News And Events
The very latest articles, events, and developments from NADSP
The Role of Direct Support Professionals in Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3, serves as a ...
NADSP Condemns President’s Use of the “R-Word
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals is deeply disheartened by the President’s recent use of the “R-word” to attack ...
A Time for Gratitude
The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time for reflection, connection, and especially appreciation. It’s no different for all of ...
Join Us In Welcoming Our New Board Members!
The NADSP Board of Directors and Staff would like to recognize with gratitude our outgoing board members, starting with our ...
The Positive Impact Of Professional Development For DSPs
The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs ...
Let’s Talk: Practice and Study Makes You Professional! The Role of Continuing Education for Direct Support Professionals
Join NADSP team members, John Raffaele and Brian Gelb for a webinar exploring how DSP training, education, and professional development empower ...
NADSP Policy Update: Federal Shutdown & SNAP Benefits, WIC Services
Dear Colleagues, Because of the ongoing federal government shutdown that began on October 1, tens of thousands of Direct Support ...
Let’s Talk: Technology First: Empowering People, Expanding Possibilities
Constance Harrington, author of this month's International Journal for Direct Support Professionals, joins NADSP’s John Raffaele on “Let’s Talk” to ...
Receive 15 Months of NADSP Membership For The Price of 12 Months
The mission of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is to elevate the status of direct support professionals ...
NADSP Policy Update Regarding Federal Shutdown October 2025
Dear Direct Support Professionals, The government shutdown seems to be about one thing. There are some folks in Congress that ...
What Hurts Most About This Week’s Autism “Discovery”
Written by Gary Blumenthal, Public Policy and Communications Advisor I’ve lived my whole life as the brother of Steven Phillip ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Carol Stank
Congratulations to Carol Stank who has been selected as the September 2025 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
NADSP Board Rejects Trump Administration Comments on Autism
The Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) rejects recent comments from senior federal officials ...
Let’s Talk: Beyond Companionship: How Dogs Support People To Thrive
The numerous roles that a dog can play in a person’s life is ever evolving and growing beyond “man’s best ...
Let’s Talk: The Art of Connection: Establishing and Repairing Rapport in Direct Support Settings
Rapport is not just “nice to have,” it is the foundation upon which all effective support is built. This is ...
DSPs & The Development Of An Individualized Plan
The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs ...
2025 John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Direct Support Workforce Advocacy & Leadership Honoree: Bonnie Jean Brooks
The John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Direct Support Workforce Advocacy & Leadership Bonnie Jean Brooks (2025) The National Alliance ...
BJ Stasio, Hingsburger Humanitarian Award 2025 Honoree
The Dave Hingsburger Humanitarian Award BJ Stasio (2025) The NADSP is proud to recognize BJ Stasio with the Hingsburger Humanitarian ...
2025 NADSP Conference: ELEVATE Schedule
The 2025 NADSP Conference: ELEVATE is shaping up to be our biggest conference yet! We’ve added more breakout sessions, which ...
Let’s Talk: Summertime and The Living Should Be Easy: Supporting People with Significant Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Summer Activities
This month’s Let’s Talk is all about the current season. Summer. Pools. Beaches. Cookouts. Camping. Summer is often seen as ...
