The State of America's Direct Support Workforce Crisis 2026

New data reveal little sign of meaningful progress ahead of impending wave of funding cuts.
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The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis 2026

The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis explores challenges and highlights the resulting impacts upon the direct support workforce and the continued ability of people with I/DD to access the services they require to live and thrive within their homes and communities.

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Recruitment & Retention
Research & Reports
The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis 2026
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The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis 2025
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Fact Sheets
Data Sheet: I/DD Employee Care
Fact Sheets
Lighten the Load on DSPs — Technology That Cuts Through the Admin and Frees Up Time for Care
Partner Resources
Lighten the Load on DSPs: Technology that Cuts Through the Admin and Frees Up Time for Care
Research & Reports
The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis 2024
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Comment Letters
Coalition Letter in Support of Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Capacity-Building Tools
Overtime Rule Members-Only Briefing Slidedeck
Comment Letters
2023 Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act Sign On Letter
Capacity-Building Tools
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