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Many families ask themselves: “Who will support my loved one when I am no longer able to?” It can be an overwhelming que...
09/03/2026

Many families ask themselves:
“Who will support my loved one when I am no longer able to?”

It can be an overwhelming question, but you don't have to navigate it alone.

Join SEEC's free virtual workshop, Preparing for When I'm Gone: Building a Sustainable Support Plan, on September 30th.

Together, we'll explore practical tools and strategies to help families begin planning for the future with greater confidence and support.

September 30, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Virtual via Zoom

Register today: https://seec-bloom.kindful.com/e/september30th2026

What would you say if you had just 30 seconds to tell the world what a DSP means to you?Direct Support Professionals hel...
09/02/2026

What would you say if you had just 30 seconds to tell the world what a DSP means to you?

Direct Support Professionals help people build lives filled with choice, connection, independence, and opportunity. Their impact is often felt every day but rarely seen by the broader community.

Help us celebrate the impact of DSPs by recording a quick video to finish this sentence: "A DSP is..." Use 1 or 2 words and tell us why you chose them.

Your video can be recorded from your phone in less than a minute, but it could help someone understand the true value of this work.

Video submissions close September 6th. http://SEEC.memfox.io/bwoqzd

Teams are starting to come together. Friends are making plans. People are already talking about SEEC's FootGolf Event wh...
09/01/2026

Teams are starting to come together. Friends are making plans. People are already talking about SEEC's FootGolf Event which is just over a month away on October 4th.

If you've been thinking about registering now is the time. Player spots are limited, and preparing for event day gets much easier as registrations come in.

Expect a fun afternoon at Sligo Creek Golf Course, with by food, drinks, and plenty of good company.

Register today: https://seec-bloom.kindful.com/e/seec-9th-annual-footgolf

Learn more about SEEC and the communities we support: https://www.seeconline.org

A unanimous committee vote was an important step. Now we need Congress to keep the momentum going.Direct Support Profess...
08/25/2026

A unanimous committee vote was an important step. Now we need Congress to keep the momentum going.

Direct Support Professionals are still not recognized as a distinct occupation by the federal government. The Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act would help change that by improving workforce data and strengthening future efforts around recruitment, retention, and compensation.

If you'd like to support DSP recognition, take a moment to contact your Senators and Representative:
https://www.seeconline.org/advocate/

The best opportunities often don't wait until the deadline. Our upcoming event is getting closer, and several sponsorshi...
08/19/2026

The best opportunities often don't wait until the deadline.

Our upcoming event is getting closer, and several sponsorship opportunities are already filling. Every sponsor helps create a day centered on connection, inclusion, and the simple but important experience of belonging.

The sponsorship deadline is September 4th, but limited-availability sponsorship levels may be spoken for before then.

If sponsorship has been on your to-do list, now is a good time to reserve your spot.

Details and sponsorship information: https://seec-bloom.kindful.com/e/seec-9th-annual-footgolf. Please share this with your networks.

08/18/2026

The hardest labels to leave behind are often the ones other people put on us.

The New Me: Living Without Labels by Macena is a story about being seen for who you are, not who others assume you to be. Through Macena's partnership with SEEC, this message of self-direction, belonging, and living life on your own terms reaches even further.

Get the book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-new-me-macena-mason/1149823891?ean=2940184933078 , https://www.amazon.com/New-Me-Living-Without-Labels-ebook/dp/B0GZR8PP2J
(Video created in collaboration with Macena and Jacqueline Neal, SEEC Customized Employment Consultant)

The people who thrive at SEEC are curious about others, comfortable building relationships, and willing to slow down lon...
08/12/2026

The people who thrive at SEEC are curious about others, comfortable building relationships, and willing to slow down long enough to listen.

The work is real. The connections are real. And every day looks a little different.

Learn more about careers at SEEC: https://www.seeconline.org/careers/

A clean front window might seem like a small thing, but it's often the first welcome a visitor receives.At the National ...
08/11/2026

A clean front window might seem like a small thing, but it's often the first welcome a visitor receives.

At the National Capital Trolley Museum, David helps make that welcome possible by keeping the entrance windows spotless and inviting. His work is part of what helps visitors feel cared for before they even step inside.

Partnerships like this create opportunities for people to contribute their skills in ways that matter, while helping local organizations with the everyday work that keeps their spaces running smoothly. When businesses, museums, and community organizations open their doors, everyone benefits.

Interested in exploring what a partnership could look like for your organization? Learn more here: https://www.seeconline.org/become-a-partner/

Before a first day at work, there is practice. There are routines to learn, questions to ask, skills to build, and confi...
08/10/2026

Before a first day at work, there is practice.

There are routines to learn, questions to ask, skills to build, and confidence that grows one step at a time. Project SEARCH Boot Camp is part of that preparation.
It gives interns space to get ready for the expectations, relationships, and possibilities that come with employment.

Learn about SEEC employment services https://www.seeconline.org/employment-services/ and Project SEARCH at https://www.seeconline.org/transition-services/

On August 6, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously approved S. 3211, the Recognizi...
08/07/2026

On August 6, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously approved S. 3211, the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act, advancing the bill to the full Senate for consideration. The legislation would direct the federal government to consider creating a distinct occupational classification for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), providing better data on wages, vacancies, turnover, and workforce shortages while formally recognizing DSPs as essential professionals.

This matters to SEEC because DSPs are the foundation of the supports and services that help people live meaningful lives in their communities. Increased recognition of the profession can strengthen future advocacy efforts around workforce development, compensation, recruitment, and retention. While the bill still has additional steps before becoming law, this unanimous vote is an encouraging sign that policymakers are paying attention to the critical role DSPs play every day and the workforce challenges facing the field.

Thank you to all DSPs and advocates whose voices continue to elevate the profession and the people we support.

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