MEMBERSHIP
Interested in becoming a member? It's easy - just save the image of the form below, print it, fill it out and mail it with payment to the address listed at the bottom! Once we receive your information we'll follow up and add you to our mailing list.
We're working on an online-payment option and will hopefully have one completed soon!
MEMBERSHIP TYPES
Once you have filled in your personal information, you will be asked to select a membership type. These are the options:
Voting memberships
Direct support professional - currently working as, or studying to become, a direct support professional. The annual fee for this membership is $10, and the fee is waived if you are employed by a sponsoring agency.
Other support services - management, senior management, or administration role in a support agency. The annual fee for this membership is $10, and the fee is waived if you are employed by a sponsoring agency.
Non-voting memberships
Affiliate - no direct support or support service role. The annual fee for this membership is $10.
Supporter - demonstrating a commitment to supporting DSPs and the Alliance. The annual fee for this membership is $100.
Sponsor - demonstrating a commitment to DSPs and the growth and work of the Alliance. Sponsorship benefits include promotion on our website and complimentary membership for all of the organization's employees. The suggested sponsorship amount is $500 per year; for smaller agencies with fewer than 50 employees, please contact us to discuss lower sponsorship fees.
About Our Membership Fees
ADSPM is a non-profit organization. Membership fees are used to provide representation at prominent events, educate board members, produce promotional tools such as brochures and posters, rent meeting space, maintain our internet presence, and otherwise support all activities undertaken by the organization on behalf of, and for the benefit of, its membership.