The nearly five million direct care workers who support older adults and people with disabilities are the largest workforce in the U.S. But despite high demand, many are paid little more than minimum ...

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 ...

File - A sign for the disability services organization Easterseals Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore in New Castle, Delaware (Google Maps) What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware?

A state funding boost will expand the reach of a free college credential program for direct support professionals, who provide assistance to people with disabilities, in the hopes of building that ...

RENSSELAER, N.Y. — This week marks Direct Support Professionals Week, a time to honor those dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. The Arc of Rensselaer County celebrated ...