Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals

 

Last night Bill S. 1332, the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals, passed unanimously in the Senate. This bill will designate a specific federal Standard Occupational Code (SOC) for Direct Support Professionals (DSP). With a SOC, there will be legitimate measure for identifying staffing needs, gaps in services, and risks for cessation of services. The SOC can provide information to inform decision makers and shape future policies. 

Now this bill needs to get through the House of Representatives. Should you feel inclined to support this effort, we encourage you to click on the below call to action link created by ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources, who have worked tirelessly on this effort. Tell them in your own words why recognizing DSP's is so important, or if you don't have time, simply use the given prompt. Let's see this bill get across the finish line this Congress!

To learn more, click here: Call on Your Representative to Recognize Direct Support Professionals 

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