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2022 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week

DSP Appreciation

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...

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23rd Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision

Announcement

On June 22, 1999, the Supreme Court made one of the most important civil rights decisions for people with disabilities in our nation’s history. The Olmstead Decision found the unjustified segregation of people with disabilities to be a form of unlawful discrimination and a violation of Title II of...

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21st Anniversary of the Olmstead Decision

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June 22, 2020 marks the 21st anniversary of the Olmstead Decision and an opportunity to celebrate a pivotal milestone for community living. Ignited by the actions of Lois Curtis and Elaine Wilson to claim their independence, and propelled by advocacy from the disability community, the Olmstead Decision paved the...

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National Nurses Week

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National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. National Nurses Week was first observed in the United States in 1954, and was named a national week of recognition 20 years later. Each month, to show our gratitude for our health care heroes,...

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CDCN Employees Show Us Where They’re Working!

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Many CDCN employees are now working remotely. Despite being in different physical locations, our employees continue to provide quality services nationwide. To have a little fun and connect virtually, we asked employees to show us where they’re working! Several employees also shared their favorite things about working from home...

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Thank You Direct Support Professionals!

Announcement

It is especially important during the global pandemic that we take a moment to thank all Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for the work you do to help individuals remain safe, healthy and independent in their homes. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and the Consumer Direct Care Network...

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