COVID-19 Impact on Direct Support Professionals and Providers of Intellectual Disability/Autism Services
BriefExpanding Access & Cultural Competence
September 14, 2020
In August 2020, the seven associations in Pennsylvania that represent Intellectual Disability/Autism (ID/A) service providers joined together to collect and analyze data on: 1) the impact of COVID-19 on providers; 2) barriers to direct support professionals (DSPs) being able to work during the pandemic; and 3) the impact on DSP turnover and open position rates.