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Elevating the Voice of the Direct Support Professionals Workforce

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Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) can drive meaningful change within their organizations and communities. How? This webinar will explore effective engagement strategies and state-level practices, such as advisory boards, that help DSPs do just that.

Featuring best practices and expertise from leaders in the field, this webinar will delve into:

  • The importance of amplifying the voices of DSPs
  • How directly involving DSPs in decision-making processes can lead to improved outcomes for both the workforce and the people they support

Speakers

  • Joseph Macbeth, CEO and President, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
  • Abby J. Stivers, PhD, Director of Workforce Initiatives, Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS)
  • Michael Strouse, President and CEO, GoodLife Innovations
  • Stephanie Gibbs, JD, Director, Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, NCOA (Moderator)

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