Across the country, communities and advocates are celebrating Direct Support Professional Recognition Week (DSP Week) from September 12th through September 18th. We’re excited to be joining the chorus of voices …
by Jessica Tien
September 7, 2021
We all know that DSPs, direct care staff who support individuals with I/DD, provide crucial services to individuals and their families. From medication administration to daily living skills, they support …
by Jessica Tien
July 1, 2021
Outcomes and quality measures have been a relevant topic in the IDD industry for some time now and are at the core of the work Foothold Technology has been doing …
by Elliot Massuda
June 3, 2021
Now, you have concrete evidence of what you were doing, rather than having 50 sheets of paper that you then need to input into a spreadsheet. Scott Holt, Vice President, …
by Jessica Tien
May 26, 2021
I/DD providers are gearing up for a shift to alternative payment models (APMs). In theory, value based payments provide an opportunity to refocus efforts on quality of care, rather than …
by Jessica Tien
April 5, 2021
Since 1987, communities have come together every March to support Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. During this time of year, we celebrate the lives of individuals with disabilities and bring awareness …
by Jessica Tien
March 1, 2021
When local governments asked day programs to close in-person services for COVID-19, many were wondering what the future would hold for these programs and the individuals they serve. Individuals living …
by Jessica Tien
February 2, 2021
For decades, residential programs have played a crucial role in I/DD service delivery, by providing housing for individuals that encourages independence while also integrating continuous support. Residential programs have evolved …
by Jessica Tien
January 11, 2021
Background Misericordia has been adapting to meet the pressing needs of its Chicago neighborhood for nearly a century. Beginning as a maternity hospital for women in need in the early …
by Grace Findlen-Golden
November 10, 2020
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