by Nicole Dama | Jan 11, 2024 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Considering the Ethical Significance of Assent and Dissent As a direct support professional (DSP) who works with people with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), it may be the case that you accompany the people you support to various...
by Nicole Dama | Dec 13, 2023 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: The Transformative Potential of Expressive Arts Therapy Expressive Arts Therapy (ExAT) is a therapeutic approach and intervention that encourages individuals to express themselves through various art forms such as visual arts, creative writing,...
by Nicole Dama | Nov 9, 2023 | Events, News |
Virtual Training: Understanding Informed Decision Making for Direct Support Professionals In embracing a person-centered approach and supporting self-direction, people receiving support need to be empowered to make their own choices. These ideals and practices of...
by Nicole Dama | Nov 8, 2023 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: An Enriched Communication Approach in Sensory Loss As a critical profession, direct support professionals (DSPs) play a vital role in ensuring the unique and distinct language, communication requirements, and environmental considerations are met for...
by Nicole Dama | Oct 12, 2023 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Dignity of Risk – How Direct Support Professionals Can Build Risk into Learning This month’s Let’s Talk webinar will explore how direct support professionals can build risk into learning. Many professionals in developmental services find it...
by Nicole Dama | Aug 21, 2023 | Events, News, Webinars
Documentary Screening and Panel: The Path Forward: Remembering Willowbrook The Path Forward: Remembering Willowbrook Documentary Screening and Panel In honor and celebration of Disability Pride month, NADSP is proud to host a screening of ” The Path Forward:...
