The Coalition for a DSP Living Wage

About the Coalition for a DSP Living Wage

The Coalition is comprised of families, community provider agencies, Direct Support Professionals and, most importantly, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). These members share a common belief that individuals with I/DD deserve to live rich and meaningful lives as fully integrated members of our communities. Toward that end, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), who play a critical role in meeting this objective, must be paid a living wage

MORE ABOUT THE COALITION

Who Are We?

The Coalition is comprised of families, community provider agencies, Direct Support Professionals and, most importantly, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).

What is a DSP?

DSPs support individuals with complex needs that include physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges and health conditions.

What is the problem?

Despite the critical and complex work that they do, the average starting salary of a DSP is only $10.50 per hour.

How Can We Fix This Problem?

To ensure that a fully-staffed delivery system in New Jersey is created and maintained, DSPs must be paid a living wage.

THANK YOU, DSPs, for all that you do to help others achieve their hopes, dreams and goals. We are #grateful – https://t.co/BDAwHvydAe @NJDHS

— NJ DSP Coalition (@NJDSPCoalition) May 28, 2021