Inviting DSPs Participating in the Career Path for Focus Groups!

We are holding a series of focus groups for Direct Support Professionals participating in the career path to gather input on the College of Direct Support, portfolio, mentoring, and coordination of the career path. Participant point of view is extremely important to us. If you are a DSP and/or mentor participating in the Career Path/College of Direct Support and from one of the following agencies: Allies, Inc., The Arcs of Atlantic, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Warren Counties, Bancroft, Caring with Compassion, CP of North Jersey, Matheny Medical and Educational Center, Partnerships for People, or UCP of Hudson County we’d like to hear from you.

August 8, 2008
10:30am – 1:00pm
Arc of Middlesex
219 Blackhorse Lane
North Brunswick, NJ 08902


August 18, 2008
10:30am – 1:00pm
Matheny Medical & Educational Center
65 Highland Ave.
Peapack, NJ 07977


August 19, 2008
10:30am – 1:00pm
Hammonton Library
451 S. Egg Harbor Rd.
Hammonton, NJ 08037

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Registration is limited to those DSPs participating in the career path. Please register to attend one of the 3 focus groups being held throughout the state. A stipend of $75 will be provided for those DSPs attending the focus groups “off-the-clock” (i.e. not being paid by their employer to attend).

Mail or fax the form to:

Beth Ong
The Boggs Center/UMDNJ
P.O. Box 2688
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-2688
Phone: 732-235-9327
Fax: 732-235-9330
Email: elizabeth.ong@umdnj.edu



Please complete the registration form. Please select the date you will attend and indicate whether you are requesting a stipend. The Boggs Center will send you a confirmation letter and directions two weeks before the focus group.