April 22nd – 23rd 2025 SPADD conference, April 22-23, 2024, Hilton Peachtree City Atlanta Hotel & Conference Center. DSP Council Board members, presented at the first session on the second day of the conference-23rd. The session included a brief overview of the...
February 2024 Overview February DSP Advocacy Council Meeting Presentation by Diane Wilush on the upcoming Employee Resource Network for Direct Support Professionals in Georgia pilot due to launch very soon. This was a good opportunity for the DSPAC to offer their...
The GA Advocacy Council was pleased with a guest speaker at this month’s virtual meeting Dianne Wilush, with Georgia Uplift with the upcoming pilot on an Employee Resource Network. Council business was discuss and actions plans were created. Can’t wait to see...
January 2024 Activities January DSP Advocacy Council Meeting A presentation from Dr. Carol Britton Laws regarding the opportunity for the DSPAC to participate in the workforce development pilot. In addition, the DSPAC were asked if they would be interested in...
The inaugural UnlockGA Legislative Advocacy Training Class! Yesterday, advocates from across Georgia gathered to support each other and learn about navigating the Capitol. The GA DSP COUNCIL was represented by Alfreda ‘Shay’ Hall, GA DSP Council Member, from the Arc...
We celebrated the start of something wonderful November 29th 2023 in Macon Georgia. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the backbone of the social services for folks who experience developmental disabilities. DSP directly impact folks who experience disabilities...
