An Overview Of The DSP Recognition Week Campaign

Who Is Involved?

For the ongoing campaign, CQL partners with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP).

When Did It Start?

The annual campaign sharing meaningful, long-lasting, impactful DSP programs started in 2020.

What Is The Project?

CQL publishes articles throughout National DSP Recognition Week, sharing programs that positively impact DSPs.

Why Was It Created?

Although DSPs are recognized during DSP Recognition Week, the gratitude is often short-lived and short-term.

Where Is The Impact?

By sharing these initiatives, the campaign addresses some of the most pressing workforce crisis issues.

How Does It Help The Field?

These organizational programs have the potential to be replicated across the human services field.

Inside The National DSP Recognition Week Campaign

Each year, during National DSP Recognition Week, CQL shares agency initiatives on its website and social media accounts to help spread best practices, improving the work and lives of DSPs. Over the years, CQL has published more than 50 articles that address a wide variety of critical issues affecting the workforce.

Recruitment

Onboarding

Training

Mentorship

Retention

Career Growth

Feedback

Quality of Life & Well-Being

Appreciation

“The program helps me remember why I do what I do."

Chelsy, DSP-III, Anne Carlsen Center

“Being nominated for Best of CLS by my co-workers was very cool."

Joe, DSP, Community Living Services, Inc.

"I love that I can support someone to live their best life."

Rebekah Austin, DSP, Core Services of Northeast Tennessee

“With the orientation and onboarding, management has been great."

DSP, Providence of Maryland, Inc.

“I know my voice is being heard.”

Kenneth, DSP, State of Tennessee

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