Pros and cons: Partner with a meal service or have house managers shop on their own?
In group homes, it is often the responsibility of the house manager or program manager to make sure there is food in the fridge and …
What does Minnesota’s minimum wage increase mean for people with disabilities?
Given all the chaos in the world, it can feel hard to find the bright spots this year. But 2020 did bring us at least …
Facing employee burnout? Here’s how to help your people
There’s no doubt about it: Working with the elderly, people who have disabilities or people who are housebound can be draining in many different ways. …
How to cope with public health crises
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a public health crisis on two fronts. For one, there are obviously the people who have contracted the disease and …
How DSPs can talk about COVID-19 with people served
The coronavirus pandemic has made life more difficult for everyone, but especially seniors and people with disabilities. The disruption of established routines and the isolation …
5 reasons why being a DSP is a great job for college students
The current job market can be a nightmare for college students who have yet to fully enter their chosen career, but still need a way …
Direct Support Professional Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations !!!!! Kimberly Overvold won the Twins Tickets for our direct support professional appreciation give away!!! We are stoked about your hard work! As …
2018 Twin Cities Pride Festival!
A Two-Day event June 23 – 24 Annually, Twin Cities Pride brings the greater GLBT community together to commemorate diverse heritage, foster inclusion, educate and create …
National Nurses Week: May 6-12th
National Nurses week begins each year on May 6th. This date is special because it is Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Florence is known for professionalizing nursing. …
Stop the 7% Cut!
Last week, the House and Senate released their Health and Human Service spending bills containing how the bodies propose to deal with the impending 7% …
