DSP Week 2016

Bringing an Appreciation of Arts to Work

Mon, September 19, 2016

It was only appropriate that D.M. Camille Marshall’s introduction to YAI started as a volunteer assisting with the production of Romeo and Juliet featuring the people YAI supports at Manhattan Day Services.

Start Day at 2 A.M.? No Problem

Sun, September 18, 2016

When Leonid Fish and his wife Maya Anbinder set a goal of enjoying more community events, Soraya Dauphin, a Community Habilitation Specialist in Brooklyn, sprung into action.

Keeping People Happy at Rose Lane

Sat, September 17, 2016

The people who live at YAI’s Rose Lane residence in Yonkers, N.Y., are fortunate to have Tamekia White in their lives. Tamekia, a Health Care Specialist, has an eye for detail.

'It's an Honor to See the Changes'

Fri, September 16, 2016

Ana Reyes, a Bronx parent, couldn’t be happier with the progress her 27-year-old daughter Veronica has made with the support of Michelle Balandra, a YAI Community Habilitation Specialist.

Group of people that YAI supports at Astoria Day Hab

A DSP Focuses on Health & Wellness

Thu, September 15, 2016

Susan Zelenski, Direct Support Professional (DSP), embraces a holistic approach to health and wellness, which she is happy to share with everyone at YAI’s Astoria Day Services.

Taking Time to Learn About Rolston

Wed, September 14, 2016

When Rolston Thomside moved into YAI’s 22nd Street Residence in Brooklyn from the Brooklyn Developmental Center, staff knew very little about him. But his life began to change thanks to Ian Thomson and the 22nd Street team.

From Dentist to DSP & Loving It!

Sun, September 11, 2016

Patricia Terrero-Perez spent 11 years practicing dentistry in the Dominican Republic, before moving to the United States. That's when she discovered her true calling as a Direct Support Professional.

Always on Time & Enhancing Lives

Mon, September 12, 2016

Jacqueline Hyde has no regrets when she decided to join YAI's 206th Street residence nearly nine years ago.

DSP of 18 Years Known as 'Captain'

Tue, September 13, 2016

If you see Charles Hunter and Ellen Coren enjoying a meal together in Queens or just window shopping at the mall, chances are YAI's Stephen Middleton, a Direct Support Professional, will be there, too.