Alliance of Direct Support Professionals of Manitoba

Purpose

The Alliance of Direct Support Professionals of Manitoba (ADSPM) was founded in 2014 with the goal of professionalizing direct support work. We have been actively involved in campaigns and

lobbying efforts, achieving a historic increase in funding in 2023 to raise DSP wages in government-funded programs across Manitoba. Our ongoing commitment is to address wage disparities and challenges that affect Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). Manitobans with disabilities deserve high-quality support from well-trained professionals who receive valued compensation.

Vision

Our vision is a future where DSPs are recognized and respected as professionals, well-trained, and receive valued compensation for their vital role in enhancing the lives of Manitobans with disabilities.

Through collaboration with our stakeholders, government, and member organizations we ensure best practices and professional standards are evidence-based, provincially mandated, and upheld.

Mission

We are dedicated to advocating for the direct support profession. We promote professional standards, comprehensive training, and valued compensation for all those who serve in this vital sector.

About Us

Meet the Alliance of Direct Support Professionals of Manitoba!

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Training and Education

Strengthen your role as a Direct Support Professional with these training and education opportunities. Advance your career and take your support to the next level!

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ADSPM Communication Feedback Meeting

We want to invite our members to a feedback session for the Alliance of Direct Support Professionals of Manitoba on Wednesday, August 14th from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm via Teams.

The ADSPM board acknowledges that communication is key when it comes to ensuring that both you and direct support professionals benefit as much as possible from what our organization can offer. That is why we want to hear your voices in how best to get our communication out to all of our members!

Training Edge Academy Offers 10% Discount to ADSPM Members

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The ADSPM Turns 10!

Come celebrate 10 years of ADSPM with us at our General Meeting on May 28th from 12:30pm - 3:30pm. It’s gonna be a blast!

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