Aspire Living & Learning is delighted to announce that five Aspire Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) have been honored by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR).

Five Aspire DSPs were nominated: Generosa Joyner and Heidi LaGalles from Connecticut, Richard Mecha from Massachusetts, Ann Stone-Doyon from New Hampshire, and Tommy Sharrow from Maryland.

Aspire is proud of all the nominees and what they have accomplished on behalf of the people they support. Generosa will be presented with a Special Category Award for Leadership, Ann and Tommy and were chosen as the DSPs of the Year in their respective states. Heidi and Richard were recognized for their achievements with a certificate of appreciation from ANCOR. Congratulations!

Special Category Award Winners and the DSPs of the Year will be honored at the annual conference on June 14 with a ceremony that will be live streamed on Facebook. You can also watch at one of the local watch parties being organized for that day, details coming soon! Look for stories about the winners in the June edition of Aspire Community News.