ACSED is a 501(c)(3) volunteer nonprofit organization and adheres to the disability civil rights movement motto of:

“Nothing About us Without Us”.

 

Why Should I Get Involved?

ACSED appreciates its members and welcomes your support to make an impact. Provided below are some details about why you should join us and continue staying an ACSED member.

Current Employee Impacts:

    We respectfully ask that you join us by becoming an ACSED member. By joining, you help our community make a difference for current state employees with disabilities. Also, if you are a PWD, then our members are a great resource to call upon and your experiences can help us improve our aim and effectiveness!

Future Impacts:

    We ask that you join to help ACSED make an impact for future state employees with disabilities. Help us encourage the state to expand hiring new employees with disabilities and make the state a more welcoming workplace for those future employees.

Ongoing Issues:

    Though laws exist with the intent to improve equity, accessibility, and disability workplace culture, there have continued to be significant impacts and issues suffered by PWDs. The topics ACSED advocates for evolve as the work landscape changes, and the need for a vigilant and active ACSED continues to be as great as ever!
     

    • Since the dismantling of the infrastructure for affirmative action and limited support for civil rights enforcement in state government, there is less focus on diversity and equal employment opportunity.
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    • As many state agencies hire to fill vacancies created by attrition, whether for reasons of retirement or otherwise, there is an increased need for ensuring that applicants with disabilities are considered for these openings.

Join ACSED

ACSED’s ability to have an impact for PWDs directly depends on member participation. Your support and involvement allows us to better continue our advocacy mission, and is greatly appreciated! Please visit ACSED’s Membership Application page for details on becoming a member.