Inside The DSP Recognition Week Campaign
There are endless stories of effective, innovative, and responsive services being provided by Direct Support Professionals. Despite the importance of their work and especially the positive impact it has on the lives of people with disabilities, these stories often go untold.
DSP Recognition Week
Every year in September, the human services field dedicates a week to acknowledge Direct Support Professionals and express gratitude for their contributions, skills, and expertise. During Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, DSPs are recognized and celebrated in a variety of ways, including state proclamations, special gifts, luncheons, award ceremonies, and more.
Honor A DSP • Submit A Story
In this annual campaign, CQL, NADSP, and ANCOR solicit stories about excellence in direct support. People receiving services and provider organizations submit articles, videos, and audio clips about DSPs who are utilizing best practices to help people achieve their personally-defined outcomes. These stories of excellence are then shared throughout DSP Recognition Week.
DSP Recognition Week Campaign Partners
The project for DSP Recognition Week involves a collaboration between CQL, NADSP, and ANCOR.
NADSP
NADSP is a national non-profit whose mission is to elevate the status of direct support professionals.
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ANCOR
ANCOR is a national trade association representing 1,600+ private community providers of services to people with disabilities.
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2019 DSP Recognition Week Stories
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