Thank you to everyone who responded to our action alert regarding the Direct Support Professional (DSP) living wage issue and sent holiday cards to Governor Chris Christie. We've heard that more than 1,000 cards were mailed to his office.  It's extremely important that we remind the State that Direct Support Professionals (DSP) have a tremendous impact on the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Stay tuned for future updates and activities as the State Budget process moves along


Join the Coalition for DSP Living Wage Today!
The Coalition for DSP Living Wage is comprised of families, community provider agencies, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and, most importantly, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). These members share a common belief that individuals with I/DD deserve to live rich and meaningful lives as fully integrated members of our communities. Toward that end, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), who play a critical role in meeting this objective, must be paid a living wage.  By joining  the Coalition, you are adding your voice to hundreds of others to ensure that the message  to increase the wages of Direct Support Professionals (DSP) is heard all throughout the State. Please join the Coalition and forward this email and encourage your  friends, family and colleagues to join the Coalition for DSP Living Wage! 


Coalition for DSP Living Wage Steering Committee Members

The Arc of New Jersey
The Alliance for the  Betterment of Citizens with Disabilities 
The New Jersey Association of Community Providers
Autism New Jersey  
New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities 
The Family Support Coalition of New Jersey 
New Jersey Statewide Self-Advocacy Network 
The Statewide Regional Family Support Planning Councils.