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Celebrating National DSP Week September 9-15

September 4, 2018 by mhawks

This week is designated as 2018 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR).

ANCOR represents DSP’s that, collectively, support over one million American individuals with disabilities. The ANCOR Association offers leadership throughout the year, working to:

Shape Policy, Share Solutions, and Strengthen Community

With it’s Gentle Teaching-based training programs for Direct Service Professionals, the Quality of Life Institute shares ANCOR’s mission:

“to advance the ability of our members in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to fully participate in their communities,”

and has joined in the celebration, promoted as a moment to acknowledge the dedication and accomplishments of outstanding Direct Support Professionals and their vital contributions to communities across the country.

Would you like to join our circle of gratitude and giving forward, with written words we can share with our Direct Service Professionals? Or donate in-kind services?  Or learn more about participating on the governing board of the Quality of Life Institute? Please CLICK HERE and let us know!

Donations are appreciated, too, and are also tax deductible. Contributions support the education, well-being, and overall quality of life enrichment of Direct Support Professionals. We love them!

   

 

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“In human development, freedom and the genuine feel of self-determination are only concepts until they become developed and differentiated through one’s narrative story. This is a quality of life goal and outcome, produced through reciprocal relationship-building processes that incorporate a framework of Gentle Teaching, where learning and living begin with feeling safe and loved.” ~Dr. Anthony M. McCrovitz, Executive Director

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PICO Art Books Project & Fundraiser

Your donation is greatly appreciated and will be used to help fund the bilingual PICO ART BOOKS PROJECT (click the orange link to learn more). This is a collaborative effort sponsored by Quality of Life Institute, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization, with the quality-of-life services agency of Globe Star that works with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, providing  CARF-accredited, Quality of Work Life Services and programs.



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