Resources | Articles | DSP Workforce Issues

Filter By

TOPICS
RESOURCE TYPES
DSP Turnover Negatively Impacts the Health and Safety of People with IDD

DSP Turnover Negatively Impacts the Health and Safety of People with IDD

Posted on March 8, 2021

We explored how DSP turnover impacts people with IDD's emergency department use, abuse and neglect, and injuries

Article
Sexism Contributes to Low Direct Support Professional (DSP) Wages

Sexism Contributes to Low Direct Support Professional (DSP) Wages

Posted on August 8, 2020

We examined the relationship between ableism, racism, and sexism, and DSP wages

Article
Reducing ‘Challenging’ Behavior By Training Support Staff to Promote Dignity and Respect

Reducing ‘Challenging’ Behavior By Training Support Staff to Promote Dignity and Respect

Posted on July 7, 2020

Our study explored how dignity and respect can change behavior

Article
Ongoing Staff Development Improves the Health and Safety of People with IDD

Ongoing Staff Development Improves the Health and Safety of People with IDD

Posted on May 28, 2020

We explored the impact of ongoing staff development on abuse/neglect, emergency room visits, and injuries

Article
The DSP Crisis: Reimbursement Rates, Retention, and Research

The DSP Crisis: Reimbursement Rates, Retention, and Research

Posted on February 27, 2019

These research and policy briefs help draw attention to DSP workforce issues

Article