direct support professionals
The Care in Caregiving: Workers Who Support Daily Life
Child care workers, home health aides, nursing assistants, classroom assistants and direct-support professionals provide essential care with patience and compassion. This Labor Day, The People’s Paper honors the caregivers who help Mississippi families manage daily life.
Supporting Independence Without Removing Dignity
Supporting independence means empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make choices while receiving the support they need. Shellena Leftridge explains why dignity, self-advocacy and person-centered planning matter.