Example (free) Articles and publications - direct support professionals

Peter Leidy has over 20 years of experience working for people with disabilities

Learning from people with disabilities and those who support them since 1983

Madison Wisconsin's Peter Leidy (musician, keynote speaker, supports people with disabilites, training)

Human Services: Training and speaking for disability support staff

Music (my other side):

In training, workshops and less formal discussions it is important to get staff talking and really listen to what they have to say about their experiences doing important work.

I wrote the following papers to be used as conversation starters for groups of direct support professionals.

Download these free articles and discussion papers:

10 Things I'd Like to Tell My Employer (.pdf)

Bringing Who We Are to What We Do (.pdf)

Doing Our Best Work (.pdf)

If I Knew Then What I Know Now (.pdf)

Making Connections: Direct Support Staff as Bridge Builders

What'd I Say (.pdf)

When Are You Going to Get a REAL Job (.pdf)

Whose Life Is It Anyway (.pdf)

Shoulder to Shoulder: Celebrating the Important Work of Direct Support Workers (.pdf)

Peter also contributed to three books published by:
Options in Community Living / Inclusion Press.

Peter's conference keynotes and workshops often address themes in these papers.

Example (free) Articles and publications - direct support professionals

Peter Leidy has over 20 years of experience working for people with disabilities

Learning from people with disabilities and those who support them since 1983

Human Services: Training and speaking for disability support staff

Music (my other side):

Human Services / Community Support:

Music:

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