THANK YOU, DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS! During Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week (September 11-17), Consumer Direct Care Network (CDCN) salutes the millions of DSPs who provide essential services that keep older adults and individuals with physical and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities safe, healthy, and independent in their homes. Thanks to care...
During Direct Support Professional Recognition Week (September 8-14, 2019), we salute the more than 4.4 million Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who provide services for individuals with disabilities and older adults. This is often challenging work that is not glamorous, well recognized, or highly paid. Nevertheless, it is work that...
Yesterday, Kathy Dayley from the Office of U.S. Senator James E. Risch presented Macy Henze with a letter of recognition for being named the 2019 Idaho Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Year by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). This is a prestigious honor. Consumer...
Is your caregiver the Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Year? We want to know about it! Consumer Direct Care Network understands how important DSPs are to helping people maximize their independence in their homes and community. Across the nation, dedicated DSPs provide essential caregiving and give individuals the...
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,...