Tips for effective group meetings in a virtual world
Group meetings, especially online ones, can be difficult to navigate. But as the pandemic continues, it’s safest to run meetings this way to remain socially …
4 benefits of a diverse support team
America is known as the world’s melting pot. People from Estonia to Ethiopia come here to provide a better quality of life for their families. …
Curtailing Your Resume To Fit The Role
Searching for a new job can be challenging. Searching for a new job amid a global pandemic can make things more complicated. However, that doesn’t …
How to have a successful virtual interview amid a pandemic
Finding a job isn’t always easy. Even when we aren’t in the middle of a global pandemic, marketing your skills to fit an employer’s needs …
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 …