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The Support Files
Direct support work is essential—but it is rarely discussed honestly. When DSP services are represented, the conversation often centers on institutions, intellectual disabilities, or situations in which guardians, providers, and other third parties speak on someone’s behalf. Those experiences matter, but they are not the whole story. The Support Files brings another perspective to the conversation. Anna is a self-directed disability advocate with cerebral palsy who does not have an intellectual…
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The Support FilesHow to Question the System & Create Positive Change ♿ | The Support Files
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🚨 JUST BECAUSE THE SYSTEM SAYS NO DOESN’T MEAN YOU…
The Support FilesIntruder Drills & Disabilities: What Happens When You Can't Run or Hide? | The Support Files
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🚨 What happens during an intruder drill when you…
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Does Your Staff Know Your Rights? | The Support Files
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Knowing how to support someone includes understanding…
The Support FilesHiring Your DSP: Guidelines That Actually Matter | The Support Files
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is about so…
The Support FilesThe Support Files: Do I Live Alone? Let’s Talk DSP’s, Services, & Independence
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Do I live alone? Do I actually get to choose my own…
The Support FilesThe Support Files: Hiring Your First DSP & What Self-Directed Support Really Looks Like
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What does it take to hire your first direct support…
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Opening The Support Files—Meet Anna and Ari
Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to The Support Files: Independence from Both…