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The very latest articles, events, and developments from NADSPNADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Brookley Garman
Congratulations to Brookley Garman, who has been selected as the NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month for September of 2020. This signifies that Brookley has demonstrated excellence in the competency of the 'DSP Orientation' E-Badge. By earning her 'DSP Orientation'...
Frontline Supervisor E-Badges are Here
It’s been a little over a year and a half since the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) launched the E-Badge Academy. We now have 51 badges that represent various skills and accomplishments in direct support which can be stacked into three...
Words of Encouragement from the Frontline Initiative Editors Chet & Julie
Over the past few months, we have shared 'Words of Encouragement' from some of our colleagues from across North America. It has been a pleasure to learn how folks are coping with our new way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it has been a source of...
You are Enough: Words of Encouragement from Roger Ramsukh and Dave Hingsburger
Over the past few weeks, we have shared 'Words of Encouragement' from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’re committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but...
Achievement Unlocked: 12K in the EBA
Happy September! September typically invokes images of back to school and getting ready for fall. As of today, for the NADSP it means we have received 12,000 NADSP E-Badge Academy submissions. That's 12,000 Points of Interaction from across North America. 12,000...
Congratulations to Dr. Diane Potts
Last year, in Cleveland, the NADSP thanked Dave Hingsburger with our inaugural “Gratitude Award”, given to an individual who has volunteered their time and energy, while showing strong commitment to the mission of the National Alliance for Direct Support...
Words of Encouragement from Drew Smith
Over the past few weeks, we have shared 'Words of Encouragement' from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’re committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but...
Words of Encouragement from Barbara Merrill
Over the past few weeks, we have shared 'Words of Encouragement' from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’re committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but...
2020 Moving Mountains Award
The NADSP, on behalf of our partner organizations, the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota and the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), is pleased to announce the 2020 Moving Mountains Award for best...