Choosing Words with Dignity: United Cerebral Palsy outlines descriptive words that emphasizes a person’s worth and abilities, not the disabling condition. Download here.
10 Terminology Tips: ISA provides a list of appropriate terms to use when referring to and addressing persons with disabilities. Download here.
10 Commandments: To read ISA's list for best practices when communicating with persons with disabilities. Download here.
ANCOR 2010 DSP of the Year Contest: Starting January 4, 2010, ANCOR will be accepting for nominations for the 2010 DSP of the Year Contest! This is a great way to recognize the tremendous role Direct Support Professionals play in the lives of people with disabilities, and the impact their work has in the communities they serve. Stay tuned to www.ancor.org to learn more about the contest
Irwin Siegel Agency Blog: Despite many challenges, Direct Support Professionals positively impact those they serve, their co-workers and their communities. We encourage you to share stories of struggle and accomplishment and offer advice to fellow DSPs.Tell the world why you choose to serve others and why you wouldn’t trade this career for anything! Visit ISA's blog Lessons & Lives of Direct Support Professionals
Insurance & Risk Management for Developmental Disability Organization: Services and supports for people with developmental disabilities
come in many forms and cover the arenas of medication, employment,
education, habilitation, community living, leisure, and
health. They can be private or state operated;
“for-profit” or “non-profit.” Learn about coverage and services available through ISA
