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What is a Direct Support Professional? According to the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist people with intellectual and/or developmental ...

MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Relias, the trusted education and workforce development partner to more than 11,000 healthcare and human service organizations worldwide, today announced the ...

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NEW YORK (WBNG) -- Direct Support Professional Week recognizes the people who support and care for people with disabilities. The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities said ...

The nearly five million direct care workers who support older adults and people with disabilities are the largest workforce in the U.S. But despite high demand, many are paid little more than minimum ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois lawmakers have increased state budget funding for people with developmental disabilities several times over the past few years. However, the wages for direct ...

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KY3/Edited News Release) - The Missouri Department of Mental Health and other agencies have developed Missouri Talent Pathways, an apprenticeship program to recruit and retain ...

Brandon Scott was just hanging out in his apartment, eating a snack and talking to his roommate when he got the news. "You have a second interview Friday at Arby's," said Tammy Smith, his program ...

When you think of a caregiver, who comes to mind? Probably someone who steps in to help with daily tasks —preparing meals, managing medications, or taking care of responsibilities for someone who ...

She inspires me. She doesn't think she does, but she inspires me. Ever since the day I met her, we haven't done anything but laugh. *** DS P is uh someone who comes in and they try to make it easy on ...