News And Events
The very latest articles, events, and developments from NADSP
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 ...
Webinar: The Revised NADSP Code of Ethics – An Introduction
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is excited to share that it is releasing a revised version of ...
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 ...
The Essentials Of Person-Centered Assessment
Embrace thorough and person-centered assessment practices in your work ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Kerri Hickey
Congratulations to Kerri Hickey who has been selected as the February 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
DSP Advocacy During Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month
Help educate community members about needs and services ...
NADSP Policy Update: Federal Funding Update: FY2026 Appropriations and Potential Shutdown
Dear NADSP Community, We are living through extremely challenging days. Events are changing rapidly, and it has become increasingly difficult ...
NADSP Policy Update: Bipartisan Proposal Aims to Protect Essential Education Programs
Dear NADSP Community, I want to share an important update from Congress and express our sincere appreciation to the bipartisan ...
Empowering People In Making Their Own Choices
Promote choice, voice, and control for people receiving support ...
Let’s Talk: Swallowing Complexities, IDD, and Ethics
Direct support professionals (DSPs) in the community provide vital care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) when supporting ...
Virtual Training: Supporting the Whole Person: Effective Approaches for DSPs Working with Individuals with IDD and Mental Health Needs
NADSP is excited to share our first virtual training of 2026. We have teamed up with NextGen Synergy to create ...
NADSP News: Meet Our Newly Elected Board Officers
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is pleased to announce its newly elected board officers. The board of ...
Community Activities: Creating Connections During The Holidays
Improve your supports so people can participate meaningfully in community activities ...
The Role of Direct Support Professionals in Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3, serves as a ...
