Resources
Guides, reports, and more to help you elevate the status of DSPsThe National Alliance For Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has compiled a number of resources to assist direct support professionals, people receiving services, family members, human service organizations, state/national associations, and more. These include guides, reports, toolkits, and more that cover a variety of topics related to the direct support professional workforce.
Code of Ethics
The NADSP Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a straightforward and relevant guide for DSPs as they resolve the ethical dilemmas they face every day.
Competency Areas
The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the person they support, or assist someone in pursuing a goal.
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Campaign
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is conducting a comprehensive campaign across the country to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among direct support professionals (DSPs).
NADSP Policy Update: We Must Stop the Attack on Medicaid and Community Living
NADSP Policy Update: Direct Support Professionals and allies Must Speak Out – HHS Decision Threatens Disability and Aging Supports
Let’s Talk: Flipping the Switch: Compassion Fatigue to Compassion Satisfaction and Psychological Safety for Direct Support Professionals
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: OJ Taylor
We’re Hiring: NADSP E-Badge Academy Reviewer
NADSP Policy Update: A Call to Action for the Disability Community -March 18, 2025
DSPs Should Be ‘Plugged In’ To Community Resources, Activities, Events, And More!
News: Life Unlimited, Inc Wins Moving Mountains Award
Supporting Different Modes Of Communication
2025 NADSP Conference: Elevate
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Jennifer Hardin
