We all have values and ideas/notions about the way things should be. We may work for provider agencies and/or people who hire us that have a specific set of rules and policies to follow. These may interfere with the process that is needed in order to abide by the spirit of person-centered practice. It is critical that Direct Support Professionals have a guide or a “map” to help inform them of their directions when assisting someone in making decisions and providing person-centered supports.

The International Journal for Direct Support Professionals contains easy to-read, practical articles for Direct Support Professionals on a variety of topics that are pertinent to their role in supporting people with intellectual disabilities.