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Three photos sit above bold text on a navy blue background. In the first photo, several people wearing hairnets and blue gloves work together at a bakery station, shaping and placing cookie dough on trays. In the second, two people wearing helmets and sunglasses ride together in a small black convertible cart, parked outdoors near a grassy lot with trees and parked vehicles in the background. In the third, a woman with curly hair smiles gently while leaning close to another woman with short purple hair seated in a wheelchair, mouth open mid-expression, indoors. Below the photos, bold green text reads What Is A, followed by white text reading Direct Support Professional. In the bottom left corner is a white outline icon of two hands cupped around a heart.

What is a Direct Support Professional?

The people supporting those with disabilities.

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June 11, 2025

The Leaders of Peer Support

What if people with disabilities supported peopled with disabilities?
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June 4, 2025

Hundreds Rally at Rhode Island State House to Protect Pivotal Services

This was one of the largest advocacy days in recent memory.
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May 30, 2025

Purple Alert Bill Passes Rhode Island Senate

The bill now heads to the Governor's desk.
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May 29, 2025

Tennis Lessons For People with Disabilities

What began as simple rallies has grown into a space for connection and shared victories.
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May 22, 2025

Purple Alert Bill Passes the Rhode Island House

The bill still needs to be passed by the Senate and signed by the Governor.
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May 14, 2025

Empowering People with Disabilities: A Conversation with West Bay’s Casey Gartland

Casey has spent over 30 years dedicated to...
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May 1, 2025

The Imagine Walk For Autism

Thousands of people have attended this event for 23...
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April 29, 2025

Purple Alert Bill Would Help Find Missing People with Disabilities 

Right now, the state lacks a coordinated alert system for missing people with disabilities.
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April 24, 2025

The Talented Woodworker Who is Deaf

The craftsman who does it all...
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April 16, 2025

People with Disabilities Deliver Meals to Seniors

For 15 years, this group has delivered meals and connection in rain, sun or snow.
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