News And Events
The very latest articles, events, and developments from NADSP
NADSP Relaunches Foundation
We are pleased to announce the relaunch of the NADSP Foundation, an important step in our work to strengthen the ...
NADSP Policy Update: Unanimous Senate Committee Vote Advances DSP Bill
Today, we have good news to share. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously approved S. 3211, the ...
NADSP, ANCOR and PHI Release Joint Letter of Support for Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (S. 3211).
Earlier today, ANCOR, PHI, and NADSP sent a joint letter of support regarding the Support S. 3211, the Recognizing the ...
Action Alert: Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (S. 3211).
A Message from Joseph M. Macbeth, President and CEO, NADSP Dear NADSP Community, On August 5, the Senate Homeland Security ...
Maintaining Confidentiality and Privacy
Learn about maintaining confidentiality and privacy in your work ...
NADSP Code of Ethics: Tenet Webinars
Watch webinars about each tenet of the NADSP Code of Ethics ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Tiffany Felix
Congratulations to Tiffany Felix Harrichand who has been selected as the July 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month ...
Let’s Talk: Who Advocates for the Advocates? What Burnout Can Teach Us About Supporting Families and DSPs
Families and DSPs may have different roles but share a common mission. They both want individuals with disabilities to be ...
Disability Rights Are Under Attack but We Are Not Powerless
The disability community is facing another deeply troubling action from the federal government. In a memorandum issued yesterday, the Department ...
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 ...
