California Department of Developmental Services

The new Direct Support Professional University (DSPU) is now enrolling!

DSPU helps direct support professionals build skills, grow confidence, and strengthen their careers through online courses you can complete at your own pace.

Learn practical tools for providing high-quality, person-centered support – and show your commitment to helping people thrive.

Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep making a difference.

Visit www.dds.ca.gov/DSPU to enroll today.



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¡Ya está abierta la matriculación para la nueva Universidad de Profesionales de Apoyo Directo (DSPU, por sus siglas en inglés)!

La DSPU ayuda a los profesionales de apoyo directo a desarrollar sus habilidades, aumentar su autoconfianza y fortalecer su trayectoria profesional a través de cursos en línea que se pueden realizar a su propio paso.

Obtenga herramientas prácticas para ofrecer un apoyo de alta calidad, centrado en la persona, y demuestre su compromiso con ayudar a las personas a prosperar.

Siga aprendiendo. Siga creciendo. Siga haciendo la diferencia.

Visite www.dds.ca.gov/DSPU para inscribirse hoy mismo.

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Nag-e-enroll na ang bagong Unibersidad para sa mga Propesyonal sa Direktang Suporta (Direct Support Professional University o DSPU)!

Tinutulungan ng DSPU ang mga propesyonal sa suporta na direktang bumuo ng mga kasanayan, palaguin ang kanilang tiwala sa sarili, at palakasin ang kanilang mga karera sa pamamagitan ng mga online na kurso na maaari mong kumpletuhin sa sarili mong bilis.

Matuto ng mga praktikal na kasangkapan para sa pagbibigay ng de-kalidad at nakasentro sa tao na suporta – at ipakita ang iyong dedikasyon sa pagtulong sa mga tao na umunlad.

Patuloy na matuto. Patuloy na lumago. Patuloy na gumawa ng pagbabago.

Bisitahin ang www.dds.ca.gov/DSPU para mag-enroll ngayon.

¿Quieres una carrera que haga la diferencia?

Los profesionales de Apoyo Directo (DSP por sus siglas en inglés) apoyan a las personas con discapacidad para que vivan, trabajen y prosperen en sus comunidades. El Programa de Pasantías de DSP le ofrece capacitación, mentoría y un camino hacia un trabajo significativo.

Complete su solicitud hoy mismo y comience a construir una Carrera que cambie vidas – incluso la suya.

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Want a career that makes a difference?

Direct Support professionals (DSPs) support people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities. The DSP Internship Program gives you training, mentorship, and a pathway to a meaningful job.

Apply today and start building a career that changes lives – including yours.

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The Direct Support Professional University (DSPU) gives direct support professionals flexible online training designed to strengthen skills, increase confidence, and support career growth.

Through self-paced courses, DSPs gain practical tools for providing high-quality, person-centered support and helping people reach their goals.

When DSPs grow their knowledge and confidence, it makes a meaningful difference every day.

Enroll today at www.dds.ca.gov/DSPU.



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Universidad de Profesionales de Apoyo Directo (DSPU, por sus siglas en inglés) ofrece a los profesionales de la asistencia directa una capacitación en línea flexible, diseñada para fortalecer sus habilidades , aumentar su confianza y apoyar su desarrollo profesional.

Herramientas prácticas para ofrecer un apoyo de alta calidad centrado en la persona y ayudar a las personas a alcanzar sus objetivos.

Cuando los DSP amplían sus conocimientos y su autoconfianza, se produce un cambio significativo todos los días.

Inscríbase hoy mismo en www.dds.ca.gov/DSPU.

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Nagbibigay ang DSPU ng direktang suporta sa mga propesyonal na may kakayahang umangkop sa online na pagsasanay na idinisenyo upang palakasin ang mga kasanayan, dagdagan ang kumpiyansa, at suportahan ang paglago ng karera.

Sa pamamagitan ng mga kursong may sariling bilis, ang mga DSP ay nagkakaroon ng mga praktikal na kagamitan para sa pagbibigay ng mataas na kalidad, nakasentro sa tao na suporta at pagtulong sa mga tao na maabot ang kanilang mga layunin.

Kapag lumalago ang kaalaman at kumpiyansa ng mga DSP, malaki ang nagagawang pagbabago araw-araw.

Mag-enroll ngayon sa www.dds.ca.gov/DSPU.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a great time to remember that mental health support is vital for everyone, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), like Aaron.

Aaron faced overwhelming anxiety and repeated crises during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. He struggled to leave home and engage in daily activities. With support from the Central Valley Regional Center, Inc. and the START program, he and his family developed tools to improve daily life.

The program provides 24/7 crisis response and works to prevent crises before they happen. It assists individuals and families in building stability and connecting with local supports.

See if the START program is available in your area and check out other mental health resources available to Californians at: https://www.dds.ca.gov/newsletter/mental-health-awareness-month-the-start-program

National Center for START Services

For the latest shelter locations and community resource information related to the Hazmat incident, visit: https://wp.me/pgM8my-12n7

Regional Center of Orange County