Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is an annual week of nationwide celebrations in which we all honor the professionals who make up the foundation of supports for people with disabilities. DSP Recognition Week 2023 is taking place September 10-16.

We’ve asked organizations and individuals to use the hashtag #DSPRW2023 and tell us about their events honoring DSPs. Below is just a sample of these amazing celebrations. Search the hashtag on Twitter and Facebook to view them all!

See the Celebrations!

A Direct Support Professional is someone who…

❤️ Devotes their time to helping others Live Courageously
❤️ Boldly encourages others to achieve their goals

Happy #DSPRW2023, and thank you to all our incredible DSPs for all you do! pic.twitter.com/wTkKTgmMBE

— Penn-Mar Human Services (@PennMarHS) September 12, 2023

All this week, September 10-16, we’re celebrating them, their passion, and the work they do to support people with disabilities in our community. Thank you, #DSPs! #DSPRW2023 #directsupportprofessional #DSPRecognitionWeek #disabilitypride @TheRealANCOR pic.twitter.com/31lhafVWJw

— National Children's Center (NCC) (@ncc_inc) September 12, 2023

It's #DSPRW2023! DSPs are the unsung heroes who selflessly provide support, care, and companionship to people with disabilities every single day. DSPs go above and beyond to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Thank you, DSPs! We couldn't do what we do without you! pic.twitter.com/USOoTUZAAE

— Aspire Living & Learning (@ALLinc_org) September 11, 2023

Happy Direct Support Professional Recognition Week! We are so proud of our Direct Support Professionals! All this week, we’re celebrating them, their passion, and the work they do to support people with disabilities in our community. #DSPRW2023 pic.twitter.com/oKw7IQ5gIo

— Living Resources NY (@LivResourcesNY) September 12, 2023

Several RCPA members were involved in producing this billboard for DSP week!! We join them in thanking all DSPs for their hard work and dedicated service. On Pennsylvania Route 22 this week, keep an eye out for the Happy DSP Week billboard! #DSPRW2023 #NationalDSPWeek pic.twitter.com/CMt66DGNIs

— RCPA (@paproviders) September 12, 2023

Join Seven Hills as we celebrate our amazing Direct Support Professionals! All this week, September 10-16, we acknowledge their passion and support of people with disabilities in our community. Thank you for your dedication and unwavering care. #DSPRW2023 pic.twitter.com/ca80ZT394J

— SevenHillsFoundation (@SevenHillsFound) September 12, 2023

This week, with @TheRealANCOR, we're shining a spotlight on so many incredible Direct Support Professionals! They are the driving force behind our mission to empower individuals with disabilities to live, work & thrive in their communities: https://t.co/V6d3ZuT61r#DSPRW2023 pic.twitter.com/02QxSFGwC4

— Netsmart (@NetsmartTech) September 12, 2023

This week is Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2023!. Let ANCOR and our community know in the comments 👇 what you're doing to celebrate DSP Recognition Week 2023! https://t.co/bm5FnIDnny

— Foothold Technology (@footholdtech) September 10, 2023

We are so proud of all the Direct Support Professionals who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities! September 10th-16th, we're celebrating them, their passion, and the work they do to support people with IDD in the community. Thank you, DSPs!#dsprw2023 pic.twitter.com/zIK8AId3L3

— IntellectAbility (@ReplacingRisk) September 11, 2023