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DSP Appreciation Week
September 8th - 14th
DSP staff are the heart of what we do.”
– Janice Knowlton, VP of ID/A
Celebrating Their Commitment
Direct Support Professionals are invaluable to the people we support. They provide essential care and assistance to each person they work with. They carry love, compassion and commitment. Their dedication allows people to improve their quality of life, foster independence, and promote inclusion. They provide boundless opportunities for people to grow, be fulfilled and to live their best lives. We take the time this DSP Week (Sept 8-14) to celebrate these cherished staff and the amazing work they do all year long.
Share Your Appreciation
We would love to hear how you would like to shower your beloved DSP with appreciation and love! Use the form below to write up your thanks. If you would like to send a photo or video of appreciation, please text 719-271-3449 or email marketing@accessservices.org. We will post the submissions of appreciation to this page for our DSPs to see!
Appreciation Wall
“Day Program DSPs: Thank you for the important work you do at Access Services. You wear many hats in your roles and support the individuals we serve so well both in the community and through creative activities. I love seeing how each program highlights your creativity!
YOU are amazing, and YOU are why Access Services is amazing!” – Brianna Amantia
“In Home Supports team:
Thank you for the important work you do at Access Services, working with incredible individuals in their homes and communities. YOU are amazing, and YOU are why Access Services is amazing!” – Brianna Amantia
“Thank you to all the staff at Access in Lehighton. You are a wonder!!!!!!!!!!!!” – Dorothy Sheckler
“Residential program DSPs: Thank you for your dedication to Access Services and the individuals we support! A safe and supportive living environment is very special, and you are a part of that. YOU are amazing, and YOU are why Access Services is amazing!” – Brianna Amantia
“Sharon Moll, thank you for always being a DSP when the program needs you. You are so patient and loving. You make each of the individuals feel special. You are always a voice when they need one. Lehighton is so lucky to have you ❤❤❤”
“Thank you for all you do!” – Shannon Smith
“Thank you to all the staff at Lehighton for your patience when John is having a meltdown. Thank you for all your support and hard work to make Lehighton Life, the best place to be for all the clients. John really does like all of the staff.”
“Very thankful and appreciate of all the Twining Life staff at Access Services for their hard work and dedication. My niece, Michelle Phillip, truly enjoys her time at Twinning Life. Again, thank you!!” – Vince Marano
“Thank you to all of our Schuylkill County DSPs for their hard work, dedication, teamwork, and especially their concern for the well being of our consumers. We could not do it without you!” – Dianne Sheaffer
“My gratitude and thanks to Kelly Markley and Jennifer Bollendorf for all the hard work, dedicated services and compassion they give to my daughter. It is wonderful! I thank you. 😊”
“Angela Chromiak, thank you for always being person-centered and ensuring each individual has the opportunity to explore and participate in new and fun activities!”
“Denise Kovalovsky, thank you for always going above and beyond what anyone expects to ensure each individual feels like a part of a family, heard, and seen, and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience as much as possible!”
“Angela, Lehighton would be lost without you. You are an important asset. I can’t tell you how thankful I am that you are a part of my team. I can always count on you.” – Denise Kovalovsky
“I am so inspired by the way our Employment Specialists work together as a team. They recognize that we have one common goal in supporting our individuals. I feel like to work beside each of them.”
“Abbi Floyd, thank you for all you do, you go above and beyond for your consumers. The consumers and families are always saying the greatest things about you!!!!”
“To Debra Doyle, Maria Deluca, Kelly Markley, Cindy S., I am thankful for an amazing group of staff that put our clients first every day; always looking for new opportunities and helping them fulfill their goals. Thank you for your continued support of our individuals.” – Jennifer Bollendorf
“Thank you for all of your hard work!” – Rachel J.
“To all of the In-Home Supports DSP’s: I want to take a moment and express my appreciation and gratitude for each of you and say, “THANK YOU”!
