PRESS RELEASE

HOPE – The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) National
Advocacy Campaign is sponsoring Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week
beginning Sunday, September 11.

Rainbow of Challenges and Prescott/Nevada County Special Services will observe the week with
a wide variety of activities and gifts to show support to all area DSPs.

A planned DSP appreciation reception will be held on Wednesday, September 14, from 2:00-
5:00 p.m. in the ROC cafeteria.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are employees serving as direct care workers, in-home
support workers, personal assistants and attendants to ensure that people with disabilities are
able to live more independently and in community settings.

The appreciation event is an opportunity for ROC and the entire community to honor the local
direct support workforce and the tremendous difference they make each day in the lives of
those they serve.

Rainbow of Challenges, Inc. (ROC) is a private, non-profit, community-based provider of a vast
array of supports and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Rainbow
of Challenges is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

For more information, please contact Rainbow of Challenges at 870-777-4501.