Celebrating Opportunity Partners Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
At Opportunity Partners, DSPs are the heart and soul of our organization. Their dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts are what make our mission possible. OP thanks you for your hard work, your kindness, and your unwavering commitment to excellence. We are so grateful for the impact you make on the individuals we serve.
To submit an OP DSP for recognition, please email Bergen Kobienia, at bkobienia@opportunities.org.
Watch OP's CEOs Bill Schultz and Lori Schluttenhofer's Special Message to Our DSP staff.
Keep scrolling down to read all the heartfelt messages about our DSP’s and learn how you can make a difference in a DSPs life
The individuals we serve shared heartfelt messages about their DSPs. Here’s what they had to say:
David
Rebecca
April
Jessica
Terra
Call on Your Congressional Representative to Recognize DSPs
DSPs play a vital role in helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live and work in their communities. Unfortunately, many DSPs face low wages and high turnover due to stagnant reimbursement rates. You can help change this! Urge Congress to support the bipartisan “Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act.” This bill calls for the creation of a separate category for DSPs in the Standard Occupational Classification system, helping to address workforce challenges.
Take action today and make a difference for DSPs and the Disability community!