get continuing eds for your CESP or simply elevate your everyday practices in the field!

🙌 FREE Communities of Practice: All of May 2026!

APSE is opening up our virtual CoP sessions to EVERYONE this May. No membership needed, no cost, just real conversations with Employment First professionals from across the country.

Topics include Technology & Employment, DayHab to Employment, Pre-ETS, Deaf/DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing, Grassroots Advocacy, and Accessibility & Belonging.

✅ Virtual & all welcome
✅ CESP CE Credits available
✅ Normally $30/session for non-members — FREE this May only

Register at apse.org and join us! 🔗

04/16/2026

PA APSE Day on Employment: May 11, 2026 -