Dungarvin Inc.

04/29/2026

📢 Known among her Dungarvin colleagues as always willing to go above and beyond for the individuals she supports, we are proud to announce that Employment Specialist Brenda Olson is the ANCOR DSP of the Year for Minnesota!

Brenda brings more than 20 years of experience supporting people with disabilities as she continues to advocate and find ways to help each individual reach their fullest potential.

Dungarvin is incredibly proud of her and so happy she has been recognized for her years of dedication and advocacy with this prestigious award.
Congratulations, Brenda!

Read more about her and her award here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4hjwr

04/29/2026

🎉 Dungarvin was thrilled to watch Direct Support Professional Stephen Kibii accept his DSP of the Year Award during the ANCOR Connect ’26 conference, April 21-23 in Boston!

Stephen works in an Indiana group home, where he has made a huge impact in the lives of the individuals he supports.

Congratulations, Stephen! Your Dungarvin family around the country – and back home – are extremely proud of your commitment to your profession and this national honor.
Keep up the GREAT work!

Read more about him and this award here: https://tinyurl.com/3kj5sxpn

04/28/2026

🔎 Now more than ever, it is vital for professionals in the direct support industry to have the confidence and training to be able to speak to the value they provide in their everyday work. With the future of Medicaid uncertain, their voices are more important than ever.

Last fall, ANCOR launched the new DSP Ambassador Program. The purpose of this program is to give DSPs the ability to “speak up, speak out, and tell their stories about the vital role they play in the communities they support.”

At the ANCOR Connect conference last week, two Dungarvin DSP Ambassadors graduated from the program. Featured here are Denise Martinez from Connecticut and Geno Walters from New Mexico.

What does this mean for us, and for you reading this?

These DSPs are now equipped to engage with our lawmakers, members of the press, and to communities across the country about the importance of their work and to advocate on behalf of the direct support workforce.

We couldn’t be more proud of them and their ongoing commitment to serving others!

To learn more about the DSP Ambassador Program, please visit https://www.ancor.org/dsp-ambassador-program/ .

04/27/2026

🏆Braeden Tyler-Babkirk has a knack for finding creative ways to help the individuals he supports as an Employment Specialist at Compass Career Solutions A Dungarvin Company based in Washington.

That ability, along with his problem-solving skills, compassion and personal dedication to those he serves, recently resulted in a huge honor: an ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources DSP of the Year Award in Innovation!

Braeden and five other Dungarvin DSP of the Year winners from around the country accepted their awards during the ANCOR Connect ’26 conference, April 21-23 in Boston.
Congratulations to Braeden and all of Dungarvin’s DSPs of the Year!

Read about Braeden and his award here: https://tinyurl.com/2y9stp49

04/27/2026

⭐ Last week we spent three days celebrating 6 Direct Support Professionals that were recognized nationally for being the best of the best.

To be a DSP is not easy – it requires patience, tenacity, courage, and a kind heart. Through interactions with the winners, we are proud to say that they truly represent the best of what Dungarvin strives to accomplish through the services we provide.

On Tuesday, we heard from our CEO and ANCOR’s President, Lori Kress, and we danced the night away together.

Wednesday gave us the opportunity to take our DSPs on a tour through Boston and experience a harbor boat tour. Later that evening, we presented them with a token of our gratitude and had a lovely dinner with speeches recognizing them and our ANCOR Ambassador graduates.

Thursday we watched as each of our national winners were recognized in front of their peers as the DSP of the Year for their states. They reminded us that compassion doesn't clock out.

Every year, this experience reminds us to be grateful to each and every Dungarvin DSP throughout the country for the work they do and the hours they put in when no one is watching.
YOU are Dungarvin.

04/22/2026

Today is the day we celebrate YOU on ! 🥳

“So much happens behind the scenes and our admins ensure that everything is taken care of. Each one of these professional team members contributes to our overall success,” explained Suzanne Craig, Office Manager for the state of North Carolina.

Pictured in this collage are teams from North Carolina, Tacoma Washington, and office managers Kassie from Evansville, Indiana and Melissa from Indianapolis.

We are so thankful for each and every one of you.

04/22/2026

📢 Last night, Dungarvin's own CEO Lori Kress provided the President's Address at this year's ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources Connect '26 conference in Boston, MA.

Since 2019, Lori has been on the ANCOR Board of Directors and is now in her final year as Chair of the Board. Tonight she shared some personal insight from her time advocating for the direct support industry. She welcomed 1,556 registered attendees (new record!) on the first night of the conference, including 90 DSPs ( ) from across the country. She asked us to remember the dark and stormy nights we have had to endure grappling with the devastating realities of more than $1 Trillion in budget cuts.

But she reminded us to have faith, that we will weather the storm, because our actions in reaching out to Congress are beginning to have an effect helping others to recognize the immense value of Medicaid -- why we need the program and why we should NOT gut it! While there is much still to do, our collective engagement is being noticed by legislators and policy makers, helping them understand that the services and supports we provide to those who need them are lifesaving.

Take 30 seconds now to add your name to a pre-written message to Congress asking them to protect Medicaid from further cuts: https://www.ancor.org/actions/protect-medicaid/

Wow...and that is only Day 1!? Stay tuned for more learnings and inspirations in the days ahead.

04/20/2026

👉 This Wednesday, April 22nd, is , and we have so many top-notch professionals who we're grateful for that we're celebrating throughout the week!

These lovely people are often the first to greet you when you walk in the door. The positive impact they have on our guests, colleagues, and individuals served across the country is undeniable. Do you recognize any of them in these photos from locations near you?

Administrative Professionals make it possible for us to respect and respond to the choices of people in need of supports, and for that we are grateful to them and for them.

Join us in thanking them in the comments!

04/17/2026

Yesterday, leadership from Indiana and Kentucky held an open house in Evansville, IN to get to know our community better. 🤝

Time was set aside to connect with community partners, introduce new team members, and provide an opportunity for families and individuals to meet with our dedicated new leaders introducing needed change.

Besides the competent and caring services we continue to provide, there are meaningful career opportunities available that directly impact the lives of countless individuals we support.

If you or someone you know is looking for challenging yet purposeful work, please visit https://bit.ly/3Qs2w4X to find an open position in Indiana.

04/17/2026

💙 This month, Dungarvin stands with those individuals identifying as living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

In April, the world celebrates to acknowledge and honor the identities of people on the autism spectrum. “We believe people with autism, no matter where they are on the spectrum, deserve opportunities to live a full and complete life in their communities,” said Dungarvin Minnesota State Director Nat Graf.

We agree and are honored to support more than 800 individuals across the country in our homes and programs.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4chGUkj

Organization honors the diversity, complexity of individuals served

04/15/2026

🖌️ 🎨 Whether you enjoy coloring pages, sketching people, creating papier mâché, or just observing beautiful things, today is World Art Day.

Regardless of who you are, art is available to all. Every year, Dungarvin celebrates and spotlights the individuals we serve by featuring their incredible talent in the arts. The photo featured here was created by Brandon from Ohio, who has dreams and goals of being a graphic designer. (Isn’t this an incredible work of art?!)

Happy World Art Day! Share photos of YOUR art creations in the comments with us.

04/14/2026

✨ Nineteen years of living Inside her Dungarvin Home led to this interview with Lauren.

Take a few minutes to listen to her story, how she came to be with Dungarvin, all that she’s involved in and what her journey with supports has looked like. Thanks to Lauren and her team for welcoming us into her home!

Watch her interview here: https://youtu.be/oHtQJu9YzyI