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2017 DSP Conference Agenda.9.14.17 The DC Coalition’s Direct Support Conference at Gallaudet University that will be held on Thursday, September 14th is sold out. Thank you to our Presenting co-Sponsors: The Insurance Exchange, The DC Department on Disability Services and Quality Trust. In addition, we could not have made this event…
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The DC Coalition of Disability Service Providers extends its heartfelt appreciation to all of the District’s devoted direct support professionals. The week of September 10-16th is DSP Appreciation Week. With your faithful assistance, persons impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities are part of the community, live lives of their choosing…
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March 23, 2017 – Developmental Disability Awareness Reception at the Hyatt was big hit. Thank you everyone who purchased signature cocktails to help support our Project Action fundraiser. Special thanks to Miatta Thomas and Yeaty Kponou of Wholistic who helped to organize a wonderful event. Thanks also goes to Miatta…
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In lieu of Finance and Legislative committee meetings for February, we are preparing some additional survey materials for Coalition members. As a result we will be holding the next Finance Committee Meeting will be on Friday, March 3rd and the next Legislative Committee Meeting will be on Friday, March 17th. …
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On Friday, January 27th, the DC Coalition of Disability Services Providers welcomed members of the DC Council and their legislative staff to a breakfast at the Occidental Grill across from the Wilson Building. Special thanks to DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau – the new Chair of the DC Council Human Services…
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The DC Coalition has taken up office space at 64 New York Ave, NE in Washington, DC, alongside one of our exceptional providers, RCM of Washington. “Strategically, a consistent presence and a formal business address in DC – very near the DC Council, DDS, DHCF and DOH – makes a great deal of sense for…
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The DC Coalition of Disability Service Providers has added two new business partners to its growing list of Associate Members. The Insurance Exchange is one of the largest independent insurance agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Founded 50 years ago, The Insurance Exchange has grown from a small, local agency to a…
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Congratulations to David Carrington of Innovative Life Solutions and Russell Snyder of Volunteers of America – Chesapeake who were re-elected their respective Board leadership positions of President and Vice-President. Mr. Carrington will continue to serve as Board President through 2017 and Mr. Snyder (who also co-chairs the DC Coalition’s Legislative…
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The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued new rules and guidelines for determining which employees are eligible to be paid overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week. These new rules change the amount of salary that an individual must be paid to be exempt from overtime pay. Currently,…
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The DC Coalition, along with the DC DDS, Quality Trust and APSE DC joined forces to host a its annual Direct Support Professional conference on Employment. The Conference entitled, “Employment is Everyone’s Business,” consisted of a day-long educational program including, two plenary sessions and participant choices of six breakout sessions as well…
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