Elevating the Voice of the DSP Workforce: Engagement Practices and State Initiatives

September 13, 2024

Monday, September 23, 2024 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET
Register for the webinar

Please join the ACL-funded Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center for a webinar that will explore effective engagement strategies and state-level practices, such as advisory boards, that actively support direct support professionals (DSPs) in driving meaningful change within their organizations and communities.

Featuring best practices and expertise from leaders in the field, this webinar will delve into the importance of amplifying the voices of DSPs and how their direct involvement in decision-making processes can lead to improved outcomes for both the workforce and the individuals they support.

Speakers:

• Joseph Macbeth, CEO and President, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
• Abby J. Stivers, Ph.D., Director of Workforce Initiatives, Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Aging and Disability Services
• Michael Strouse, President and CEO, GoodLife Innovations

Moderator:

• Stephanie Gibbs, J.D., Director, Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, National Council on Aging

The webinar will include CART and ASL translation. Webinars are recorded and posted with supporting materials on the DCW Strategies Center website.

Contact [email protected] with questions.

The ACL-funded Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center provides resources, technical assistance, and training to state systems, providers, and stakeholders to improve workforce recruitment, training, and retention.