Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A state funding boost will expand the reach of a free college credential program for direct support professionals, who provide ...

In this time of Thanksgiving throughout our nation, we want to pause to thank and express appreciation for the direct support professionals (DSPs) working daily with people with intellectual ...

Direct support professionals (DSPs) work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) — such as Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism — so that they can have fuller and ...

If you look up the definition of vocation you will find “a vocation is an occupation to which a person is especially drawn or for which they are suited, trained or qualified.” In my experience, most ...

Direct support professionals like Chris Luallen can take on a number of roles to care for people with disabilities, ranging anywhere from reminding them to take medication or helping to prepare a meal ...

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities has entered into a $10 million partnership with the National Alliance for ...

This week, Sept. 13-19, is observed nationally as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, and for good reason. Direct Support Professionals, or “DSPs” as they’re often called, are the frontline ...

On behalf of the many service providers in Utah Valley and across the state, families and people with disabilities, I wanted to identify and thank all direct support professionals. I chose this time ...

Direct support professionals provide critically important care to people with disabilities. They assist with medication administration, daily hygiene, meal preparation, emotional support, among other ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Helen Keller, at age 13, with Anne Sullivan in 1893. Ms. Keller was stricken at age nineteen ...