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- Oct 1, 2020
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DSPs are struggling to keep both their families safe and the individuals they serve safe
Sally is a DSP in Athens, GA and is struggling to tell the individual she supports why he can't see his family and do the things he...
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- Oct 1, 2020
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COVID-19 Impacting DSPs work
Vontell is a lead DSP and explains the struggles she is facing during COVID-19 and how it is impacting her work with individuals with...
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- Oct 1, 2020
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DSPs Learning New Ways to Entertain during COVID-19
Kym is a DSP in Athens and has discovered new ways to keep the people she supports entertained with activities like video chat and...
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- Oct 1, 2020
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A DSP's Personal Struggle during COVID-19 Pandemic
Candace loves her job as a DSP and knows not everyone has family to care for them. It's a big reason she is dedicated to people with...
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- Oct 1, 2020
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DSPs are Essential Workers and They Need Recognition
Monica is a lead DSP at the Hi-Hope Center and she cares for four different women. It is hard for her to explain the situation and keep...
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- Oct 1, 2020
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DSPs Going Above and Beyond During COVID-19
Angel and Lindsay are DSPs that work together, and you can feel how much they love the people they support through this video.
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- Oct 1, 2020
- 1 min
COVID-19 is not stopping DSPs from helping
Barbara and Joseph are both DSPs and here they share their story explaining how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted them and their line of...
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- Oct 1, 2020
- 1 min
A Mother's Gift for DSPs
We have previously interviewed Lori for a blog post, please enjoy our video interview. Lori's son Robbie receives community living...
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- Sep 30, 2020
- 1 min
A DSP's Struggle with the pandemic
Lee Brown is a DSP who has struggled during the pandemic on how to best keep the people he supports safe.
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- Sep 30, 2020
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A Mom's Journey with DSPs
For DSP Recognition week we interviewed Inez Cannon. Inez's son, Rob, has autism and has multiple direct support professionals helping...
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- Jun 8, 2020
- 1 min
Mom Takes on DSP Position
COVID-19 caused a worldwide pandemic and has deeply affected the disability community. COVID-19 ravaged many community residential...
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- Mar 24, 2020
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It is More than Just a Job for DSPs
Our stories have all mentioned how amazing and kindhearted direct support professionals are. However, now during this COVID-19 pandemic,...
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- Feb 19, 2020
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A Mother Juggling Two Jobs to Continue her Passion
Kelda Desir is a mother of four and a grandmother of one. As if her family didn’t keep her busy enough, she works two jobs as a direct...
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- Feb 13, 2020
- 3 min
She is Different, and That is Ok
Carmen and Mike Long have been married for 35 years and have four exceptional children. Now, all their children are adults and have moved...
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- Feb 6, 2020
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A Mother Putting Her Trust in Angels
Lori Howard would do anything for her son, Robbie, who was born with numerous disabilities. Unfortunately, when Robbie was born there...
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- Jan 28, 2020
- 2 min
Ali's World
Alissa (most people call her Ali) is a 34-year-old woman who attends the Hi-Hope day program and lives at home with her parents, Karen...
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- Jan 23, 2020
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Kristen Dille's Story
"The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members." - Mahatma Ghandi Kristen Dille, age 30, is a...
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- Jan 16, 2020
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Her Story: Mary Catherine Waits
When the Waits were expecting their daughter Mary Catherine 27 years ago, they experienced every parent’s worst fear - a traumatic...
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- Jan 13, 2020
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DSPs Go Above and Beyond Care-giving
Deborah Waller became a direct support professional (DSP) once she realized there was a need in the community. When she first began...
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