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Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023: A Triumph for the Community

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year’s theme is Advancing Access and Equity. 2023 is particularly exciting because it also commemorates 50 years since the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. What

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Top Skills You Can Learn by Becoming a DSP

Have you ever considered starting a career as a direct support professional? Are you interested in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Did you know that in addition to making a real impact on the

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An ALSO DSP sitting at a a table and working with a developmentally disabled individual to set up an ABLE account.

Why is Self-Advocacy Important for People with Disabilities?

Most of us are fortunate enough to be able to practice self-advocacy on a daily basis without even knowing it. We make our own choices about: How we spend our time, and who with What we do

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A developmentally disabled individual sitting in a wheelchair in his home.

How to Save Money While on Disability: Open an Oregon ABLE Account!

Can you save money while on disability? If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), federal rules dictate that you can’t have resources (including savings accounts) that are

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10 Reasons We Are Grateful for our DSPs

Celebrating DSP Recognition Week 2023 Direct support professionals (DSPs) are the backbone of our work with individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. The expertise, advocacy, and care they bring to our work at ALSO is irreplaceable.

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What are the Responsibilities of a Direct Support Professional?

What is a Direct Support Professional (DSP)? At first glance, a direct support professional looks a lot like primarily a caregiver for someone with a disability— assisting with personal care, household chores, or other daily tasks.

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