News And Events

The very latest articles, events, and developments from NADSP

A Time of Thanks

The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time for reflection, connection, and especially appreciation. It’s no different for all of ...
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Here’s an update on that petition, by the numbers.

It was less than two weeks ago. NADSP launched a brand new campaign, and it definitely did launch. The response ...
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Direct Support Professionals Don’t Have One. They Work Anonymously.

The code for a Certified Nursing Assistant is 31-1014. The code for a Home Health Aide is 31-1121. The code ...
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Establish a Direct Support Professional Standard Occupational Classification

The statistics are extremely troubling for Direct Support Professionals. Turnover rates average around 45%. Vacancy rates are at roughly 9% ...
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It’s Time to Raise the Bar by Joe Macbeth

Last week, most of the NADSP staff and several of our board members joined dozens of other advocates in St ...
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Welcome and Our Response to Disability Scoop Article – Joe Macbeth

Welcome to the new NADSP website. We’re really proud to be able to offer meaningful, contemporary and accessible information that’s ...
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CMS Bulletin: Strengthening and Stabilizing the Medicaid Home Care Workforce

This informational bulletin highlights steps available to states, providers, and others to strengthen the home care workforce, the term used ...
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Joint Position Statement on the DSP Workforce

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have long sought lives where they can be fully contributing and valued members ...
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NADSP Statement On Wages

A Call for Systems Change to Address the Wage Disparity of Direct Support Professionals Across the nation there is growing ...
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NADSP Responds To Shooting Of Direct Support Professional

The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) envisions a world where people with intellectual and other disabilities live community-based ...
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