Browse through highlights of our most recent projects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
General funds request
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.
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.