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 | Jan 5, 2026 | Events, News, Webinars
Advocacy and Public Policy in 2026 – What You Need to Know and Do Join NADSP’s President and CEO, Joe Macbeth, and Senior Policy Advisor, Nicole Jorwic, for a forward-thinking discussion on advocacy goals for 2026. The year ahead will be pivotal, with mid-term...
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 | Dec 11, 2025 | News
NADSP News: Meet Our Newly Elected Board Officers The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is pleased to announce its newly elected board officers. The board of directors and its leadership are instrumental in furthering NADSP’s mission to...
by John Raffaele | Dec 10, 2025 | News
Community Activities: Creating Connections During The Holidays The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the person...
by John Raffaele | Dec 3, 2025 | News
The Role of Direct Support Professionals in Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3, serves as a global reminder of the...
