of Disability Service Providers
On February 4, 2020, the DC Council unanimously passed the Direct Support Professional Payment Rate Act of 2019 which provides for much-needed funding so that persons working as direct support staff in the District can earn more than the minimum…
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As we strive to expand opportunities and benefits for our provider members, I am delighted to announce a returning associate partner has joined the DC Coalition as a Platinum member. The DC Coalition welcomes CapGrow Partners !! CapGrow Partners helps organizations…
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The DC Coalition of Disability Service Providers welcomes Delta T Group as the newest Gold level Associate Member of the DC Coalition. After several months of discussions, Delta T has committed to join the DC Coalition as our staffing partner….
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Sept 12th – the DC Coalition of Disability Service Providers recognized the strength of our industry – the direct support professionals who coordinate critical connections, assist in skill development, and work with compassion on behalf of those persons receiving supports…
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The DC Coalition will host its annual DSP Conference at the Kellogg Conference Center located at Gallaudet University on Sept 12, 2019. Our theme is: DSPs – The District’s Rock Stars of Supports. I am attaching the DRAFT version of the schedule for…
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This video outlines the Crisis in Direct Support Professional wages for the District’s I/DD workforce. By 2020, DC’s Minimum Wage will rise to $15/hour. The chart below details how Direct Support Paraprofessionals (DSP) in this industry were funded in 2013 with a…
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On March 21st, the DC Coalition members and guests enjoyed a food, song and dance at our annual DD Awareness Month celebration at Busboys & Poets. Building on the incredible success and standing room only capacity of last year, we brought…
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Please watch the DC Coalition’s #MySuperPower video that premiered during our recent DSP Conference in September. This video features direct support professionals from a variety of DC provider agencies sharing their approach to their roles as they support people impacted by intellectual…
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The DC Coalition’s 2018 DSP Conference was a Bam! Pow! Smash! On Thursday, September 13th, the DC Coalition of Disability Service Providers in partnership with the DC Department on Disability Services hosted its 12th annual Direct Support Conference with approximately 150 stellar support…
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Thank you, Direct Support Professionals for your commitment, dedication and passion that each of you pour into your work every minute of every hour of every day. Direct Support Professional week is September 9th through September 15th. We at the DC…
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