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2020 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Campaign

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What If DSP Recognition Lasted All Year?

What If DSP Recognition Lasted All Year?

September 28, 2020

In this Capstone, we profile organizations with programs that make a meaningful impact on DSPs throughout the entire year.

Capstone
2020 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Campaign

2020 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Campaign

During 2020 DSP Recognition Week, CQL shared organizational programs that make a long-lasting impact on DSPs.

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Kudos Cards Help LIFEDesigns Recognize Their DSPs

Kudos Cards Help LIFEDesigns Recognize Their DSPs

September 18, 2020

LIFEDesigns has introduced a 'Kudos Cards' program to acknowledge DSPs throughout the year.

Article
Fulfilling The Wishes & Wants Of DSPs

Fulfilling The Wishes & Wants Of DSPs

September 18, 2020

Discover how The Arc of Dutchess' fundraiser program is supporting the work of DSPs during COVID-19.

Article
Childcare Program Supports DSPs During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Childcare Program Supports DSPs During The COVID-19 Pandemic

September 17, 2020

Read about the childcare initiative at The Arc Mid-Hudson created to support DSPs.

Article
FREE Invests In Professional Development To Support DSPs

FREE Invests In Professional Development To Support DSPs

September 16, 2020

An inside look at FREE's CLPD training program that provides DSPs with opportunities for career advancement.

Article
Mountain Lake Services Shines A Spotlight On Essential Workers

Mountain Lake Services Shines A Spotlight On Essential Workers

September 15, 2020

Mountain Lake Services is shining a spotlight on DSPs through their Employee Spotlight program.

Article
The Arc of Monroe Empowers DSPs Through Succession Development Classes

The Arc of Monroe Empowers DSPs Through Succession Development Classes

September 14, 2020

Read about how The Arc of Monroe empowers DSPs through its Succession Development Classes.

Article
The Lillie Leapit Awards Make A Splash At Trinity Services, Inc.

The Lillie Leapit Awards Make A Splash At Trinity Services, Inc.

September 11, 2020

Trinity Services, Inc. launched the Lillie Leapit Awards to create a positive culture and acknowledge DSPs.

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

Sexism Contributes to Low Direct Support Professional (DSP) Wages

August 8, 2020

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

Article
Let’s Extend National DSP Recognition Week by 51 Weeks

Let’s Extend National DSP Recognition Week by 51 Weeks

July 23, 2020

Share your initiatives that make a long-lasting impact on DSPs beyond National DSP Recognition Week.

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

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

May 28, 2020

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

Article
Ongoing Staff Development in Disability Services

Ongoing Staff Development in Disability Services

Learn how ongoing staff development initiatives can impact organizations, their staff members, and people with disabilities.

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Peter Leidy Recognizes DSPs During COVID-19

Peter Leidy Recognizes DSPs During COVID-19

May 4, 2020

Peter Leidy, CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist, has produced a song to honor and recognize DSPs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Article
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Workforce Research

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Workforce Research

This research examines how to promote the consistency and quality of DSPs

Project
Recognizing Excellence In Direct Support

Recognizing Excellence In Direct Support

September 26, 2019

Receive insight into the important work of direct support professionals and learn about issues impacting them.

Capstone
2019 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Stories

2019 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Stories

During 2019 DSP Recognition Week, CQL, NADSP, and ANCOR shared stories of DSP excellence.

Project
Beth Triplett: A Positive Source Of Support

Beth Triplett: A Positive Source Of Support

September 8, 2019

Learn how Beth used the Personal Outcomes Measures® to make a difference in the life of Tammy.

Article
Joshua Holland: A Cut Above The Rest

Joshua Holland: A Cut Above The Rest

September 8, 2019

Learn how Joshua supported a person to participate in the life of the community.

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