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Board Committees

NADSP Membership Committee

The mission of the Membership Committee is to provide leadership on organizational topics related to all aspects of membership. This includes, but is not limited to, membership structure and categories, determining membership rates, benefits of membership and development of related policies. Most currently, the committee identifies strategies for growing the membership base, evaluates current membership strategies, and has provided input and guidance on streamlined dual membership processes.

The work of this committee is creative and is looking for committee members who are passionate about the work of the NADSP and would like to participate in its growth and national recognition.

The committee meets every other month or more as needed by telephone.
Committee Chair: Earl Foxx, efoxx@nadsp.org

NADSP Advocacy and Legislation Committee

The mission of the NADSP Advocacy and Legislation committee is to change policy to make a difference in the lives of direct support professionals and the people we serve. This committee is currently working with allies to reintroduce and pass HR1279 the "Direct Support Professional Fairness and Security Act", developing a protocol for collaboration, developing policy leaders and growing the NADSP policy community from the grass roots.

The committee meets by conference call every other month or more often during key policy efforts.
Committee Co-chairs:Co-Chairs Stephanie Marsh, ghstrdr@iamotelephone.com and Joe Macbeth, joem@nysacra.org

NADSP Education, Training, and Workforce Development Committee (ETWD)

The mission of this committee is to provide leadership on organizational activities that relate to the following topics:
  1. NADSP Credentialing
  2. NADSP Accreditation
  3. The NADSP Moving Mountains Award
  4. The NADSP Code of Ethics
  5. Educational standard/practice guidelines
Since 2007, the ETWD has played an active role in shaping and piloting the structures and policies for the NADSP Credentialing Program and more recently, the NADSP Accreditation Program. The Committee will be responsible for building the capacity of NADSP to determine if training and educational programs can be accredited as providing a robust program that is aligned with the NADSP standards and requirements to prepare candidates for the NADSP Credential. Both Credentialing and Accreditation will continue to be priorities for the Committee’s attention because they are in the early stages of implementation and will continue to be refined and revised as they unfold in this initial period. Another emerging priority for the committee will be assisting with updating practice guidelines for direct support professionals.

The work has been creative and fun and we welcome you if you are interested in education and training issues and willing to pitch in with the other team members. We meet monthly on the phone and communicate frequently by e-mail.
Committee Chair: Marianne Taylor, mtaylor@nadsp.org

NADSP Communications Committee

The NADSP Communication Committee has been charged with all activities related to NADSP communications, including marketing materials, newsletters, and website information and electronic communications. The committee works with other NADSP groups and committees as needed to reach goals set forth by the NADSP.

Work tasks of the committee include:
  • Supporting the development and publication of the Frontline Initiative 3x year.
  • Writing FI articles and/or assist with identifying potential authors.
  • Providing input into the full FI editorial board.
  • Assisting in the ongoing maintenance of the NADSP website. Identifying additional information to be added to site, overseeing redesign and providing input for needed changes.
  • Providing input to the development and dissemination of the E-Flash.
The committee meets monthly by phone and communicates regularly via email.
Committee Co-Chair: Danyetta Najoli dnajoli@laddinc.org