The APSE Missouri Employment First Best Practice Award recognizes an exceptional individual or organization that consistently supports and integrates the principles of Employment First in their with with individuals who experience disabilities.
Nomination Criteria
* Employment outcomes achieved are real jobs at real wages-Minimum wage or higher
* Focus of resources and efforts reflect the presumption that all working age adults and youth with disabilities are able to work fully integrated jobs.
* Majority of services provided are in integrated community employment settings.
* Exercises creativity in supporting people with disabilities to pursue a full range of career opportunities.
* Provides effective direct supports necessary to help people with disabilities succeed in the workplace.
* Delivers responsive consultation services to employers interested in diversifying their workforce through inclusion of people with disabilities.

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* 1. Is this an individual or an organization?

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* 2. Name:

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* 3. Organization:

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* 4. Position Title:

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* 6. Phone:

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* 7. Person Completing the Nomination:

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* 8. Which of the following criteria best describes the nominee? (You may choose more than one answer).

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* 9. Please provide examples of how these qualities are demonstrated by the individual or organizations. If you run out of room in the text box, please email your example to moapse@apse.org

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