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Florida ARF & FADSP Celebrate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Recognition Week

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FADSP LogoDSP's Making a Difference Across Florida

As part of DSP Recognition Week, FADSP is pleased to recognize Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who are making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people they serve. DSPs that are making a tremendous difference across the state are:

Markita Brooks - Ann Storck Center
Claudia Castell- Ann Storck Center
Saustene Elvetus - Ann Storck Center
Marcia Francis-Harrison - Ann Storck Center
Cleevens Gedeum - Ann Storck Center
Kimesha Morrison - Ann Storck Center
Lashuana Diaram - Arc Broward
Sophia Shakespeare - Arc Broward
Tiffany Chang - ARC of the Treasure Coast
Erica Lopez - ARC of the Treasure Coast
Brinaija "Nay" Dixon - CARC- Advocates for Citizens with Disabilities
Victoria "Tori" Obregon-Nater - CARC- Advocates for Citizens with Disabilities
Djimy Antoine - Central Florida Communities
Nijaliz Killins - Central Florida Communities
Saniya Lockhart - Central Florida Communities
Dennett Malcom-Buchanan - Central Florida Communities
Velouse Noel - Central Florida Communities
Ludlyne Petit - Central Florida Communities
Olguine Ulysse - Central Florida Communities
Maria Chapa - Community Resource Network of Florida
Alma Cisneros - Community Resource Network of Florida
Rasha Belroch - Sunrise Community
Aurora Cordova - Sunrise Community
Maureen Germain - Sunrise Community
Jennifer Graham Grant - Sunrise Community
Crystal Neal - Sunrise Community
Laurence Sargent - Sunrise Community
Octavia Saunders - Sunrise Community
Carina Theodore - Sunrise Community

Florida ARF and FADSP know that DSPs are the backbone of our service system. Without the thousands of Direct Service Professionals in this state, the IID service system could not function. To all DSPs in Florida, including those identified above, “Thank you” for your continued service and support of the individuals served. To the DSPs at Ann Storck Center, Arc Broward, ARC of the Treasure Coast, CARC-Advocates for Citizens with Disabilities, Central Florida Communities, Community Resource Network of Florida, and Sunrise Community, please know that your efforts have been acknowledged by your agency and that your contributions are truly valued!

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