Supportive Behavioral Resources, Inc

09/10/2025

Our apologies! It seems we mistakenly duplicated a picture in our NADSP post. Due to technical difficulties, we can't make changes right now, but wanted to make sure Bibi receives the recognition she deserves for her NADSP certification. Way to go Bibi and we are so happy for your many successes.

09/10/2025

Today, we celebrated our recent NADSP-certified staff. These highly qualified Direct Support Professionals participated in a vigorous certification process and spent many hours preparing for their testing requirements. Congrats to everyone on this outstanding achievement.

09/10/2025

Today, we would like to highlight Natasha Wallace. Natasha has worked at SBR and with Gina for over 20 years. She will also be honored Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services later this month. Natasha ensures Gina's well-being and encourages her to be an active member of the Community. Due to Natasha's dedication and commitment, Gina is known throughout the community and enjoys many daily activities, such as dance class, advocacy events with Vision For Equality and volunteering. Thank you, Natasha, for your admirable dedication to the field of Direct Support Professionals, and for everything that you do to support Gina daily.

09/09/2025

We met up with Bibi Arjun and Justine for DSP Week. Bibi has been a Direct Support Professional at SBR for over 15 years. She believes patience and a passion for helping others contribute to her success. Bibi is never bored, and there isn't a day that she wakes up and doesn't want to go to work. Justine loves being out in the community with Bibi and spending time with her friends, going to the gym, and bowling. Bibi's dedication enables Justine to live her best life and participate fully in her community. Thank you, Bibi, for your dedication and supporting Justine to live her best life.

09/09/2025

Today, we would like to acknowledge Direct Support Professional Rebecca Dever. Rebecca has been a caregiver for over 30 years and has been a DSP with SBR for just under 2 years. Rebecca has always been inclined to help people. While she does admit that being a Direct Support Professional can be exhausting on some days, she truly enjoys her career. She loves to be out in the community with the individuals that she supports and recognizes the importance of choice and fostering independence. Thank you, Rebecca, for all that you do!

09/08/2025

Congratulations to our Home-Based Direct Support Professional, Saye G Bunnah. Saye will be receiving an Honorable Mention Award from Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services for his work as a DSP. Saye creates an environment of self-advocacy and choices for Shane and Julius, whom he works with daily. He believes in empowering individuals and fostering independence. Shane and Julius consider Saye family and rave about his cooking skills. He acknowledges his career as a DSP isn't easy, but credits his passion for caregiving and helping others to his success. Thank you, Saye for all your hard work and dedication.

09/08/2025

Happy DSP Week! Direct Support Professional, Trudy Peak, will receive the Kathy Syke's It's All About Community Award from Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services later this month. Trudy was chosen from over 60 nominations for her outstanding work supporting individuals in the community. Congrats, Trudy, on your award and all that you do to promote inclusion in the community.

09/07/2025

During DSP Week, we would like to recognize our outstanding Direct Support Professionals. Last year, Kathleen Laverty was awarded the prestigious Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability DSP Advocate of the Year for her outstanding advocacy work with her brother, Chris. Today, she is still an active advocate for her brother and the disability community. Kathleen and Chris have traveled to Harrisburg, met with local Legislators, including Senator Joe Picozzi Senator Joe Picozzi and Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania, and wrote letters in support of Medicaid. Kathleen and Chris are consistently promoting inclusion wherever they go! Thank you, Kathleen, for all your hard work.

09/07/2025

Today is the start of DSP Week, and we can't wait to honor all our hardworking, dedicated Direct Support Professionals. They are often unsung heroes, providing individuals with the ability to live independent and inclusive everyday lives. From personal care, community participation, and life skills maintenance and development, our DSPs are the backbone of what we, as an organization, do daily. There aren't enough words to express our gratitude.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day to all our staff, friends, and family. We hope you have a fun and safe day!

08/29/2025

Beginning Tuesday, SEPTA will be restoring some critical routes necessary for student transportation. Please have a look at the link below for more information.

The City of Philadelphia is using $135 million to help SEPTA restore bus lines most used by school students.

08/26/2025

Join us at the Disability Summit on September 25, 2025! Register now, as tickets go fast.
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Get ready to break barriers and celebrate diversity at the Disability Summit 2025 - a day of empowerment, inclusion, and innovation!