CELEBRATE NATIONAL DSP WEEK, SEPT. 8-12
DSP to DC - September 8-9, 2008

This September, as part of the annual Governmental Activities Seminar, ANCOR once again is offering its members a unique opportunity to showcase their DSPs and raise awareness in Washington of the challenges facing the direct support workforce. 

In 2007, ANCOR sponsored the first DSP to DC rally. This event was a tremendous success, generating attention and considerable momentum in support of H.R. 1279 by members of Congress. This year, with your participation, we hope to build on that success!

Please join us for ANCOR’s Governmental Activities Seminar, September 7-9, 2008 at the Washington Court Hotel. DSP events begin Monday, September 8 with the advocacy training, rally and Hill visits taking place September 9. Click here to register.

National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week (S.Res. 613)

The U.S. Senate designates the week of September 8th as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week (S.Res.613)!

2008 DSP of the Year

Mike Garcia is a humble guy. He shouldn’t be. He possesses an exemplary ability to recognize another person’s immediate needs and then figures out a way to organize and systematize accommodations and help them realize success.

Unsung Hero Award

Deborah Anderson Volunteers of America Community Living Services Metairie, LA Deborah Anderson genuinely loves the people she serves. She demonstrates her affection by taking them on family outings and protecting them as if they were her own.