Delaware recognizes May 20, 2025, as "Direct Support Professional" Advocacy Day.

Delaware HCR56 recognizes May 20, 2025, as "Direct Support Professional" Advocacy Day, honoring the critical role these trained healthcare employees play in serving vulnerable adults. The resolution highlights the need for greater compensation for these professionals, who are employed by non-profit organizations like Mosaic in Delaware, Easterseals, KenCrest, Forward Journey, and KSI. It also acknowledges the support from A-Team Delaware and Ability Network Delaware in advocating for increased funding for intellectual and developmental disability services.

Delaware recognizes May 20, 2025, as "Direct Support Professional" Advocacy Day.

Delaware HCR56 recognizes May 20, 2025, as "Direct Support Professional" Advocacy Day, honoring the critical role these trained healthcare employees play in serving vulnerable adults. The resolution highlights the need for greater compensation for these professionals, who are employed by non-profit organizations like Mosaic in Delaware, Easterseals, KenCrest, Forward Journey, and KSI. It also acknowledges the support from A-Team Delaware and Ability Network Delaware in advocating for increased funding for intellectual and developmental disability services.