What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is SRES 383.
Recognizing Direct Support Professionals Week
The U.S. Senate designated the week of September 12, 2021, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week. This aims to highlight the crucial role these individuals play in providing care and support to millions of people with disabilities, enabling them to live with dignity and participate actively in society. The resolution also points out their hard work, low wages, and inadequate benefits, which contribute to staffing shortages in this vital field.
Key points
Designation of a special week to acknowledge the work of individuals supporting people with disabilities.
Emphasis that direct support professionals help people with disabilities live in their communities, avoid costly institutional care, and manage daily challenges.
Highlighting the shortage of these workers and the need to improve their working conditions, including wages and benefits.
Encouragement for the Bureau of Labor Statistics to collect data specific to this professional group, which can aid in better public policy planning.
Status:
Adopted
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