Employment First Public Policy

IN-APSE Statement on Employment First:

“Employment First is integrated community employment at competitive wages as the first and preferred outcome for ALL people with disabilities.”

78%

people without
disabilities employed

There is a high employment rate for individuals who do not identify as having a disability. Unfortunately, the difference between individuals with disabilities and those without is staggering.

38%

people with disabilities employed

There are a remarkable amount of people with disabilities that are not employed. Changing this percentage is a huge goal for IN-APSE and the State of Indiana.

184k

people with disabilities

There are so many individuals with disabilities that have the skills, talents, and experience needed to be successful but are being overlooked.