The Direct Support Professional Association of Minnesota (DSPAM) is holding its annual recognition event called "Honoring Commitments" on September 18th, 2011 to recognize and celebrate direct support professionals. The event will offer free spa services, present awards to exemplary DSPs, and have gifts and prizes. DSPAM is requesting financial sponsorship from community partners to support the event and recognize the important work of DSPs.
This document outlines different sponsorship levels for contributing to the Direct Support Professional Association of Minnesota (DSPAM). The Friends level provides contributions of $100-$499 and includes organization listing in the newsletter and a customized sign. The Emerald level provides $500-$999 in contributions and additional listings and 20 memberships. The Sapphire level provides $1,000-$1,999 in contributions and additional benefits including a website link and training. The Diamond level provides $2,000 or more in contributions and receives all benefits including prominent marketing materials placement and memberships.
The document is a membership form for the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) that offers different levels of membership for individuals and organizations at various annual rates. It details the Direct Support Professional level for $10/year, other individual levels including frontline supervisors and family members for $20/year, affiliate levels for agencies and organizations for $200/year, supporting levels for dedication to DSPs for $500/year, and sponsoring levels for advancing DSPs as a profession for $2,000/year. It requests the member's contact information and payment to be mailed to the NADSP address provided.
Honoring Commitments September 18 2011 2 PgDon Krutsinger
The document announces an event honoring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) during National DSP Recognition Week. The event will provide free spa services, appetizers, and networking for DSPs. Awards will be presented to exemplary DSPs who promote self-determination and inclusion. Discounted membership renewals and door prizes will also be available.
The Direct Support Professional Association of Minnesota (DSPAM) is seeking nominations for two awards that recognize outstanding direct support professionals (DSPs). DSPs work in various settings supporting people with disabilities. The awards are for DSP of the Year and DSP Advocate of the Year. Nominations are due by September 12th and should be emailed to iamdspam@gmail.com. Award winners will be recognized at DSPAM's annual event on September 18th.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities, mental illness, substance abuse issues, and other long-term health needs. DSPs lack influence, standard compensation, and professional recognition. The Direct Support Professional Association of Minnesota (DSPAM) aims to enhance the status of DSPs through credentialing, education, advocacy and influencing policy change. DSPAM conducted a survey to understand the key issues and concerns of DSPs to help guide their strategic planning and priorities over the next 3-5 years.
The document discusses direct support professionals (DSPs) and efforts to professionalize the field. It outlines what self-advocates want from DSPs, including being treated with respect and dignity. It also discusses the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals and their goals of promoting ethical practice and empowering DSPs. Several state examples are provided of efforts to enhance training, credentialing, and career pathways for DSPs to professionalize the field.
The document summarizes the mission and activities of DSPAM, a Minnesota chapter of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals that advocates for direct care workers. DSPAM works to improve training, compensation and recognition for direct support professionals through initiatives like surveys of DSPs, conferences and developing a strategic plan focused on key issues for 2008 like governance training and boosting membership.
The Direct Support Professional Association of Minnesota (DSPAM) is holding its annual recognition event called "Honoring Commitments" on September 18th, 2011 to recognize and celebrate direct support professionals. The event will offer free spa services, present awards to exemplary DSPs, and have gifts and prizes. DSPAM is requesting financial sponsorship from community partners to support the event and recognize the important work of DSPs.
This document outlines different sponsorship levels for contributing to the Direct Support Professional Association of Minnesota (DSPAM). The Friends level provides contributions of $100-$499 and includes organization listing in the newsletter and a customized sign. The Emerald level provides $500-$999 in contributions and additional listings and 20 memberships. The Sapphire level provides $1,000-$1,999 in contributions and additional benefits including a website link and training. The Diamond level provides $2,000 or more in contributions and receives all benefits including prominent marketing materials placement and memberships.
The document is a membership form for the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) that offers different levels of membership for individuals and organizations at various annual rates. It details the Direct Support Professional level for $10/year, other individual levels including frontline supervisors and family members for $20/year, affiliate levels for agencies and organizations for $200/year, supporting levels for dedication to DSPs for $500/year, and sponsoring levels for advancing DSPs as a profession for $2,000/year. It requests the member's contact information and payment to be mailed to the NADSP address provided.
Honoring Commitments September 18 2011 2 PgDon Krutsinger
The document announces an event honoring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) during National DSP Recognition Week. The event will provide free spa services, appetizers, and networking for DSPs. Awards will be presented to exemplary DSPs who promote self-determination and inclusion. Discounted membership renewals and door prizes will also be available.
The Direct Support Professional Association of Minnesota (DSPAM) is seeking nominations for two awards that recognize outstanding direct support professionals (DSPs). DSPs work in various settings supporting people with disabilities. The awards are for DSP of the Year and DSP Advocate of the Year. Nominations are due by September 12th and should be emailed to iamdspam@gmail.com. Award winners will be recognized at DSPAM's annual event on September 18th.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide direct care and support to individuals with disabilities, mental illness, substance abuse issues, and other long-term health needs. DSPs lack influence, standard compensation, and professional recognition. The Direct Support Professional Association of Minnesota (DSPAM) aims to enhance the status of DSPs through credentialing, education, advocacy and influencing policy change. DSPAM conducted a survey to understand the key issues and concerns of DSPs to help guide their strategic planning and priorities over the next 3-5 years.
The document discusses direct support professionals (DSPs) and efforts to professionalize the field. It outlines what self-advocates want from DSPs, including being treated with respect and dignity. It also discusses the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals and their goals of promoting ethical practice and empowering DSPs. Several state examples are provided of efforts to enhance training, credentialing, and career pathways for DSPs to professionalize the field.
The document summarizes the mission and activities of DSPAM, a Minnesota chapter of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals that advocates for direct care workers. DSPAM works to improve training, compensation and recognition for direct support professionals through initiatives like surveys of DSPs, conferences and developing a strategic plan focused on key issues for 2008 like governance training and boosting membership.