Benchmark DSP Wins Award at ANCOR Conference

Photo: Yared Belew of Benchmark Human Services

ANCOR, one of INARF’s national partners, recently honored Direct Support Professionals from around the country for their commitment and dedication to those they serve. Held during the 2015 ANCOR Conference: Ignite! a Direct Support Professional (DSP) from every state was recognized for contributions to the field. Yared Belew of INARF member Benchmark Human Services was the recipient from Indiana.

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Belew was commended for a 14-year career of building relationships that empower the individual’s he supports. His adapatability in supporting individuals with widely varying needs was also noted. In nominating him for this award, his supervisor Anne Titus shared “His ability to work with a variety of individuals with different abilities and needs makes him invaluable. Yared is dependable and recognizes that both individuals served and his colleagues depend on him. Managers trust Yared to assist individuals to make good decisions, and even rely on him to help train new DSPs.” 

On behalf of the INARF family congratulates to Belew and Benchmark Human Services on this important honor!