Welcome to this week's episode of The Better Together Supports Podcast! In this episode, Jacob Espinoza and David Neely discuss:

• What it means to be a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and the impact they have on families.
• Understanding the IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) community and support services.
• How county programs help connect families with essential resources.
• The qualities that make great DSPs and success stories from the field.
• And much more!

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Holiday plans and podcast jingles

00:03:30 - Salem Christmas parade discussion

00:06:44 - Explaining the IDD community

00:09:09 - Role of a DSP

00:12:28 - Making an impact as DSP

00:13:43 - Current hiring locations

00:14:24 - Favorite DSP experiences

00:16:58 - Family appreciation and support

For those interested in becoming a DSP, visit bettertogethersupports.com