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Governor Tom Wolf has signed an official proclamation dedicating the week of September 11 through September 17, 2022, as Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week. The proclamation, available to read here, recognizes the vital contributions DSPs provide to address the physical and mental health of individuals with disabilities as well as veterans and senior citizens. Furthermore, the Governor recognizes the immense care it takes for DSPs to develop close, respectful, and trusted relationships with those they support.

Please share any of your celebration pictures of stories with Carol Ferenz!

Still looking for ideas? To support efforts to celebrate your DSPs, ANCOR has compiled a few resources to help you say “thanks” and raise awareness about the important role DSPs play in helping people with disabilities access their community. These resources include customizable social media posts, creative ideas for celebrating DSP Recognition Week, and a DSP Recognition Week Store. Access the toolkit, and please use #DSPRW2022 in your social media postings!

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Governor Tom Wolf has signed an official proclamation dedicating the week of September 11–17, 2022, to Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week. The proclamation, available to read here, recognizes the vital contributions DSPs provide to address the physical and mental health of individuals with disabilities, as well as veterans and senior citizens. Furthermore, the Governor recognizes the immense care it takes for DSPs to develop close, respectful, and trusted relationships with those they support.

RCPA would love to share your celebration activities to recognize these valuable staff members. Please send any photos and/or stories to Carol Ferenz, and we will share them on our social media and daily news.

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ODP Announcement 22-086 informs all provider agencies employing DSPs that the Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) will keep the portal for completing the 2021 National Core Indicators® (NCI) Staff Stability Survey open for an additional week. The portal will close on Monday, August 8, 2022.

HSRI is aiming for a 5% or lower margin of error for each participating state. The lower the MoE, the more representative and impactful the data will be. Pennsylvania currently has a 6.24 margin of error, and the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) would like to see it reach the recommended level since it is within reach.

Therefore, ODP encourages eligible provider agencies to complete the survey if they have not already done so. Thank you to provider agencies that have completed the 2021 NCI® Staff Stability Survey. ODP will share the Staff Stability Survey Report when HSRI issues it.

For questions, contact Ms. Lee Stephens, ODP IM4Q/NCI Statewide Lead.

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ADvancing States and NASHP are hosting a webinar on Direct Service Workers and Direct Service Professional initiatives. Speakers from Missouri and Indiana will share initiatives taking place in their states. The webinar will include information on a direct support professional apprentice program, a value-based purchasing model for training direct support professionals, and a direct service worker Advisory Board.

This webinar will be held on Monday, July 18 at 4:00 pm ET. Register here.

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DSPs are a vital part of agencies everywhere.

MITC is awarding $5,000 in September to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who stand out and go above and beyond to provide exemplary service. MITC values the hard work put forth by DSPs every day and hopes to show their appreciation through these prizes!

Your participation is important — it shows DSPs you appreciate their hard and, at times, dangerous work. Nominate your DSP here.

  • 13 prizes will be awarded:
    • One prize of $1,000;
    • Two prizes of $500; and
    • Ten prizes of $300.

MITC will share the awardees’ stories with providers. The winners will be announced during DSP Recognition Week in September 2022. The deadline to nominate a DSP is August 1, 2022.

Join John Graham, MITC CEO and Software Architect, for a special presentation on Thursday, September 15 at 2:00 pm ET to hear the 2022 winners’ stories! Register here.

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