Shaping policy, sharing solutions, strengthening communities

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Shaping policy, sharing solutions, strengthening
communities
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Creating a Successful DSP Recognition Award
Nomination
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The DSP Recognition Awards are an important part
of ANCORs award-winning National Advocacy
Campaign.
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What were looking for -- Stay on topic dont
waste words -- Remember the person served --
Show dont tell -- Answer every category
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1 Activity/accomplishments in assisting the
individual supported to achieve person-centered,
positive outcomes (25 points)
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2 Description of the relationships he/she has
developed with the person(s) he/she supports (15
points)
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3 Examples of advocacy or affecting change with
and/or on behalf of people with disabilities (15
points)
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4 Description of the sacrifices made in order to
be a Direct Support Professional (15 points)
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5 Creativity in individualizing supports and
services provided (10 points)
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6 Demonstration of proficiency on the job and/or
leadership capabilities. How does this DSP
welcome others into the profession? How does
he/she inspire others? How does he/she share
his/her knowledge with new workers? (10 points)
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7 Each nomination should also include an
affirmation letter or statement from the
person(s) served and/or a family member (10
points)
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Agency Nomination Process Karin Stockwell,
Dungarvin
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Agency Nomination Process Toni Gillen, Living
Well Disability Services
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Debra Langseth, ANCOR dlangseth_at_ancor.org Barbara
Merrill, ANCOR bmerrill_at_ancor.org Jocelyn
Breeland, ANCOR jbreeland_at_ancor.org Karin
Stockwell, Dungarvin kstockwell_at_dungarvin.com Toni
Gillen, Living Well Disability Services
toni.gillen_at_livingwell.org
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DSP Recognition Award Nomination Form and
Nomination Instructions are at www.nationaladvocac
ycampaign.org