APSI Celebrates Milestones with Client-Made Art
In 2006, a cherished APSI tradition was born when we purchased an art piece crafted by one of our clients to commemorate a board member’s...
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Client Story: Lisa
APSI client Lisa is known for two things: her art and her kindness. These qualities blend as she creates bespoke paintings and cards for...
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Client Story: Santo
On May 9th, APSI client Santo’s eyes were alight as he celebrated his 78th birthday aboard a cruise ship in The Bahamas with his...
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Client Story: Jenna
In life, figuring out who you can trust can be tricky. Jenna knew this all too well. After several unhappy relationships and enough...
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40 Years of APSI!
As we close out celebrating our 40 years of service, we reflect on how far we’ve come and look excitedly to the future of APSI! Thank you...
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Client Story: Brenda
Brenda was in a rough spot. She was staring down problems at work and at home. Her job didn’t give her enough hours, and her relationship...
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APSI Awards Staff
Cammie Seymour - Russell Kinnebrew Advocacy Award We are happy to announce Cammie Seymour as our 2024 Russell Kinnebrew Advocacy Award...
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APSI Board President Retires
Blaine Brockman, J.D. recently retired as APSI’s Board President after 12 years of service. During his tenure, he saw APSI improve and...
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TJ Jackson Forever Friends Award
The TJ Jackson Forever Friends Award is given to APSI clients who demonstrate growth and independence. The award includes funds to help...
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APSI Awards Advocate
Cheryl Plaster, Superintendent of Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD), was recently named the recipient of the 2024...
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Client Story: Joe
Joe has been an APSI client since 2007 and much has changed since then. When Joe’s Protective Services Representative (PSR) Dean met him,...
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Client Story: Marilyn & Ellen
In just four years, Ellen and Marilyn have done things many thought were impossible. In 2019, before the two women had ever met, they...
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Client Story: Shirley
Shirley has been an APSI client for a short time, since 2022, but she’s been living life since the roaring 20s. She celebrated her...
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Supporter Spotlight: Nevalyn
Nevalyn, a former board member and avid APSI supporter, has worked in the developmental disabilities field since before APSI was formed...
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Staff Spotlight: Mark
Mark, APSI's South Central Regional Program Director (RPD), is currently APSI's longest-serving employee. In April of 1987, Mark joined...
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Pickleball for All
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported APSI's first-ever Pickleball for All last month; we raised $6,000! We are so grateful for...
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Client Story: Jonni
"Now I'm the one that controls my behavior," says Jonni, who has been an APSI client for over a decade. With APSI's help, Jonni has...
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Client Story: Ralph
Ralph has been with APSI since the organization was founded in 1983, 40 years ago. Then, Ralph was 30 years old, today he is a retiree of...
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Staff Spotlight: Shannon
Shannon Sebring has been a Protective Services Representative (PSR) with APSI for nearly a decade. But she’s been advocating for her...
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Client Story: Keith
Changing guardians can be difficult, but Keith has adjusted and found a world of opportunity ahead of him. Through his journey, Keith has...
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