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Legislative Advocacy Training Class January 4th 2024
The inaugural UnlockGA Legislative Advocacy Training Class! Yesterday, advocates from across Georgia gathered to support each other and learn about navigating the Capitol.
The Newly formed Georgia DSP Council!
On November 29th, 2023, a significant event in Macon, Georgia marked the start of a movement advocating for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), who are essential in assisting individuals with developmental disabilities.
December 2023 DSPAC Update Report
Dec 2023 DSPAC update: Key highlights include collaborative meetings, advocacy initiatives, and progress in DSP development and funding.
14 years ago the federal minimum wage was raised to $7.25 an hour. It hasn’t changed
After hearing from a low-wage worker in California, NPR’s A Martinez talks to Rev. William Barber of the Poor People’s Campaign about why the federal minimum wage hasn’t gone up in more than a decade.
ANCOR Celebrates the Advancement of Legislation to Recognize Direct Support Professionals on Anniversary of ADA
ANCOR applauds the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee for unanimously passing S. 1332 today. This legislation will help address the direct support workforce crisis through the creation of a standard occupational classification for direct...
Policy & Advocacy for DSPs – The Arc
A well-trained, fairly compensated, and respected direct support professional (DSP) workforce is essential to providing the necessary supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) where they live and work.