Why a Podcast, SOC Bill, and Introducing Monique St. Clair

Welcome to Episode 1 of ANCOR Links!

In our inaugural episode, you’ll hear from our CEO, Barbara Merrill, and COO, Gabrielle Sedor, as they share why we’re excited about this podcast, and what to expect in this and future episodes.

Then we welcome Joe Macbeth, President & CEO of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, for a chat with Elise Aguilar, ANCOR’s Director of Federal Relations. Joe and Elise discuss the importance of having a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for DSPs—and how you can lend your advocacy to legislation making its way through Congress.

In our final conversation of the episode, we are delighted to share the important perspective of Monique St. Clair, ANCOR’s 2023 National Direct Support Professional of the Year. In a conversation with Noah Block, ANCOR’s Advocacy Manager, Monique tells us why she became a DSP, the challenges and triumphs of the job, and how best to support DSPs now and in the future.

This podcast is produced by ANCOR, the leading voice in Washington, DC, for providers of services for people with disabilities. To learn more, visit ancor.org.

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Intro Music ⓒ V for Victory - Audionautix Outro Music ⓒ Dirt Rhodes - Kevin MacLeod