Thankful for DSPs?
Governor Murphy Needs to Hear From You!
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is the time to tell Governor Murphy how thankful we are for Direct Support Professionals in New Jersey and why there must be salary increases for these staff in the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget. Governor Murphy and his Administration are already making decisions about funding priorities for next year. If you or a loved one depend on DSPs, or if you are a DSP working hard to support someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), we need your voice. DSPs are NOT just convenient to have. Their support is NOT optional and their importance can NOT be overstated. They are a necessity for people with I/DD and their families and the Governor must hear it!
Instructions for Sending the Thanksgiving Card
  1. Pick a card below based on whether you're a self-advocate, a family member or a Direct Support Professional.
  2. Click to download the card and print the card in black and white or color.
  3. Sign your name at the bottom. (You should feel free to add a personal message about the importance of DSPs in the space provided, but this is not required.)
  4. Send the letter in a stamped envelope to:
The Honorable Phil Murphy
Office of the Governor
PO Box 001
Trenton, NJ 08625
Family Member
Self-Advocate
Direct Support Professional
The Arc of NJ | 732.246.2525 | advocacy@arcnj.org | www.arcnj.org