The Georgia DSP Summit 2024 was a hit, bringing a fabulous 50s-themed celebration to the Anderson Conference Center in Macon, GA. Direct Support Professionals, Frontline Supervisors, and Independent Providers gathered for a day of learning, sharing, and celebrating...
On April 23rd, 2024, the Annual SPADD (State Planning and Advisory Developmental Disabilities) Conference featured an enlightening and impactful presentation by the Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Council. The panel, composed of seasoned experts and advocates in...
Due to a new schedule, there was no DSPAC meeting in May. The new schedule will include one in-person meeting per quarter and bi-monthly virtual meetings. We hope this will better accommodate DSP schedules and time needed away from their daily work. A virtual DSPAC...
In the FY 2025 Governor’s Budget Report, the Governor is recommending adding some 79 Million to the budget to help get Direct Support professionals out of the financial straits they find themselves in today making on average less than $11 per hour (based off of...
The Direct Support Professional (DSPs) Advocacy Council met today at the Gwinnett Campus of UGA, shout out to Michaelyn (Mikey) Wilson, MSW, M.Ed, The Institute on Human Development and Disability/UCEDD , for partnering with us and helping make the meeting space a...
