HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 09-14 Proclamations - Direct Support Professional Recognition WeekCITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
OFFICE. OF THE MAYOR MOHR
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PROCLAMATION
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK
WHEREAS, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are the primary providers of community -based
long-term support services for tens of thousands of individuals with disabilities in Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, DSPs are valued for their work in building respectful and trusted relationships with
individuals to assist them with their most intimate needs; and
WHEREAS, DSPs provide essential support to individuals with disabilities to stay connected to
family, friends, coworkers, and the community, helping them to define and live a quality life; and
WHEREAS, DSPs provide a broad range of individualized supports, including meal preparation,
medication assistance, personal care and life skills training, mobility, work and life enrichment
opportunities, and other daily tasks; and
WHEREAS, DSPs support informed choices and person -centered practices that honor and respect
the individuals with disabilities they serve; and
WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 outbreak, DSPs have played an instrumental role in ensuring
safety and maintaining dedicated support and care for those they serve; and
WHEREAS, an adequate workforce of high -quality DSPs is necessary for the people of Minnesota
to respond to die needs of people with disabilities, and minimize more costly settings such as hospitals
or institutions; and
WHEREAS, DSPs are one of the fastest growing positions in Minnesota and demand for their skills
is great; and yet low wages and demographic trends are creating a growing shortage of DSPs, leading
to increased turnover; and
WHEREAS, public officials are key advocates in building awareness and addressing the issues facing
this publicly funded workforce.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CAROL A. MUELLER, MAYOR of the City of Mounds View do hereby
proclaiihh September 13-19, 2020 as:
IRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK
under my hand and seal of thhe City of Mounds View
this 14'day of September, 2020
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Carol A. Mueller, Mayor