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Celebrating 30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with Liz Weintraub The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 30th Anniversary. On July 26th we celebrate this important civil...
‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 4: How do we convey what’s going on with people supported?
In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works with, New Horizons Resources Inc. which sparked an important discussion about racism in the direct support workforce. NADSP reached out to her to...
Words of Encouragement from Ann Hardiman
Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but...
‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 3: What do we need to hear as a field?
In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works with, New Horizons Resources Inc. which sparked an important discussion about racism in the direct support workforce. NADSP reached out to her to...
‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 5: What do we need to do to change the narrative?
In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works with, New Horizons Resources Inc. which sparked an important discussion about racism in the direct support workforce. NADSP reached out to her to...
‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 2: Is your company committed to changes and supporting you?
In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works with, New Horizons Resources Inc. which sparked an important discussion about racism in the direct support workforce. NADSP reached out to her to...
The Veil Has Been Lifted
Despite federal law and court decisions over the past 30 years, the ongoing battle fought by people with disabilities seeking to fulfill their human and civil rights has only been illuminated during this wretched pandemic. The lack of dignity, respect and justice...
Words of Encouragement from Val Bradley
Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but...
‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 1: What prompted you to speak up?
In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works with, New Horizons Resources Inc. which sparked an important discussion about racism in the direct support workforce. NADSP reached out to her to...
Words of Encouragement from the NADSP Team
Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of...