We have a vision for all people with disabilities to freely pursue their employment goals in an equitable and inclusive workforce.

We believe…

• In Employment First, that competitive, inclusive employment is for everyone who chooses to pursue it.
• Every human being bears valuable contributions to offer the workforce.
• That disability rights are human rights.
• That nothing meaningful is accomplished without the collaboration of advocates with lived experience.
• That professional development is a pillar of superior service delivery.
• In Person-Centered Thinking, because the right to informed decision making is the seed of agency in life.
• That diversity kindles innovation, equity nurtures opportunity, and inclusion energizes growth.
• That the persistent pursuit of our united vision will catalyze progress.
• In possibilities – in staying curious, thinking critically, and challenging the status quo.

We will…

• Be fearless leaders of Employment First, exemplifying excellence in our field.
• Harness our sphere of influence to encourage others to transform their service delivery culture.
• Deliver the highest quality Employment Services by implementing supports that are grounded in evidence-based strategies, promising best practices, and data-driven processes.
• Strive to professionalize the Supported Employment field by cultivating training and development opportunities that produce competent Employment Support Professionals.
• Educate employers on how to enact diverse, equitable, and inclusive employment practices.
• Be an ally to the disability community and collaborate to interrupt the narrative of marginalization and discrimination.
• Advocate for systems change by illuminating the barriers to progress, raising awareness about disability injustice, and calling our policy makers to action.
• Ensure people with disabilities have a deliberate seat at the table in all spaces where decisions are made.
• Elevate the stories of career seekers at every stage of the employment journey.
• Create good trouble and use our collective voice to impact change.