Join SELN
Who can join
The State Employment Leadership Network (SELN) welcomes all state agencies of developmental disability services. Those who partner with the state agency to support employment for people with developmental disabilities such as case managers, service providers, developmental disabilities councils, people in services, or families of people in services should reach out to their state agency director or employment related team members if interested in pursuing SELN membership.
How to join
New states are welcome to join the SELN at any time. If your state is looking for a way to improve employment outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities, you should consider the opportunities and benefits of joining the SELN.
For additional information, please contact: Wesley Anderson or Suzzanne Freeze
Member Benefits
- Participate in a self-assessment and site visits to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your state's existing employment support infrastructures and develop strategies to address issues.
- Develop a state employment work plan that lays out effective short-term action steps to move your state along the path to improvement.
- Connect with a group of like-minded states to share concerns and ideas.
- Gain access to a pool of peer consultants and trainers.
- Receive assistance, if necessary, developing a data tracking system to help your state monitor progress and fine-tune improvement strategies over time.
- Participate in monthly calls to manage project business and also share experiences among the participating states.
- Receive exclusive issue papers and data notes on key topics of common concern to SELN states.
- Have access to regular SELN network meetings featuring leading experts on organizing, financing, and delivering employment supports to individuals with disabilities.
Learn about the technical assistance we provide to member states.
