News And Events
The very latest articles, events, and developments from NADSP
NADSP Policy Update: We Must Stop the Attack on Medicaid and Community Living
The Trump Administration's decision to eliminate the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and propose $880 billion in Medicaid cuts will ...
NADSP Policy Update: Direct Support Professionals and allies Must Speak Out – HHS Decision Threatens Disability and Aging Supports
Today, the Trump Administration and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced a major reorganization that will ...
Let’s Talk: Flipping the Switch: Compassion Fatigue to Compassion Satisfaction and Psychological Safety for Direct Support Professionals
This month’s International Journal for Direct Support Professionals article discusses compassion fatigue among direct support professionals (DSPs) and highlights the ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: OJ Taylor
Congratulations to OJ Taylor who has been selected as the March 2025 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
We’re Hiring: NADSP E-Badge Academy Reviewer
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is hiring! The NADSP E-Badge Academy has expanded significantly in the past ...
NADSP Policy Update: A Call to Action for the Disability Community -March 18, 2025
We were excited to welcome Gary Blumenthal, NADSP’s Public Policy and Communications Advisor, last week. In his first policy update, ...
DSPs Should Be ‘Plugged In’ To Community Resources, Activities, Events, And More!
The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs ...
News: Life Unlimited, Inc Wins Moving Mountains Award
The Institute on Community Integration, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, and ANCOR today announced the organizations will present ...
Supporting Different Modes Of Communication
The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs ...
2025 NADSP Conference: Elevate
2025 NADSP Conference: Elevate When it comes to issues affecting direct support professionals – wages, benefits, professional development, recognition, career ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Jennifer Hardin
Congratulations to Jennifer Hardin who has been selected as the February 2025 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
Webinar: Informing Workforce Development Strategies: The DSP Experience Inside and Outside the Workplace
Many people in the IDD field began their careers as direct support professionals, so they understand some of the experiences ...
Virtual Training: Understanding Informed Decision Making for Direct Support Professionals
In embracing a person-centered approach and supporting self-direction, people receiving support need to be empowered to make their own choices ...
Let’s Talk: Sexuality and Healthy Relationship Knowledge is Power
Many Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) often wonder whether they should discuss sexuality and healthy relationships. Some DSPs may not view ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Julius Nyabinda
Congratulations to Julius Nyabinda who has been selected as the January 2025 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
Make a Resolution To Provide Person Centered Supports
The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Rhoda Mullen
Congratulations to Rhoda Mullen who has been selected as the December 2024 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
Supporting Friendships & Peer Interactions This Holiday Season
The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs ...
Let’s Talk: Balancing Joy, Boundaries, and Belonging: The Ethical Role of DSPs in Holiday Celebration and Connection
The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and honoring traditions, but it can also present unique challenges, particularly ...
Time for Gratitude
The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time for reflection, connection, and especially appreciation. It’s no different for all of ...
