by Nicole Dama | Mar 5, 2025 | News |
News: Life Unlimited, Inc Wins Moving Mountains Award The Institute on Community Integration, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, and ANCOR today announced the organizations will present the 2025 Moving Mountains Award to Life Unlimited, Inc....
by John Raffaele | Feb 26, 2025 | News
Supporting Different Modes Of Communication 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 they support, or...
by Nicole Dama | Feb 18, 2025 | News |
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Jennifer Hardin Congratulations to Jennifer Hardin who has been selected as the February 2025 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We are recognizing Jennifer for her excellent ‘Person-Centered Thinking’ E-Badge submission....
by NADSP Administrator | Feb 18, 2025 | News, Webinars
Webinar: Informing Workforce Development Strategies: The DSP Experience Inside and Outside the Workplace Many people in the IDD field began their careers as direct support professionals, so they understand some of the experiences and challenges of the role. In this...
by Nicole Dama | Feb 12, 2025 | 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 | Feb 6, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Sexuality and Healthy Relationship Knowledge is Power Many Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) often wonder whether they should discuss sexuality and healthy relationships. Some DSPs may not view individuals with intellectual and developmental...
