An Oregon Medicaid Agency Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Brandon

Direct Support Professional

Brandon

Hi, I’m Brandon- As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), my passion is to assist individuals to gain or maintain the skills needed to enjoy life as independently as possible.

In every aspect of my life, I have always focused on helping others to be seen as a vital part of the community they live in. Much of that time has been helping educate those with little to no challenges, to view those who do have challenges as vital parts of the community they live in, not a waste of time or resources. Everyone deserves to be heard, respected AND valued. When people feel valued, they also feel safe and secure and that is, and always has been, a fundamental right of everyone.

By listening to what people are saying or asking, I have found it not just beneficial, but vital, when helping individuals to be inspired, motivated and excited about being part of their community. Most of the time, individuals just need someone to LISTEN to what they want and need, then help them come up with a plan to achieve their goals.

Through the many challenges of life, I have developed many strategies that have helped me be successful in my endeavors. I have been able to pass on some of those ideas to individuals who have found it helpful in their own struggles. I am always willing to share what I have learned, if people ask, but ONLY if they want the information. My job is to assist people in developing or maintaining the skills they need to live as independently as possible. It would truly be an honor to be part of YOUR team, helping you to have the best life you can.

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