News And Events
The very latest articles, events, and developments from NADSP
Webinar: Let’s Talk: Inclusion and Housing Instability
Join Director of Educational Services, John Raffaele and this month's International Journal for Direct Support Professionals author Chris Jordan Stevens ...

2021 DSP Reflections from the Frontline
In 2021, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) announced that it would be conducting a comprehensive campaign across ...

Thank You for A Recording Breaking 2021
Before the year wraps up, we just wanted to thank our partners and members for a record breaking year here ...

A Final Word from Dave Hingsburger; Let’s Read and NOT Talk This Month!
The year 2021 has been difficult for most of the planet. A continued pandemic, political unrest, racial inequities, natural disasters ...

Inside The E-Badge Academy At Black Hills Works
The following article is adapted from the NADSP report titled ‘The NADSP E-Badge Academy: Integrating Direct Support Professional Knowledge, Skills ...

Penn-Mar’s Career Ladder Program Supports DSP Growth!
The following article is adapted from the NADSP report titled ‘The NADSP E-Badge Academy: Integrating Direct Support Professional Knowledge, Skills ...

Implementing The E-Badge Academy At The Arc Mid-Hudson
The following article is adapted from the NADSP report titled ‘The NADSP E-Badge Academy: Integrating Direct Support Professional Knowledge, Skills ...

NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Robert Noerr
Congratulations to Robert Noerr who has been selected as the final NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month of 2021.We ...

Time for Gratitude
The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time for reflection, connection, and especially appreciation. It’s no different for all of ...

Results By The Numbers: Core Competency E-Badges
The following article is an excerpt from the NADSP report titled ‘The NADSP E-Badge Academy: Integrating Direct Support Professional Knowledge, ...

Results By The Numbers: Accredited Education E-Badges
The following article is an excerpt from the NADSP report titled ‘The NADSP E-Badge Academy: Integrating Direct Support Professional Knowledge, ...

Virtual Training: Trauma Informed Supports
Trauma-informed supports are not just for the people we support but for everyone. Join Dr. Karyn Harvey and Tanya Fritz, ...

Aaannnd, Action! A Behind-The-Scenes Look At NADSP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy PSAs
Last month, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) announced that it would be conducting a comprehensive campaign across ...

NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Lisa Burck
Congratulations to Lisa Burck, who has been selected as the NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month for November of 2021 ...

IAHD Honors Joseph Macbeth, NADSP President And CEO, With ‘Change Maker’ Award
The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics (IAHD) is honoring Joseph Macbeth, President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Alliance ...

NADSP Takes Part In Nationwide Initiative To Improve Vaccination Rates Among DSPs
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has been selected as one of nine national organizations to receive funding ...

Let’s Talk: Trauma-Informed DSP Practice
Watch The Webinar Recording Thank you for your interest in this NADSP webinar. One of the NADSP Member benefits is ...

Let’s Talk: Supports & Sexually Concerning Behaviours
Watch The Webinar Recording Thank you for your interest in this NADSP webinar. One of the NADSP Member benefits is ...

Apply Today for the 2023 Moving Mountains Award
2023 Moving Mountains Awards: Best Practices in Direct Support Workforce Development Through a partnership of the National Alliance for Direct ...

Are We Ready To Be The Change We Want To Be?
Dr. Monica McCall, President & CEO, Creative Options, Inc. Direct Support Professionals, you have the power of transformation that can ...