About the Georgia DSP Council

The Georgia DSP Council is committed to advocating for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), aiming to secure living wages, recognition as a job classification, safe work environments, and middle-class wages. The Council envisions a world with a highly skilled and professional DSP workforce, focusing on improved practice standards, policy changes, and professional development. By representing DSPs directly, the Council seeks to influence state policies and legislation, emphasizing the need for fair compensation and professional recognition for DSPs, whose roles demand a combination of entry-level accessibility and professional-grade skills and responsibilities.