DSP Provider Stories
Direct Support Professionals assist hundreds of thousands of Californians with developmental disabilities to work and live as independently as possible. Current workforce shortages impact the ability for these services and supports to be truly individualized.
What follows are a variety of videos sharing the stories of current Direct Support Professionals and why they love working in this field.
DSP Provider Stories
Bright Futures Residential
We have been providing services to children and adults with developmental disabilities since 2007. We have two specialized homes both focusing on increasing the quality of life for individuals utilizing a person centered approach.
Learning Institute for Functional Education (LIFE)
The Learning Institute for Functional Education is dedicated providing quality and cutting-edge services designed to facilitate the acquisition of functional skills in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We work to increase our clients’ developmental skills, from adaptive skills like dressing, to communication and play skills, as well as decreasing maladaptive behaviors (e.g., stereotypy, tantrums, aggressions, etc.) by teaching appropriate replacement behaviors. Our thorough assessment period allows us to provide the personal touch, by really getting to know your child, before introducing a play-based, naturalistic learning program that lets us blend learning and games together. We make ABA not only effective, but fun!
WATCH Resources, Inc.
WATCH Resources is a service vendor for VMRC. We provide:
- Adult Day Program Services
- Social-Recreation
- Supported Employment
- Supported Living
- Adult Residential
United Cerebral Palsy of Stanislaus County
UCP was founded 70 years ago by parents who wanted to better the lives of their children with developmental disabilities. Today, UCP champions to create a Life of Inclusion for individuals with all disabilities in this community, country, and around the world…one life at a time.
At UCP of Stanislaus County, we continue the legacy of offering services to the entire spectrum of individuals living with disabilities. Over 60 years later, we are dedicated to the mission of being an indispensable resource for individuals with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities, their families, and their communities. We do this through our adult Day Programs and Employment Service Programs.
Valley CAPS
Valley CAPS (Center for Advanced Personal Success) stands as a beacon of compassion and empowerment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1976 by visionary parents who dreamed of a safe and nurturing environment for their children, Valley CAPS is a licensed nonprofit organization dedicated to maximizing the quality of life for its participants.
At Valley CAPS, our mission is clear: to be a leading day program for adults with developmental disabilities. For those unable to attend a traditional day program, Valley CAPS provides the opportunity for a more personalized 1:1 experience through our In-Home Tutoring Program. This commitment to individualized care and support reflects our dedication to empowering every participant to live life to the fullest, according to their own choices and preferences.
Why Become a Direct Support Professional
