News And Events
The very latest articles, events, and developments from NADSP
NADSP Commends States Filing Suit Against Medicaid Work Requirements
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals commends the states and leaders who have filed suit against the Administration’s harmful ...
Advancing Empowerment Through Advocacy
Find out how to support advocacy efforts in the lives of people with disabilities ...
Policy Update: NADSP Condemns Justice Department’s Attempt to Weaken the Right to Community Living
Statement by Joseph M. Macbeth, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals The National Alliance for ...
Webinar: Statewide Certification: Insights from the New York, Georgia and Tennessee Pilot Programs
In this live webinar, the NADSP will provide an overview of recent state certification pilot programs. As of this moment, NADSP ...
Webinar: The Revised NADSP Code of Ethics
Join us for a free webinar about the revised NADSP Code of Ethics ...
NADSP Policy Update: Minnesota’s Medicaid Provider Cuts Serve as a Warning Sign for All States
Dear NADSP Community, Disability Scoop reported on a troubling situation in Minnesota that should concern every person who cares about ...
NADSP Releases Revised Code of Ethics
Learn about the revised NADSP Code of Ethics, released in June 2026 ...
NADSP Policy Update: CMS Medicaid Work Rules Will Punish the People They Claim to Protect
On Monday, June 1, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued an interim final rule implementing new Medicaid ...
Let’s Talk: Pride Without Exception: LGBTQIA+ Identity, Disability, and the Role of Direct Support Professionals
Happy Pride Month! Pride is not a monolith. It belongs to every person who has been told by systems, by ...
NADSP Policy Update: How H.R. 1 Implementation Threatens Disability Employment and Community Living
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals is deeply concerned that federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements enacted through H.R ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Alpha Kamara
Congratulations to Alpha Kamara who has been selected as the May 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
Let’s Talk: Workforce Transformation – Changing Agency Culture and Retaining Good Staff
Like many providers, Core Services of Northeast Tennessee reached a turning point more than a decade ago. The Home and ...
Apply Today for the 2026 Moving Mountains Award
Call for Nominations: Moving Mountains Awards Recognizing Best Practice in Direct Support Workforce Development Deadline For Submission Friday, June 5, ...
Let’s Talk: Promoting Staff Wellbeing Through Trauma-Informed Self and Community Care
Supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those they love is meaningful, beautiful, and important work. You get to ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Larry Lauff
Congratulations to Larry Lauff who has been selected as the April 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
Reflections and Action After the Disability Policy Seminar
Last week, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals participated as a full partner at the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington DC that was hosted ...
Let’s Talk: The Power of Words: Why Language Matters
Direct support professionals (DSPs) do some of the most important work in our communities. Every day, they help people live ...
Strengthening the DSP Workforce and Disability Services in Pennsylvania
“We cannot build a strong disability service system on poverty wages for Direct Support Professionals.” Pennsylvania House Bill 1939 represents ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Olivia Grizzle
Congratulations to Olivia Grizzle who has been selected as the March 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
Free Webinars: All About Decision-Making: Supporting People To Make Their Own Decisions
Supporting People To Make Their Own Decisions Join NADSP for a free, 3-part 'lunch and learn' webinar series, all about ...
