by NADSP Administrator | Sep 10, 2019 | Campaigns, News |
Submitted By: Melissa Foote, Inspire* Name abbreviations have been used to protect the identity of the people described in this story. Samantha Moreno is a Direct Support Professional working for Inspire, a human service organization operating in Goshen, Newburgh and...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 9, 2019 | Campaigns, News |
Submitted by: Kelly Fry, Penn-Mar Human ServicesSusan Nelson worked as a Direct Support Professional for Penn-Mar Human Services, an organization offering residential options, vocational training, supported employment, individual support services, transportation, and...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 8, 2019 | Campaigns, News |
Submitted By: Jodi Bopp, I Am Boundless Tracy Lezark has worked as a Direct Support Professional in supported living programs for more than 20 years, currently serving as a DSP for the Boundless family of companies. Boundless is based out of Ohio and has nearly forty...
by John Raffaele | Aug 6, 2019 | News |
It was a typical morning. Darlene, a direct support professional who works in a supported living apartment complex with four people, heard shouting. Darlene was in an office in the middle of the complex. Darlene recognized the voice. It was Jeremy. Over the last...
by John Raffaele | Jun 27, 2019 | News |
One of the most gratifying parts of a direct support professional’s practice is helping people expand their circles of friends. It is an under-appreciated aspect of the role that direct support professionals play. However, it is vital for the well-being of all people...