MN APSE

03/13/2026

🗳️ Only 2 Days Left to Vote: 2026–2027 National APSE Board Elections

Time is running out to help shape the future of APSE! Voting for the 2026–2027 National APSE Board of Directors is now open—but the deadline is quickly approaching.

🔎 Learn about the candidates:
https://apse.org/2026-nominees

🗓️ Voting ends Sunday, March 15

✅ Cast your vote today:
Log in to your APSE membership account:
https://apse.site-ym.com/

ℹ️ Please note:
• Only current APSE members are eligible to vote
• Each member may vote once

Your voice matters in advancing Employment First and Employment for All. Make sure it’s heard before voting closes!

If you need help accessing your account, please contact info@apse.org.

03/11/2026

📣 Announcing APSE’s New Youth Engagement Committee!
We’re excited to introduce the APSE Youth Engagement Committee, formed following our strategic planning session in early February.

With Sarah Robinson and Shawn Bortel’s involvement, we saw a clear opportunity to engage youth in a more focused and impactful way—strengthening the connection between school, services, and competitive, integrated employment.

A central focus of this committee will be collaboration with:
• The Department of Education
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS)
• Transition Work Coordinators

By working together, we can better align resources, expand access to employment services, and create meaningful real-world work experiences for youth with disabilities.

03/10/2026

🗳️ Vote Now: 2026–2027 National APSE Board Elections

Help shape the future of Employment First! Voting is now officially open for the 2026–2027 National APSE Board of Directors.

🔎 Learn about the candidates:
https://apse.org/2026-nominees

🗓️ Voting closes Sunday, March 15.

✅ Cast your vote:
Log in to your APSE membership account to participate:
https://apse.site-ym.com/

ℹ️ Please note:
• Only current APSE members are eligible to vote.
• Each member may vote once.

If you have questions or need help accessing your member account, please contact info@apse.org.

Your voice matters—thank you for helping guide the future of APSE and advancing Employment First! 💙

03/02/2026

📣 Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 National APSE Conference in Dallas!

Join us in Dallas, TX for the premier national gathering of Employment First leaders, advocates, professionals, and partners from across the country.

🗓 Pre-Conference: Monday, June 8, 2026
🗓 Conference: Tuesday, June 9 – Thursday, June 11, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency DFW | DFW Airport, TX

This four-day experience brings together people with disabilities and their families, service providers, employers, universities, rehabilitation counselors, and state and federal partners—all committed to advancing inclusive employment and Employment First nationwide.

💡 Gain practical tools
🤝 Build powerful partnerships
🎓 Access top-tier training
🌟 Be part of the movement shaping the future of inclusive employment

⏳ Early Bird rates are available through March 31, 2026 — don’t wait!

Secure your spot today:
🔗 https://apse.org/events-learning/2026-conference-copy/

02/27/2026

📣 Join Us for the National APSE Board Nominee Forum!

We invite you to attend the National APSE Board Nominee Forum on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.

This is your opportunity to hear directly from the nominees for the 2026–27 National APSE Board of Directors and learn more about their vision, leadership, and goals for APSE.

👉 Register here:
https://apse.site-ym.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2039315&group=

🗳 Voting opens immediately following the forum and will remain open through Sunday, March 15.

Your participation plays an important role in shaping the future of APSE. We encourage all members to attend, engage, and cast your vote!

If you have any questions about the process or need accommodations to participate, please contact info@apse.org

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a special candidate forum where you’ll hear directly from this year's National APSE Board nominees. Learn about their goals, experience, and vision for the future of the APSE to help inform your vote.

02/17/2026

DHS and DEED, with consultant BerryDunn, have released an Analysis and Recommendations for Alignment, an inter-agency study focused on better aligning employment services for people with disabilities.
The report highlights ways to reduce administrative barriers, improve coordination between disability services and vocational rehabilitation, and strengthen integrated, person-centered employment supports across Minnesota.

➡️ What’s next: Phase II will gather feedback from service system users May 2026–March 2027.

https://disabilityhubmn.org/media/m5chpfv5/mn-dhs-deed-analysis.pdf

02/17/2026

https://apse.smapply.org/prog/national_apse_conference_proposal_form/

02/11/2026

“Big Challenges, Bigger Solutions!” — a call to action for bold thinking and practical strategies that advance competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities. All sessions should align with this vision and are strongly encouraged to highlight advocates and share real-life stories that illustrate the impact of this work. Presenters may find the APSE Universal Competencies especially helpful when designing their session; explore them here: https://apse.org/APSE-Universal-Competencies.

02/03/2026

Register today for National APSE Conference June 8th-11th. https://apse.org/2026-conference-registration-2/

02/01/2026

February 1st is National Freedom Day!

01/30/2026

We’re excited to share that four dedicated leaders will be returning to the MN APSE Board in 2026!

Dana Eisfeld (top left) from Kaposia Inc. will begin his 5th, three-year term on the state board.

Brian Begin (bottom right) from Lifeworks Services Inc., our current Co-President, will start his 4th term.

Dominique Berg (bottom left) and Dupree Edwards (top right) from the Institute on Community Integration will each begin their second terms.

We value the balance of experienced leadership and fresh perspectives. Alongside our newest board member, Debbie Rosko, we’re energized and ready to keep advancing the Employment First initiative across Minnesota.

Thank you to each of these leaders for their continued commitment and service! 💙💼♿

01/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming a new member to the MN APSE Board of Directors Debbie Rosko! Debbie works at Accord in Minneapolis and brings a strong commitment to inclusive employment and disability advocacy. We’re thrilled to have her on board! 💙