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Expanding Professionalism in Direct Support
National advisers to the College of Direct Support gathered in February to share ideas for reaching the growing number of family caregivers, direct support professionals, and others supporting people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through self-directed services.
Moving Mountains: Life, Unlimited
ICI, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, and ANCOR recently announced the organizations will present the 2025 Moving Mountains Award next month to Life Unlimited, Inc.
"Despite… staffing shortages, we maintained the integrity of our training programs, refusing to cut corners," said CEO Julie Edlund. "We believe every staff member must be fully equipped to provide the highest quality possible—because the people we support deserve nothing less, and our team deserves the opportunity to excel."
Understanding Disability through a Data Lens
It’s before lunch, and Anna Bolgrien’s (MNLEND 2020-21) work for the day has already touched on mental health, HIV, and water quality. As a senior research scientist and project manager for the University of Minnesota’s Institute of Social Research and Data Innovation, Bolgrien relishes the breadth of data management projects on her plate.
