by NADSP Administrator | Apr 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Humble Pie When I look at the work we do in this field, and when I look at the personalities that I have to work with while I am doing my work, I sometimes have those moments that alcoholics call ‘a moment of clarity.’ This is that ‘parting of...
by NADSP Administrator | Mar 20, 2020 | Toolkits
DSP On-Boarding Toolkit During COVID-19 Resources to help provider organizations support new hires The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals recognizes that the direct support workforce was already enduring a significant workforce shortage. With the...
by NADSP Administrator | Mar 17, 2020 | Toolkits
Self-Care Toolkit For DSPs During COVID-19 Resources to help DSPs take care of themselves during the crisis With the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, there is a constant barrage of information being shared. Things are changing almost hourly across the country....
by NADSP Administrator | Mar 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Stepping Into The Role Of A DSP As a DSP, we experience a diverse and intense series of emotions – both our own and those that the people we support share with us. It is important to acknowledge how these can affect us. It is perfectly okay,...
by NADSP Administrator | Feb 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Celebrating Our 100th Issue The Journal began as a result of a conversation between Dave and Channel, the assistant director of clinical services at Vita. Believe it or not, this is the 100th issue of the Journal. We want to celebrate by looking...