Political Quotes

“I rise today with my colleagues Senators Collins, Brown, Blumenthal, Markey, Portman, King, Warren, Menendez, and Klobuchar to recognize the week beginning September 10th, 2017-- this week--as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. The Senate has passed a similar resolution for the past nine years. Direct Support Professionals are an invaluable part of our Nation's health care system, caring for the most vulnerable Americans, including the chronically ill, seniors, and those living with a disability. With the help of Direct Support Professionals, these individuals can perform daily activities that many people take for granted, such as eating, bathing, dressing, and leaving the house. The work of Direct Support Professionals ensures that these individuals can be active participants in their communities. In our Country, we are incredibly fortunate to have millions of service-oriented Americans who are willing to rise to the task of becoming a Direct Support Professional. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of DSPs is projected to grow by an average of 26 percent from 2014 to 2024, compared to a 7 percent average growth rate for all occupations during that period. Unfortunately, direct support professionals are often forced to leave the jobs they love due to low wages and excessive, difficult, work hours.…”