Dungarvin’s direct support professional (DSP) staff are essential to our success as a provider organization, and in fulfilling our mission of “respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports.” It is particularly gratifying to have the accomplishments of our DSP personnel acknowledged and commended by others. We are proud and … Read Full Post

Earlier this summer John (Jonny) Nelson, a Program Counselor in the Colorado Springs Community Participation program, along with his daughter Paige, became published authors with the release of Edgar the Bee: Overcoming Bullying – His Personal Story on Amazon.com. Edgar the Bee is a wonderful children's story about the personal "bullying" journey … Read Full Post

“Direct support professionals (DSPs) are people who work directly with people with physical disabilities, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities with the aim of assisting the individual to become integrated into his/her community or the least restrictive environment.” This week is Direct Support Professionals Week which recognizes the important contributions of all DSP’s throughout the nation. … Read Full Post

On Sunday July 27, 2014 I had the pleasure of attending a concert at the Community United Methodist Church in Fairfield, California. The concert featured Holly Stell, a Direct Support Professional and member of the Dungarvin Vacaville team. This concert, as well as Holly’s career as a talented vocalist was highlighted in … Read Full Post