by NADSP Administrator | Sep 6, 2019 | Frontline Initiative, Guides
Frontline Initiative: Self-Care For DSPs A newsletter issue promoting self-care for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). To assist the people they support, DSPs must also take care of their own needs, health, and wellness. Incorporating self-care practices into their...
by NADSP Administrator | Jul 27, 2019 | News |
Congratulations to Jessica Jackson, a dedicated Direct Support Professional who works at The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region (The Arc NCR) in Maryland. Jessica has been named as NADSP’s ‘E-Badge Earner of the Month’ for July of 2019, following her...
by NADSP Administrator | Feb 1, 2019 | Reports
Moving From Crisis To Stabilization As the long-term care service system grows and evolves, policy makers and systems stakeholders must determine what strategic investments will lead to the sustainability of supporting people with intellectual and/or developmental...
by NADSP Administrator | Jan 13, 2019 | News |
Yes, organizations can now give credit for competency. By now you may have heard about The NADSP E-Badge Academy. In case you haven’t, organizations will have a formal system to recognize Direct Support Professionals for their knowledge, skills, and...
by NADSP Administrator | Jan 11, 2019 | News |
It’s demanding work. DSPs deserve credit. The expectations made of Direct Support Professionals can be overwhelming. There are diverse job responsibilities that require a wide range of various skill sets. On any given day a DSP could be administering medication,...