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Capitol Correspondence - 05.04.19

If You Can’t Join Us in Portland for Our Annual Conference… You Can Still Celebrate DSPs with Us!

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ANCOR is re-sharing this earlier message as a reminder to our members who could not join us in Portland that we will be livestreaming the 2019 Direct Support Professional of the Year.

Mark Your Calendars to Watch the Live Stream of the

2019 Direct Support Professional of the Year Awards Presentation

One week from today, we’ll be honoring nearly five dozen Direct Support Professionals at our Annual Conference in Portland with the presentation of the 2019 DSP of the Year awards.

We know that many in the ANCOR community are eager to be part of this inspiring presentation, even if you aren’t able to join us in Oregon. So, we’re live streaming it on Facebook! Mark your calendars to view the live stream of Bridges to Excellence: 2019 Direct Support Professional of the Year Awards Presentation, which will take place from 2:30-4:00pm PDT next Wednesday, May 8.

To view the live stream, be sure you’re following ANCOR on Facebook, and visit our page at 2:30 pm PDT next Wednesday to view the full plenary.

Want to share the fun? Here are three ideas for how you can bring this inspiring event to your friends, family and colleagues:

  • If a DSP from your organization is being honored, consider hosting a watch party in a conference room for staff who can’t make the journey to Portland. We recommend providing popcorn!
  • If you’re thinking about nominating a DSP for an award in 2020, share this email with relevant staff and encourage them to tune in.
  • If you’re simply eager to show the world what I/DD providers are all about, invite your networks to Like @TheRealANCOR on Facebook so they receive a notification when we go Live on Wednesday.

ANCOR extends its gratitude to Platinum Partner Relias, proud sponsors of the 2019 Direct Support Professional of the Year awards.