St. Cloud, Florida – My name is Karyl Darigan and I have the honor of working for Bishop Grady Villas. I’ve been here almost 4 years but my story actually goes back to 2004 when the Villas opened. My little sister Cindy came to live here on January 4, 2004. She was here for 10 […]
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St. Lucie, Florida – Hi, we are DSPs with 15+ years of experience each. We also advise the advocacy group Stand Up For Independence. We work for an amazing and well respected agency, however we are subcontractors (not employees) for the agency. This means: no benefits, no sick pay, no pto, increased tax liabilities, no
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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – I am a Waiver Support Coordinator in BROWARD County Florida. One of my individuals I serve experienced a serious brain injury in a drowning accident 10 years ago. He resides in his family home and is totally dependent on care for all his needs. For almost 7 years he received daily
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Mims, Florida –I own an agency with 58 Direct Support Workers! Without them clients would be in group homes and families would be over worked. Each and everyone one of my employees are essential to survival and livelihood of our clients. They endure the pain staking tasks of daily care to human beings at minimum
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Jacksonville, Florida – MEET WALTER MCDOWELL, PINE CASTLE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL Direct Support Professionals are a vital part of our community, our organization, and the workforce at large. The people who fill this important role make immeasurable differences in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental differences. We must compensate these hard-working and dedicated
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Spring Hill, Florida – My name is Autumn and I’m the manager of two group homes. These past two years have been rough not only for me, but for the residents and staff as well. We are unable to attract new hires due to not having the necessary funds that are now required to hire
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Jacksonville, Florida – Meet DSP Tamara Foster of Pine Castle Direct Support Professionals are a vital part of our community, our organization, and the workforce at large. The people who fill this important role make immeasurable differences in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental differences. We must compensate these hard-working and dedicated team
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Jacksonville, Florida – Meet DSP Tamara Foster of Pine Castle Direct Support Professionals are a vital part of our community, our organization, and the workforce at large. The people who fill this important role make immeasurable differences in the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental differences. We must compensate these hard-working and dedicated team
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