We Need More Than Recognition for Direct Support Professionals: We Need Action

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We Need More Than Recognition for Direct Support Professionals: We Need Action

A direct support professional is someone who works directly with individuals living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. That definition barely scratches the surface of what DSPs do. The job is simultaneously incredibly difficult and profoundly rewarding, and we need to do more to help DSPs. Read more from Bancroft President & CEO Toni Pergolin from nj.com

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