Direct Support Professionals – What They Do and How You Can Become One
Do you want to make a real impact in your community? Want to do work that really matters? Are you looking to break away from the 9 to 5 and have a job with a lot of flexibility and diversity? Then becoming a Direct Support Professional may be the career move for you! DSPs play a vital role in supporting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives and participate in their communities. Here’s everything you need to know about DSPs: what they do, and how to secure a great career in this role. What Is a Direct Support Professional (DSP)?
Is Cross-Cut Enough? The Truth About Paper Shredder Security Levels (P-1 to P-7)
In your research into shredding security, you’ll have come across terms like P-levels, micro-cut and cross-cut. Maybe you’ve scoured Reddit threads trying to work out whether cross-cut is enough. But there’s something many guides don’t tell you. Once you start handling larger volumes, using a high-security shredder yourself regularly goes awry. Machines eventually do what they do best — they jam. Or they overheat. They slow you down and frustrate you, and when that happens, security slips. Use this guide to understand paper shredder security levels clearly, and more importantly, when it makes sense to stop DIY shredding and move
The Importance of Workforce Training Programs for Adults with Disabilities
According to The Century Foundation, poverty and unemployment still follow people with disabilities in the United States even decades following the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law. As of 2021, people with disabilities are still twice as likely to live in poverty compared to those without. Workers with disabilities earn 74 cents on the dollar when compared to workers without. 40% of adults with disabilities find paying their rent to be a struggle, compared to the national average of 25%. How can we help people with disabilities in the United States to bridge this gap, gain better financial
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OV Spotlight: Christine Derringer, DSP Lead
When Christine Derringer was little, she was amazed when she saw people helping others with disabilities. “Having had a disability myself, knowing the impact you can have on another person’s life,” she knew she wanted to help, too, someday. “I really believe God led me to this field,” she says. Christine, a day shift DSP lead at the Walters Family Campus, is originally from the Buffalo, New York, area. She has worked in this field both in New York and at Opportunity Village in Las Vegas. As of May 7, she has been with the organization for 17 years. “I’ve
Best of Las Vegas: Award-Winning Workforce Development Program
Which Workforce Development program was named voted silver in Best of Las Vegas for 2023? You guessed correctly - it was Opportunity Village's! We’re honored to have won silver in a contest with 9.9 million voters behind it. To that end, we’ve compiled a quick rundown of what makes our workforce development programs so special. Here’s how we do it, why it matters, and how you can get involved. What is the Best of Las Vegas Contest? The Best of Las Vegas recognizes local businesses, organizations, and nonprofits for their outstanding contributions and services to the community. Voted on by