Asprodes

What Asprodes does

Asprodes is a Spanish non-profit association (Asociación Salmantina de Protección de Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual, NIF G 37021946) founded on 21 June 1967 and headquartered in Salamanca, Castile and León. The organization provides an integrated portfolio of services for people with intellectual disabilities and their families across the full life cycle. Core offerings include an authorized employment placement agency (Agencia de Colocación, Nº 0800000073), independent living support services (Vida Independiente), a Special Employment Center (Centro Especial de Empleo) delivering vocational training, family support services, and professional training programs.

The business model is a hybrid non-profit structure combining public subsidies (regional, national, and EU disability program funding), service fees for personal assistance, catering, and tourism, membership dues, and donations. Asprodes operates three wholly-owned commercial subsidiaries that double as social enterprises: Salarca Cooperativa (social cooperative providing employment and commercial services), Viveros El Arca (garden center operated through the Special Employment Center), and Altair Turismo Rural y Posada Miranda (rural tourism and country inn). The organization's current strategic framework is the Plan Estratégico 2025-2028, operationalized through annual management plans (most recently Plan Gestión 2026).

Geographically, Asprodes serves exclusively the domestic Spanish market, concentrated in the Salamanca province of the Castile and León region. Distribution is through direct service delivery at multiple Salamanca locations (C/ Mariseca 1 headquarters; C/ de los Tilos 26 privacy/contact address; Centro Municipal Integrado Victoria Adrados for Vida Independiente services). The organization holds 101-250 employees, is GDPR and LOPDGDD compliant, operates under the Plena Inclusión federation's Código Ético 2025, and aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals. There is no AI/ML capability disclosed and no proprietary technology beyond standard social services delivery.

Name

Asprodes

Legal name

ASPRODES

Website

https://asprodes.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Asprodes is a 1967-founded Spanish non-profit association in Salamanca providing employment placement, independent living support, vocational training, and social services for people with intellectual disabilities and their families, funded by public subsidies, service fees, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Care Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Independent living services
• Employment placement agency
• Vocational training programs
• Social care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vitigudino

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Social Services and Care: As a non-profit association, Asprodes generates revenue through service fees for personal assistance, catering, and tourism services, supplemented by membership dues, donations, and public funding from government programs for disability services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Asprodes is a non-profit association that delivers social and care services for people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Salamanca, Spain. Its core offerings include an authorized employment placement agency, an independent living support service, a Special Employment Center with alternating vocational training, family support services, and a network of social enterprises (catering, nursery/garden center, rural tourism) that create employment opportunities for beneficiaries.

Product overview

Asprodes is a non-profit organization (Asociación Salmantina de Protección de Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual) that offers a coordinated portfolio of social services for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The core services include an employment placement agency (Agencia de Colocación), independent living support services (Vida Independiente), and a Special Employment Center (Centro Especial de Empleo) providing vocational training. These are complemented by family support services, commercial ventures (Salarca Cooperativa, Viveros El Arca, and Altair Rural Tourism), and professional training programs. The organization operates as an integrated support system addressing the lifecycle needs of people with disabilities from childhood through adulthood, combining residential, employment, and social participation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Viveros El Arca: Gardening and plant services through the Special Employment Center (Centro Especial de Empleo)
• Altair Turismo Rural y Posada Miranda

Products and services

• Agencia de Colocación (Authorized Employment Placement Agency) Employment placement service authorized by the Spanish public employment service (Nº autorización: 0800000073) that connects people with disabilities with employers, supporting both job seekers and companies seeking workers.
• Servicio de Vida Independiente (Independent Living Support Service) Support service for people with functional diversity and/or dependency situations to develop independent living, promote social participation, and remain in their own environment. Operational location at Centro Municipal Integrado Victoria Adrados in Salamanca.
• Centro Especial de Empleo (Special Employment Center) Special employment center providing vocational training and employment for people with disabilities through alternating training contracts, including basic catering operations training itineraries.
• Servicio de Familias (Family Support Service) Support service for families of people with intellectual disabilities, including activities, a Siblings Program (Programa de Hermanos), and family participation opportunities.
• Salarca Cooperativa Social cooperative (cooperativa de servicios) that is the commercial arm of Asprodes, providing employment opportunities and commercial activities for people with disabilities.
• Viveros El Arca (Nursery/Garden Center) Garden center/nursery business operated through a Special Employment Center (Centro Especial de Empleo), providing employment for people with disabilities and offering gardening and plant services.
• Altair Turismo Rural y Posada Miranda Rural tourism service offering accommodations at Posada Altair, providing leisure and hospitality employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Formación para Profesionales (Professional Training Programs) Professional training programs for staff, caregivers, and professionals working with people with disabilities.
• Servicio de Ocio y Deporte (Leisure and Sports Service) Leisure and sports programs supporting social participation and recreation for people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plena InclusióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsprodes operates under the Plena Inclusion federation, sharing the ethical code (Código Ético de Plena inclusión 2025) and aligned with their mission for inclusion of people with disabilities.
• Salarca CooperativacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSalarca Cooperativa is the cooperative arm of Asprodes, operating commercial activities and providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities as part of the organization's social enterprises.
• Viveros ArcaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerViveros Arca is a nursery/garden center operation providing employment and training for people with disabilities, accessible through Asprodes enterprise and clients section.
• United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (ODS/ONU)minorOthersAsprodes aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, demonstrating commitment to social impact and global standards for disability inclusion.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ONCE: Spanish national organization for the blind with extensive commercial and employment operations. Comparable as a large Spanish non-profit combining social services with significant commercial revenue generation to fund mission—similar hybrid model to Asprodes.
• Plena Inclusión España: National federation under which Asprodes operates. Plena Inclusión is the umbrella organization for Spanish associations serving people with intellectual disabilities, providing shared standards, advocacy, and representation—directly comparable to Asprodes' operating context.
• COCEMFE: Spanish confederation of organizations for people with physical and organic disabilities. Comparable as a peer Spanish disability non-profit federation with similar service portfolio (employment, independent living, advocacy) but focused on a different disability population.

Direct peers

• ASPACE: Confederation of Spanish associations for people with cerebral palsy. Operates the same model of regional associations providing employment, training, independent living, and family support services for a specific disability population—directly comparable to Asprodes' structure.
• Asociación Española de Fundaciones Tutelares: Spanish association of tutelary foundations supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Direct peer in supporting independent living and decision-making for the same target population as Asprodes' Vida Independiente service.
• CEE (Centros Especiales de Empleo) network operators: Spanish federation of Special Employment Centers (Centros Especiales de Empleo). Asprodes operates a CEE; this federation represents comparable providers with the same regulated employment model for people with disabilities.
• Down España: Spanish federation for Down syndrome organizations providing employment placement, training, family support, and independent living programs. Direct peer with similar service portfolio, federation structure, and target population overlap with Asprodes.
• Fundación Once (for social employment): Spanish foundation focused on training and employment for people with disabilities. Direct peer in the vocational rehabilitation and employment placement space, operating nationally with federation-style structure.

Emerging players

• Specialisterne: International organization specializing in employment placement and training for people with autism and other neurodivergent conditions. Comparable to Asprodes' authorized placement agency and Centro Especial de Empleo, with a more specialized neurodiversity focus.

Others

• EAPN España: European Anti-Poverty Network in Spain—an enabling network for social inclusion organizations. Comparable through shared EU funding streams, social policy alignment, and advocacy role with disability-focused peers like Asprodes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AsprodesSalaman
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AsprodesFeapsSalaman
• Facebookfacebook.com/ASPRODES
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asprodes
• Instagraminstagram.com/grupoasprodes

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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