Episode 11

Episode 11: Dupree Edwards talks about the DSP who wouldn't give up on him.

Published on: 13th May, 2025

Dupree once struggled with tasks like cooking, cleaning, and daily living skills. He felt DSPs gave up on him, but things started to get better when Miss Gail came into the picture. She taught Dupree that freedom has responsibility and she believed that he could achieve his dreams.

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A Closer Look at Frontline Initiative
Explores the most current and relevant issues covered in "Frontline Initiative" magazine
Are you a direct support professional or frontline supervisor who loves to learn more about best practices for supporting people with intellectual disability? In “A Closer Look,” we explore the most current and relevant issues covered in "Frontline Initiative." Produced by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration and the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, "Frontline Initiative" is a bi-annual online magazine by and for the direct support workforce. z.umn.edu/FrontlineInitiative