Thank you for being dedicated to the individuals that we serve, making a difference and for being an essential role in their everyday lives.
Thank you!!” – Christine Marshall
“Very thankful and appreciate of all the Twining Life staff at Access Services for their hard work and dedication. My niece, Michelle Phillip, truly enjoys her time at Twinning Life. Again, thank you!!” – Vince Marano
“Thank you to the Schuylkill County DSPs for their hard work, dedication, teamwork, and especially their concern for the well-being of our consumers. We could not do it without you!” – Dianne Sheaffer
“Many thanks and appreciation to two wonderful DSPs, Jalissa and Tracey, at Access Allentown. You brighten up Craig’s days as well as mine! We are so thankful for your hard work and devotion! Every time I visit the program I’m so impressed with the kindness of the entire staff. Thank you!”
“Samantha Favarao is a beautiful person who takes her job very seriously in taking care of her consumers. She cares for them as if they were her own. She is a very dedicated worker!”
“Sue, thank you so much for making my days fun and something to look forward to!” – Caroline
“Noellie loves going to Access every day she does not want to miss it for anything. She gets herself ready often an hour before its time and enjoys looking forward. When she comes back, she is very satisfied and needs time by herself. Thank you for bringing so much meaning to her life!”
“Tamaqua Life DSP’s, thank you for making every day fun and being a reliable support to those you serve. Your dedication to our program does not go unnoticed and we are thankful to have you on our team!”
“Appreciative does not come close to expressing my gratitude for my DSPs at the Older Adult Program. These individuals are the definition of selfless and come in daily and choice to put the individuals first. Whether its taking care of personal care needs or creating a fun filled activity all of the Older Adult staff put their focus on the care for are individuals. They work hard to create a place where individuals feel loved, well cared for and ultimately have a place to come have fun and feel accepted. Thank you DSPs for all you do.”
“I would like to THANK
everyone that works at
the Lehighton Life Program.
It takes a very special person to do what they do every day.
Thank you for what you do. Love yas!!” – Mary Ann Krajnak
“Tammy Quinn, thank you for always connecting our individuals to members of their community and creating an environment where they truly feel like they are a part of something special to them!”
“Tina Betz, thank you for providing loving and caring support for all of our individuals!”
“Thank you for the support, caring and love you all show to the clients. Steve loves going to the center and doing the various activities that are planned for him, especially pickleball. We are grateful for all of the staff. A special shout out to Angie Y., Steve’s BFF”
“Cindy Dougherty, thank you for always building a trusting relationship with our individuals and providing a safe space for them to be heard and seen!”
“Rose Dotter-Rupert, thank you for jumping into our program with passion and showing our individuals how much they are loved and cared about!”
“Thank you, Melissa Suveg, for always advocating for our individuals to prevent any individual from feeling lonely or helpless, and providing a space where they feel comfortable reaching out!”
“To all DSPs – Thank you all for being the heart and soul of the day programs. Your caring dedication to our individuals is so amazing to see, and I am thankful for each and every one of you.” – Becca Mantz
“Connie O’Gureck, thank you for loving our individuals and showing them kindness each day through your genuine interactions and listening ear!”
“I am constantly inspired by the dedication and love that DSPs bring to their jobs. They truly care, they have fun and they make the people they serve very happy and fulfilled.”
“Angie Yurick, thank you for always thinking of creative and fun ways to incorporate all of our individuals in every activity and ensuring each individual feels loved!”
“I have an amazing team at Orwigsburg and just want to say a HUGE thank you to them for making my job not only possible but an absolute thrill every day. Their hard work and dedication to the field is remarkable and I’m proud to be their supervisor.” – Courtney Clauss
“Thank you to all the Lehighton Life Access staff who provide such wonderful care, patience and love to their clients and especially Bobby. He loves all the staff, is grateful for the program and looks forward to going each day. Thank you for being there for them.” – Bobby P.
