Earlier this year, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp proclaimed September 10-16 as Direct Support Professional Week. “We provide that service to them in their homes so that they are in a safe environment in which they can integrate with the community and also continue to learn and be the best individual that they possibly can be,” Barkley said. Approximately 20,000 Georgians are employed as DSPs. Direct Service Professional week is a show of appreciation to DSPs that brings awareness to the shortage of DSPs in the field.
