Care Design NY salutes service providers and their dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) employees who are providing person-centered care to thousands of our members, individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD). The DSPs are critical to ensure the people they support obtain support including activities of daily living, managing prescriptions, preparing meals, offering encouragement, scheduling, transporting and assistance with medical appointments, communicating with family and friends, and doing everything they can to ensure their everyday needs are consistently met.
We deeply appreciate what you are doing to ensure Care Design NY members have the supports and services they need to live a quality life. Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and commitment!
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are the heart of the country's care economy and they work tirelessly and compassionately to help vulnerable individuals live a quality life. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been heroes keeping our loved ones safe!
Members, families and advocates are helping Care Design NY recognize Direct Support Professionals during this year's DSP Recognition Week (9.12 - 9.18) by sharing short stories about how a DSP has impacted or improved their quality of life or that of a loved one. Read their stories below!