Direct Support workers help Mainers stay connected to their communities. From her earliest memories, Kathleen’s mother, Alice, has been independent. Having raised four children largely on her own, ...

The nearly five million direct care workers who support older adults and people with disabilities are the largest workforce in the U.S. But despite high demand, many are paid little more than minimum ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. "Our job is support Maria. We want her to be as independent as possible," said direct-support professional Shayla Glamann, who ...

Hourly pay is on the rise for direct support professionals, but advocates say that doesn’t appear to be enough to forestall the barriers facing people with developmental disabilities seeking services.

Editor's note: Direct Support issues will be the focus of a multi-part series. Artist Michelle Schladenhauffen divides her life between “before I got sick” and everything after. The 1991 Portsmouth ...