July 2025 

Dear APSE Missouri Members,

I hope this message finds you well and enjoying a safe, relaxing start to your summer. 

Our Annual Employment Summit is just around the corner on July 24th and 25th in Columbia! This years Summit will bring together professionals, advocates, and leaders who are passionate about employment equity for people with disabilities.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Summit will feature a dynamic lineup of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities designed to inspire, educate, and connect. Whether you're a service provider, self-advocate, family member, or policy professional, the summit is an incredible chance to engage with the latest best practices, state and national updates, and innovative employment strategies.

Registration is still open, and we encourage you to sign up soon if you haven’t already. This is an excellent opportunity to reinvigorate your practice, bring fresh ideas to your teams, and strengthen our collective mission of achieving full inclusion through employment. Special thanks to all of our amazing sponsors that help make our Employment Summit possible each year.

As always, I want to extend my deepest appreciation to each of you for your dedication to our shared goals. The work you do every day—supporting individuals in finding meaningful, competitive, integrated employment—matters more than ever. Together, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive Missouri.

Looking forward to seeing many of you at the Summit later this month!

Amanda Line

President, APSE Missouri

APSE MO Summit Day 1: Thursday, July 23rd, 2026

APSE MO Summit Day 1: Session Tracks

Get Social!  Join Us for APSE Afterhours July 23rd

APSE MO Summit Day 2:  Friday, July 24th, 2026

Back By Popular Demand:

APSE MO T-Shirts!

This year’s design features one of APSE’s core belief statements about inclusion and full participation in community life. More than just Summit swag, these shirts reflect the values that bring us together and the work we do every day to advance competitive, integrated employment and belonging for all.

T-shirts will be available for purchase during Summit while supplies last!

Registration for the 2026 Missouri APSE Summit is Still Open!

Don't wait, register today! 

The 2025 APSE Missouri Employment Summit is happening July 23–24 in Columbia, Missouri, and you won't want to miss it!

Join us for two powerful days of learning, networking, and inspiration as we dive into all things disability employment.

Whether you're a professional, advocate, educator, or self-advocate, there’s something here for you. Let’s come together to share ideas, spark change, and move inclusive employment forward in Missouri.

APSE Refund Policy:

This policy pertains to all Missouri APSE events that have a registration fee.

1. Cancellations and Refunds will be granted according to the following schedule:

• Up to 2 weeks in advance: 100%, less an administrative processing fee;
• Less than 2 weeks in advance, but up to 1 week prior to the event; 50%, less an administrative processing fee;
• No refunds will be made for cancellations within five business days prior to the starting day of the event.

2. All refunds will incur a 10% administrative processing fee.

3. No refunds will be made for “No Shows”.

4. Substitutions are permitted up until the day of the event.

5. Cancellations may be made only by emailing the contact person on the event registration receipt and must be received by the cancellation deadlines listed above.

6. Substitutions may be made by emailing the contact on the event registration receipt (if prior to the event) or at the registration table the day of the event.

Missouri APSE Board Elections Are Now Open!

It's time to cast your vote for the next Missouri APSE Board members! Your vote helps shape the future of our chapter and ensures strong leadership to support our mission.  Voting is open now and will close on July 21. Be sure to submit your ballot by clicking the button below before the deadline and make your voice heard. Thank you for being an active part of Missouri APSE and helping guide the future of our organization!

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