Browse through highlights of our most recent projects.

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ASPA Working with State Legislators to Increase DD Funding

Montgomery, AL

ASPA Board Members have been busy meeting with legislators and officials to discuss the importance of increased funding for DD services in the FY2020 budget.


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DSP Week 2018

Gov. Kay Ivey signs proclamation for recognizing DSPs in Alabama

MONtgomery, al - August 29, 2018

ASPA Board Members were present at the signing of a proclamation by Governor Kay Ivey declaring that September 9-14, 2018 is Alabama Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.


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Apse 2018

Attended the 20th anniversary Conference

Birmingham, AL - june 13-15, 2018

ASPA attended the AL-APSE & ACDD conference and shared our vision with persons operating in supported employment in the state of Alabama.


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First Membership Meeting

ASPA kicks off the inaugural membership meeting

Montgomery, Alabama - April 20, 2018

Volunteers of America Southeast hosted the first ASPA membership meeting for interested service providers to meet the founder and president and to discuss the benefits of joining ASPA.


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Lobbying for General Funds increase to improve DSP wages

Montgomery, Alabama - march 14, 2018

Service providers rallied to contact their state representatives and senators and asked them to appropriate additional funds to the General Fund in order to increase the wages that direct support professionals currently receive throughout the state. Appeals to increase funding are ongoing.


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ADC 2018

Our first appearance

Montgomery, Alabama - March 5-7, 2018

ASPA sponsored and attended the 2018 ADC, promoting the new organization and our goals to various Alabama citizens.