2025 MACS Direct Support & Supervision Conference

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Join Us for an Engaging and Informative Conference!

We are excited to invite you to this year’s Direct Support and Supervision Conference, 2025 Direct Support Supervision Conference, May 14-16, 2025 at the Ashore Hotel & Beach Club in Ocean City, Maryland. At this conference, Direct Support Professionals from across the Maryland will come together to learn, connect, and grow. This event is designed to provide practical strategies, expert insights, and meaningful discussions to enhance your work and impact.

What to Expect

This year MACS will bring back some of our most engaging and informative sessions, focusing on key topics that matter to you. Whether you are looking to refine your skills, stay ahead of industry changes, or gain new perspectives, this conference is packed with valuable takeaways.

Featured Topics:

  • Person-Centered Planning: Learn how to create and implement individualized support strategies that prioritize choice, independence, and meaningful engagement.
  • Recognizing Burnout: Discover the signs of burnout and practical ways to prevent and manage it, ensuring long-term success and well-being.
  • Supervisory Skills: Interviewing, and Documentation in LTSS: Strengthen your leadership skills with best practices in hiring, record-keeping, and compliance within Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS).
  • The DSP Role in Navigating Investigations & Surveys:  Gain a clear understanding of the role Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play in investigations, and regulatory surveys, and how to navigate them effectively.

Why You Should Attend

This conference is an opportunity to deepen your expertise, connect with peers, and leave with actionable strategies to improve your practice. Whether you are a frontline professional, a supervisor, or a direct support staff, these sessions will provide valuable insights to enhance your role.

A Time of Celebration

Every year we want to identify and celebrate those who do so much, sacrifice so much and give so much to care for individuals in our community. They are your very best and we want to know about them. Nominate a DSP or Supervisor and tell us about them. Awards will be given out at the awards dinner during the conference.

Tell us about your nominee for Excellence in Supervision

Tell us about your nominee for Excellence in Direct Support

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from experts, including Dr. Karyn Havey, Sophia Lawson, Nick Burton and Leslie Thompson as they engage in meaningful discussions. Be part of a community dedicated to excellence. Register now to secure your place! Reserve your rooms!