Diane Wilush came to UCP of Georgia in 1994 and has led the organization through tremendous growth, from a small nonprofit serving the Atlanta area to an organization providing comprehensive services for more than 500 individuals and families statewide.
With more than 35 years of experience in developing community-based supports and advocating for the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Diane also sits on the board for SPADD and leads a team in the They Deserve More campaign.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- What a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is and what issues they face in Georgia
- The impact of low wages and high turnover on the individuals they support
- How COVID-19 is impacting group homes, caregivers, and the individuals they support
- Why They Deserve More was created
- What Georgians can do to support these DSPS
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