30 Outstanding Employees Honored

People Inc., Western New York’s largest and most experienced health and human services agency, recently recognized 30 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for their exceptional work providing supports and services to people with developmental disabilities and other special needs. The awardees, who are employees of People Inc., were nominated by coworkers, people they serve and the families of those they support. A video recognizing them is also available.

Recipients of these awards demonstrated superior care and consistent dedication and were selected from 186 nominations. They were announced during Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, a week in mid-September during which DSPs are honored annually for their important work.

People Inc., a multispecialty non-profit health and human services agency, provides programs and services to more than 12,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and older adults throughout Western New York and the Greater Rochester region. Since 1970, People Inc. has assisted people to achieve greater degrees of independence and productivity. With nearly 4,000 employees, People Inc. is one of the region’s largest employers. To learn more, visit people-inc.org, follow People Inc. on Facebook or Twitter @PeopleIncNews.