Irwin Siegel Agency Blog: Despite many challenges, Direct Support Professionals positively impact those they serve, their co-workers and their communities. We encourage you to share stories of struggle and accomplishment and offer advice to fellow DSPs.Tell the world why you choose to serve others and why you wouldn’t trade this career for anything! Visit ISA’s blog Lessons & Lives of Direct Support Professionals

Insurance & Risk Management for Developmental Disability Organization: Services and supports for people with developmental disabilities come in many forms and cover the arenas of medication, employment, education, habilitation, community living, leisure, and health. They can be private or state operated; “for-profit” or “non-profit.” 
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Choosing Words with Dignity: United Cerebral Palsy outlines descriptive words that emphasizes a person’s worth and abilities, not the disabling condition. Download it here.

10 Terminology Tips: A list of appropriate terms to use when referring to and addressing persons with disabilities. Download here.

10 Commandments: Read ISA’s list for best practices when communicating with persons with disabilities. Download here.

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