PLATTSBURGH — Direct support professionals (DSPs) are the backbone of the Advocacy and Resource Center, Executive Director Robin Pierce says. In acknowledgment of Direct Support Professional ...

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Disability service organizations and advocates have renewed their push for a cost of living adjustment and wage enhancement for direct support professionals to be included in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s ...

What is a Direct Support Professional? According to the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist people with intellectual and/or developmental ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Disability advocates say there’s a serious workforce shortage of direct support staff. And, they say that’s having an impact on service and level of care for those with ...