Martin County, Florida – Hi my name is Mary Jo. I am a self advocate that receives support through the med waiver. My health is important and complex. I have 12 specialist that I see regularly. My support staff is crucial to keeping me safe, healthy and living independently. Minimum wage is not a fair […]
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Martin County, Florida –My name is Sarah. I have developmental disabilities and a vision disability. Direct support providers definitely deserve better. They take care of people that need support and it is difficult to find quality workers when the pay is so low. Especially, during a pandemic. PAY FAIR FOR MY CARE! Return to the
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Martin County, Florida – My name is Stephanie and I have multiple disabilities and I am on dialysis. It is impossible to find quality workers to help me because the pay is really low and my health issues are complex. My mom has to work but she is my main helper. She worries and struggles
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Broward County, Florida – I have a person with a developmental disability and other disabilities including medical and having a supportive home health aid will keep me in a safe environment and in the home I love. Good home health aid is hard to find and keep because they are asking for more money in
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Orange City, Florida – My direct support worker for my son Kyle are everything. My son Kyle is with multiple disabilities such as intractable seizures of various types , mainly drop seizures, autism, developmental delay ( mentality of a 2 to 3 year old and is 29) he is speech impaired , he is in
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Casselberry, Florida – Our son oldest son Valentino is 9 years old. He is diagnosed with Autism, Apraxia of Speech, EoE, ADHD and history of seizures. He currently takes 4 daily medications. After years of continuing therapy intervention he is fully integrated in the school and the community. As family, we want for his future
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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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Fort Walton Beach, Florida – My direct support workers are so important to helping me live independent in my community. Without them, I cannot live in my own home and make my own decisions. With them I can choose my job, friendships, church, doctors, and community activities. My support workers help me be a contributing
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