by Nicole Dama | Jul 21, 2026 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: ..Who Advocates for the Advocates? What Burnout Can Teach Us About Supporting Families and DSPs Families and DSPs may have different roles but share a common mission. They both want individuals with disabilities to be safe, valued, included, and...
by Nicole Dama | Jun 16, 2026 | Events, News, Webinars
Webinar: Statewide Certification: Insights from the New York, Georgia and Tennessee Pilot Programs In this live webinar, the NADSP will provide an overview of recent state certification pilot programs. As of this moment, NADSP Certification is being pursued by...
by Nicole Dama | Jun 4, 2026 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Pride Without Exception: LGBTQIA+ Identity, Disability, and the Role of Direct Support Professionals Happy Pride Month! Pride is not a monolith. It belongs to every person who has been told by systems, by society, or by silence that they are too...
by Nicole Dama | May 21, 2026 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Workforce Transformation – Changing Agency Culture and Retaining Good Staff Like many providers, Core Services of Northeast Tennessee reached a turning point more than a decade ago. The Home and Community Based Settings Rule (a federal mandate...
by Nicole Dama | Apr 14, 2026 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Promoting Staff Wellbeing Through Trauma-Informed Self and Community Care Supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those they love is meaningful, beautiful, and important work. You get to play a role in the magic of humans...
by Nicole Dama | Mar 19, 2026 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: The Power of Words: Why Language Matters Direct support professionals (DSPs) do some of the most important work in our communities. Every day, they help people live full lives in their homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and relationships. They assist...
