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Advocating for our member agencies as they provide quality supports and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

💙 IT’S DSP WEEK! 💙 Direct Support Professionals (

💙 IT’S DSP WEEK! 💙

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a critical role in creating inclusive, active, and engaged lives for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Their dedication helps ensure that people can live, work, participate, and thrive in their communities - rather than being isolated at home or in institutions.

We applaud the incredible commitment DSPs bring to this essential work every day! 👏

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

📣 Take action and support DSPs!

Federal legislation is needed to create a separate Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for DSPs.

Currently, DSPs share this classification with other caseworkers whose responsibilities can be very different.

A separate SOC would provide better, more accurate data about the DSP workforce—giving advocates the information needed to push for fairer wages and stronger support for the profession.

👉 Learn more and TAKE ACTION today! https://www.ancor.org/actions/tell-congress-to-cosponsor-the-recognizing-the-role-of-dsps-act/

#NJACP #SupportDSPs #DSPWeek #ThankYouDSPs #dsprw2026

✅ WIN: Celebrating Our DSP Heroes NJACP celebrate

✅ WIN: Celebrating Our DSP Heroes

NJACP celebrates DSPs all year long, but this week, we’re putting that celebration front and center!

On Thursday, NJACP member Everas will host the presentation of Governor Sherrill’s proclamation officially recognizing DSP Recognition Week in New Jersey. Then, on Friday at 10 a.m., we’ll host our Annual DSP Heroes Recognition Awards, honoring DSPs who have gone above and beyond for the individuals they support.

The celebration will be streamed live on NJACP’s YouTube channel, so gather your team, plan a watch party, and raise your coffee, tea or OJ as we celebrate the incredible DSPs who make a difference every single day!❤️

🟣 CHALLENGE: The Ongoing Workforce Shortage

Even as we celebrate our DSP Heroes, we can’t ignore the ongoing challenge providers face in recruiting and retaining the skilled workforce needed to support individuals with IDD.

The work of a DSP is demanding and deeply important. It requires skill, patience, compassion, sound judgment and tremendous responsibility, yet wages too often fail to reflect the value and complexity of the work.

For providers, this workforce shortage isn’t new. It is a persistent challenge that impacts stability, continuity of care and the ability to meet the growing need for community-based services.

Celebrating DSPs also means recognizing their value and investing in the workforce that makes community inclusion possible.

🟡 FORWARD FOCUS: Investing in the Workforce

Celebration and recognition matter, but they must be matched by action. Building a strong, stable DSP workforce requires sustained investment that allows community providers to offer wages that better reflect the skill, responsibility and value of this essential work.

NJACP will never stop advocating for policies and funding that strengthen the DSP workforce, support provider sustainability and ensure individuals with IDD have access to the quality services and supports they need to live, work and thrive in their communities.

#NJACP #DSPWeek2026 #ProvidersStrengthenNJ #InclusionImpactNJ

Join NJACP for the 2026 Documentation Training and

Join NJACP for the 2026 Documentation Training and gain practical tools and insights to strengthen your documentation, support quality outcomes, and create clear, meaningful, and compliant records.

⏰ Registration Deadline: September 23rd

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your documentation practices and learn strategies you can put into action!

📞 Questions or Need Assistance Registering?
Please contact Luis Santiago at 609-406-1400.

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Why are YOU proud to be a member of NJACP? 💙💛❤️ “

Why are YOU proud to be a member of NJACP? 💙💛❤️

“We are proud to be a member of NJACP because it gives SERV a strong voice in advocating for the individuals and families we serve while connecting us with other organizations committed to strengthening our communities.” - Deborah Robinson

“NJACP membership matters because it provides valuable advocacy, professional development, and collaboration that help SERV stay informed, engaged, and better prepared to meet the evolving needs of those we serve.” - Deborah Robinson

“NJACP advocacy helps us stay informed and ensure that the needs and voices of the individuals we SERV are represented when important decisions are being made in New Jersey.” - Michelle Engler

“The NJACP Annual Conference provides access to expert speakers, networking opportunities, and resources for improving services.” - Sandy Smith

“We are a member of NJACP because they offer advocacy power, learning opportunities, networking, and a platform to drive change — all aimed at improving the quality of life for people with IDD and the professionals who serve them.” -Sandy Smith

We appreciate you sharing why NJACP membership matters to your organization. We’re thrilled to have you in our community and look forward to all we can accomplish together!

If you’re considering joining NJACP, we’d love the opportunity to show you what membership can do for your organization.

Please contact Colleen Klepser at cklepser@njacp.org or 609-406-1400 ext.102 to learn more or request a membership application.

Already a member? Renew by September 30th to receive an Early Bird Discount!

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