Gov. Dayton Issues Proclamation in Honor of DSP Week

Governor Dayton has issued an official proclamation declaring the week of September 7-13, 2014 as Direct Support Professionals Week. By issuing this proclamation, Governor Dayton joins 32 other Governors as well as the mayor of Washington D.C. in recognizing the week as Direct Support Professionals Week.

Within the proclamation, Governor Dayton states: "Direct support professionals provide essential support that helps individuals with disabilities stay connected to family, friends and the community; and direct support professionals help individuals live meaningful, productive lives, and make it possible for them to live successfully in their communities."

The Phoenix Residence would like to thank Governor Dayton for issuing this statement and the thousands of Direct Support Professionals around the state that deserve to be honored for the extraordinary work.