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Shaping policy, sharing solutions, strengthening communities

Shaping policy, sharing solutions, strengthening communities. Creating a Successful DSP Recognition Award Nomination. The DSP Recognition Awards are an important part of ANCOR’s award-winning National Advocacy Campaign. What we’re looking for: -- Stay on topic; don’t waste words

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Shaping policy, sharing solutions, strengthening communities

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  1. Shaping policy, sharing solutions, strengthening communities

  2. Creating a Successful DSP Recognition Award Nomination

  3. The DSP Recognition Awards are an important part of ANCOR’s award-winning National Advocacy Campaign.

  4. What we’re looking for: -- Stay on topic; don’t waste words -- Remember the person served -- Show; don’t tell -- Answer every category

  5. #1 Activity/accomplishments in assisting the individual supported to achieve person-centered, positive outcomes (25 points)

  6. #2 Description of the relationships he/she has developed with the person(s) he/she supports (15 points)

  7. #3 Examples of advocacy or affecting change with and/or on behalf of people with disabilities (15 points)

  8. #4 Description of the sacrifices made in order to be a Direct Support Professional (15 points)

  9. #5 Creativity in individualizing supports and services provided (10 points)

  10. #6 Demonstration of proficiency on the job and/or leadership capabilities. How does this DSP welcome others into the profession? How does he/she inspire others? How does he/she share his/her knowledge with new workers? (10 points)

  11. #7 Each nomination should also include an affirmation letter or statement from the person(s) served and/or a family member (10 points)

  12. Agency Nomination Process Toni Gillen, Director of Community Life, Living Well Disability Services

  13. Agency Nomination Process Lynn Berman, Senior Media Relations Manager, YAI

  14. Agency Nomination Process Mindy Ward, Director of Support Services, OHI

  15. Debra Langseth, ANCOR dlangseth@ancor.org Barbara Merrill, ANCOR bmerrill@ancor.org Jocelyn Breeland, ANCOR jbreeland@ancor.org Toni Gillen, Living Well Disability Services toni.gillen@livingwell.org Lynn Berman, YAI Lynn.Berman@yai.org Mindy Ward, OHI mward@ohimaine.org

  16. DSP Recognition Award Nomination Form and Nomination Instructions are at www.nationaladvocacycampaign.org

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