“It’s Just Awesome Watching Them Grow”: Long-Term Disability Advocates on Why They Stay at ALSO

In the U.S., 100,000-120,000 employees leave their jobs every day. Worker retention continues to be a big issue, even as the employment rate rebounds from the pandemic. According to the U.S.

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From Direct Support Professional to Area Relief Specialist: “The Best 18 Years of my Work Life”

People looking for Direct Support Professional (DSP) jobs may be considering the usual criteria: wages, hours, and benefits. They may be looking for career advancement and/or fulfillment from helping

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5 Ways You Can Make Your Holiday Get-Togethers More Accessible

Are you a friend or loved one of someone who’s living with a disability? Are you hosting a get-together that guests with disabilities might be attending? Whether hosting an event at home, or another location,

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“We Crush Myths Every Day”: Long-Term Disability Advocates on Why They Stay at ALSO

It’s not often you find people who rave about their job. Who can’t say enough good things about their team. Who say they go home fulfilled at the end of every

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Oregon Disability Rights: Everything You Need to Know

Are you interested in learning important facts about disability rights in the State of Oregon? Whether you are living with an intellectual or developmental disability, are a family member or friend of people with disabilities, or if

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Bring Heart Work Into Your Life as a Part-Time Direct Support Professional

The decision to become a part of something that’s bigger than yourself doesn’t have to be as daunting as it sounds.  In fact, with as little as 3 to 4 hours per week, you

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