News And Events

The very latest articles, events, and developments from NADSP
Webinar: Let's Talk: Inclusion and Housing Instability

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

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

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!

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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

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 ...
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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 ...