by Nicole Dama | Jan 5, 2026 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Swallowing Complexities, IDD, and Ethics Direct support professionals (DSPs) in the community provide vital care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) when supporting people with complex eating/swallowing needs. This...
by Nicole Dama | Dec 29, 2025 | Events, News |
NADSP is excited to share our first virtual training of 2026. We have teamed up with NextGen Synergy to create a three-hour virtual training session. As part of this collaboration, NADSP is pleased to offer CEUs (Continuing Education Units) to licensed counselors and...
by Nicole Dama | Nov 14, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Practice and Study Makes You Professional! The Role of Continuing Education for Direct Support Professionals Join NADSP team members, John Raffaele and Brian Gelb for a webinar exploring how DSP training, education, and professional development...
by Nicole Dama | Oct 9, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Technology First: Empowering People, Expanding Possibilities Constance Harrington, author of this month’s International Journal for Direct Support Professionals, joins NADSP’s John Raffaele on “Let’s Talk” to discuss the industry’s move...
by Nicole Dama | Sep 18, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Beyond Companionship: How Dogs Support People To Thrive The numerous roles that a dog can play in a person’s life is ever evolving and growing beyond “man’s best friend” to fulfill the roles of service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support...
by Nicole Dama | Aug 25, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: The Art of Connection: Establishing and Repairing Rapport in Direct Support Settings Rapport is not just “nice to have,” it is the foundation upon which all effective support is built. This is especially true for individuals with developmental...
