We are so very proud to announce that four Dungarvin DSPs were selected as ANCOR DSP of the Year winners for their respective states!

Since 2007 the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) has recognized the efforts of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who go above and beyond the call of duty, time and time again, to enrich the lives of the people with disabilities whom they support. A DSP of the Year is selected for each state among hundreds of nominations which detail the inspiring work that is performed every day on behalf of a person with a disability. Dungarvin has established a tradition of employing amazing staff who have been selected for this prestigious award since it’s inception. This year, the Dungarvin DSPs who were selected as DSP of the Year winners for their respective states are:

Jennifer Acree – Dungarvin Colorado, LLC

Johneka Jewell – Dungarvin Indiana, LLC

Dausy Wurie – Dungarvin New Jersey, LLC

Linda Brown – Dungarvin Nevada, LLC

Words cannot adequately express our gratitude for the contributions these Dungarvin DSPs have made in the lives of the people they support, nor can they begin to acknowledge the sacrifices that these extraordinary staff have made in order to maintain their commitment to the individuals who rely on them. Their dedication and unwavering support is truly worthy of this special recognition.

Our DSP of the Year award recipients will be honored at the upcoming ANCOR conference in Portland, OR at a special ceremony on May 8th, and Dungarvin will be hosting a celebratory dinner on their behalf as well. As we feature these incredible DSPs on our Facebook page, please take a minute to extend your personal congratulations to them.

At the Florence, Kentucky Day Program, Valentine’s Day was filled with fun and some wonderful creativity!

Our team decided that we needed some amazing boxes in which our friends could deposit our Valentine’s Day cards.

We started by having everyone pick an animal that was inspirational to him or her. Then the fabulous Dungarvin team consisting of Macie Cousineau, Pam Ballinger, Barbara Pittman and Ron Auteri, helped to bring those ideas to life with the assistance of Laurie from Creative Expressions.

After the creativity was complete, our administrative staff, Dawn Eubank, and Shelbylee Violette, put their heads together to think of a good way to show off all of the masterpieces. They decided to showcase our Valentine’s Day boxes above Shelbylee’s desk in the front lobby. Additionally, we asked that everyone vote on which box captured the animal the best. After adding up all of the votes, Gene C’s Fierce Lion and Lenny C’s Adorable Penguin came out in a tie for First Place.

Gene and His Prize Winning Lion

Lenny and His Prize Winning Penguin

We hope you enjoy them as much as we did.