News And Events
The very latest articles, events, and developments from NADSP
Let’s Talk: The Transformative Potential of Expressive Arts Therapy
Expressive Arts Therapy (ExAT) is a therapeutic approach and intervention that encourages individuals to express themselves through various art forms ...
Time for Gratitude
The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time for reflection, connection, and especially appreciation. It’s no different for all of ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Katie Backus
Congratulations to Katie Backus who has been selected as the November 2023 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
Virtual Training: Understanding Informed Decision Making for Direct Support Professionals
In embracing a person-centered approach and supporting self-direction, people receiving support need to be empowered to make their own choices ...
Let’s Talk: An Enriched Communication Approach in Sensory Loss
As a critical profession, direct support professionals (DSPs) play a vital role in ensuring the unique and distinct language, communication ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Kelvin Wangari
Congratulations to Kelvin Wangari who has been selected as the October 2023 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
Let’s Talk: Dignity of Risk – How Direct Support Professionals Can Build Risk into Learning
This month’s Let’s Talk webinar will explore how direct support professionals can build risk into learning. Many professionals in developmental ...
NADSP Welcomes New Team Member, Rachel Jacob
The NADSP team is growing! We are excited to announce our newest staff member, Rachel Jacob. Rachel is our new ...
Join Us In Welcoming Our New Board Members!
The NADSP Board of Directors and Staff would like to recognize with gratitude our outgoing board members, Josh Smith (Yankee ...
Receive 14 Months of NADSP Membership For The Price of 12 Months
The mission of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is to elevate the status of direct support professionals ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Amanda Briskar
Congratulations to Amanda Briskar who has been selected as the September 2023 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month.We are ...
Recognizing Direct Support Professionals
A Note from NADSP President and CEO, Joseph M. Macbeth First, I’d like to thank our nation’s direct support professionals ...
Documentary Screening and Panel: The Path Forward: Remembering Willowbrook
The Path Forward: Remembering Willowbrook Documentary Screening and Panel In honor and celebration of Disability Pride month, NADSP is proud ...
2023 NADSP Annual Conference
September 8 - 9, 2023Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square300 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 The National Alliance ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Cheryl Louise Nelson
Congratulations to Cheryl Louise Nelson who has been selected as the August 2023 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month.We ...
The 2023 John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Workforce Advocacy and Leadership
2023 John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Direct Support Workforce Leadership and Advocacy Lisa Burck The National Alliance for ...
Lynne Seagle, Hingsburger Humanitarian Award 2023 Honoree
The Dave Hingsburger Humanitarian Award Lynne Seagle (2023) The NADSP is proud to recognize Lynne Seagle with the Hingsburger ...
Webinar: The Future of COVID-19 and Vaccines
On May 11, 2023 the Department of Health and Human Services announced the end of the end of COVID 19 ...
NADSP News: Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (S.1332) Advances through Committee!
I think it was appropriate that on the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the American with Disabilities Act, the ...
Documentary Screening and Panel: The Path Forward: Remembering Willowbrook
The Path Forward: Remembering Willowbrook Documentary Screening and Panel In honor and celebration of Disability Pride month, NADSP is proud ...
