10/20/2026
Advocacy works. Last year, our community showed up and made its voice heard. We secured a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII), and the average Direct Support Professional (DSP) starting wage rose 2.6%, bringing it to $19.03.
Investments help provide more consistent care, keep experienced staff on the job, and strengthen services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Tell your legislators to invest: https://bit.ly/4gIsz1w