by Nicole Dama | Sep 25, 2025 | News |
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 are recognizing Carol for her excellent ‘Community Safety’ E-Badge submission. This...
by Nicole Dama | Sep 18, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
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 friend” to fulfill the roles of service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support...
by Nicole Dama | Aug 25, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
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 especially true for individuals with developmental...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 29, 2025 | News
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 for Direct Support...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 25, 2025 | News
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 Award for 2025. BJ’s leadership and impactful career will be recognized...
