Is Your Caregiver the Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Year? At Consumer Direct Care Network, we know how crucial Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are in empowering individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives. Across the nation, DSPs provide essential care and support, making a profound difference in the lives...
Ben Bledsoe, Chief Executive Officer of Consumer Direct Care Network, has been named to the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) announced Wednesday. Bledsoe is among 15 voting members of the council which is charged with “providing recommendations on effective models of family caregiving...
We are proud to announce Macy Henze has been selected as the ANCOR Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Year in Idaho. ANCOR, the American Network of Community Options and Resources, is an important national advocacy organization for providers who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ANCOR recognizes...
On this day of remembrance for former President George H.W. Bush, we recognize a great leader who championed equal rights for people with disabilities and older Americans. Upon signing the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law three weeks after Independence Day, President Bush expressed the collective meaning...
As everyone has probably heard, Alaska was struck by a devastating 7.0 earthquake on Friday Nov 30th at 8:29am. The entire Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) Alaska team was in Anchorage for our annual two day all staff training. First, let me tell you that all of us are...
“Vote as if your life depends on it… because it does.” – Justin Dart. This quote not only emphasizes our responsibility to exercise our civil right to vote, it also communicates that securing our rights and freedoms is a continued effort. Preserving the dignity of all people and defining...
The President’s Award for Excellence acknowledges four exemplary employees from our network of companies. We asked managers company-wide to nominate one employee for their work in 2017. From this impressive field of candidates the Executive Team must select just a few. We are pleased to announce that out of 500 administrative...
During Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, we salute the 4,500,000+ direct support professionals (DSP) who provide the services needed for individuals with disabilities and older adults to maintain independence at home and in the community. This is often challenging work that is not glamorous, recognized, or highly paid. Nevertheless,...
Today marks the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is legislation that set out to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy equal access in all areas of public life. This includes equal access to jobs, schools, transportation and all places that are open to...
As the Care Network, we believe we can achieve more together. By combining charitable donations and human resources we bring greater impact to our communities. For the second year in a row we are the title sponsor for the Missoula Marathon, July 13-15, 2018. Our participation in the marathon this...