TY - JOUR
T1 - Conclusion to the special issue
T2 - Understanding the direct support workforce in the United States
AU - Hewitt, Amy S.
AU - Laws, Carol B.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2020/6/1
Y1 - 2020/6/1
N2 - This special issue sheds light on the needs of the direct support professionals (DSPs), as well the possibilities when positive practices are implemented. A commitment to quality services and quality lives requires a commitment to finding solutions that better support DSPs so they can afford (emotionally, physically and financially) to keep doing the work they love. Improving supports to people with IDD is contingent on improving the compensation, working conditions, professional development, and career opportunities of DSPs.
AB - This special issue sheds light on the needs of the direct support professionals (DSPs), as well the possibilities when positive practices are implemented. A commitment to quality services and quality lives requires a commitment to finding solutions that better support DSPs so they can afford (emotionally, physically and financially) to keep doing the work they love. Improving supports to people with IDD is contingent on improving the compensation, working conditions, professional development, and career opportunities of DSPs.
KW - Developmental disabilities
KW - Direct support professionals
KW - Direct support workforce
KW - Intellectual disability
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U2 - 10.1352/1934-9556-58.3.251
DO - 10.1352/1934-9556-58.3.251
M3 - Article
C2 - 32484884
AN - SCOPUS:85085854477
SN - 1934-9491
VL - 58
SP - 251
EP - 252
JO - Intellectual and developmental disabilities
JF - Intellectual and developmental disabilities
IS - 3
ER -