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Update on DSP wage increase advocacy efforts

The House of Representatives has approved a budget that will result in higher pay for Direct Support Professional pay! (Here is some background about how ADEC CEO Donna Belusar has been asking local lawmakers to increase DSP pay.) You can take a moment to celebrate that victory, but then we need to get back to work. Only half the battle has been won. Now it’s the Senate’s turn to look at the budget and determine where Indiana’s money should go for the next several years.
 
You can make a difference. If you are passionate about making sure DSPs are paid what they are worth, reach out to your local Senator and tell him or her what we already know: That direct support professionals make a difference every day in the lives of people with disabilities.
 
Here’s how:

• Use this “Find Your Legislator” tool. Enter your address and find your State Senator.

• Write a letter, call the phone number or send an email to the State Senator that represents your district.

• Not sure what to say? Check out these “Talking Points” from The Arc of Indiana or contact Michelle Sokol at sokolm@adecinc.com for tips.

Click here to register today!

March Anniversaries

Congratulations to the following staff members who celebrate milestone anniversaries with ADEC this month! We are so grateful for your service.

Ten Years
Margaret Cook

Five Years
Donna L. Belusar
Susan Faltynski
Marilyn Myers

One Year*
Tra Shawna Le Ann Jefferson

*As part of an HR initiative, each person who reached their one year anniversary received a special one-time $100 award for achieving this milestone. Way to go!