People’s Spotlight celebrates the unwavering commitment, compassion, and resilience
of Direct Support Professionals who dedicate their lives to caring for others.
We honor the everyday triumphs, quiet sacrifices, and powerful impact DSPs
make in the lives of the people and communities they serve.
The following links and stories are shared with appreciation and proper credit to support awareness, learning, and the continued celebration of those who serve others.
I’ve struggled with depression and anxiety since I was young. I’d just left my home health aide job that didn’t feel meaningful anymore. I needed something that felt more fulfilling.
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We are recognizing John this March
for his excellent ‘Supporting Wellbeing’ E-Badge submission. This badge represents a DSP’s skill in supporting the individual in supporting the spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of the individual. Click for more.
Meet Shellie Landry. She’s an independent provider who’s making a big impact in our community. “I started working in the field back in 2010. I had a daughter with a disability and wasn’t happy with the services she was receiving." Click for more.
One powerful story highlights a Direct Support Professional named Ashlee who supported a young woman with complex disabilities for years. Over time, their relationship grew so strong that Ashlee eventually became the individual’s legal guardian, ensuring she would always have someone advocating for her care and future.
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Being a direct support worker is more than just a job—it’s a calling. I love this work because I get to make a real, lasting impact in people’s lives every single day. Click for more.
...has spent her entire life caring for others. She helped raise two nephews who have disabilities, spent 40 years working as a nurse, and once cared for people who had Alzheimer’s and memory loss in an assisted living facility.
When her husband passed away in 2021, Jancie found herself feeling lonely and in need of community.
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