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 Read More
How to Promote Community Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities Our discussion on community inclusion (also known as community integration) for people with disabilities begins with some important statements: “Every person with disability is an individual.” -Itzhak Perlman “Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.” Read More
Helping Your Family Thrive: Resources and Services for Children with Disabilities in Oregon “It takes a village to raise a child.” You’ve heard that saying dozens of times. Why? Because it’s true. And it’s especially true for families of children with developmental or intellectual disabilities, Read More
A History of ALSO The history of ALSO is best described as an amazing journey. How did we get here? What made us national thought leaders in community living and support services for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities? It all started with our impactful mission. Read More
DSP Recognition Week 2022 What is DSP Recognition Week? Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is a national celebration of the dedication, hard work, and passion that DSPs devote to supporting people with disabilities to live the most independent and high-quality life possible. It’s a time for all human services Read More
Benefits of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Whether a small business or large corporation, companies are finally learning to appreciate the many benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In addition, potential employees are actively seeking out organizations that have these wonderful attributes deep-rooted in Read More