Join LADD in celebrating DSP Appreciation Week—September 8-14, 2024. This week of national celebration honors the dedication and vital support frontline staff provide individuals with disabilities. 

Why do we celebrate?

We take this time to shine a light on the many “hats” frontline staff – from direct and remote support professionals to social guides to integrated service specialists and others – wear. They are job coaches, mentors, difference makers, fierce advocators, independency builders, community integrators and so much more. Our frontline staff is the heart and soul of supports for adults with developmental disabilities serve. 

Here’s how you can celebrate:

Help us raise up the profession by telling their story. Submit your stories below, whether they support you or a loved one served by LADD or fellow LADD employee, to be shared on LADD social media using the hashtags #LADDdsps and #LoveLADDdsps.

Send a simple thank you. Send a heartfelt message, whether they support you or a loved one served by LADD or fellow LADD employee.

We know the careers of frontline staff are ones led with passion and worth celebrating all 52 weeks of the year.

Thank you for celebrating the frontline staff in your life!