by NADSP Administrator | Sep 14, 2021 | Campaigns, News
Tierra del Sol Foundation’s ‘Learning and Workforce Development’ Initiative Submitted By: Karina Tovar With good intent, funding agencies, such as HCBS and/or State Departments, sometimes create long-term challenges through short-term infusion of...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 13, 2021 | Campaigns, News
Hope House Foundation’s Recognitions of Hope Submitted By: Christina Slater, Human Resources Director, Hope House Foundation, cslater@hope-house.org Hope House Foundation has increased...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 12, 2021 | Campaigns, News
Wage Increases At Children’s Aid and Family Services Submitted By: Stephanie Hios, Children’s Aid and Family Services In 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey put forth a $3.00 temporary wage increase for Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s). Children’s Aid...
by Joseph Macbeth | Sep 3, 2021 | News |
The Hingsburger Humanitarian Award The Hingsburger Humanitarian Award Joe Jobes (2021) The life and work of Dave Hingsburger is difficult to summarize. His contributions to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities were profound. Dave was completely...
by NADSP Administrator | Aug 25, 2021 | News
NADSP Statement on Vaccine Hesitancy and FAQ Please note this post has been updated with additional information and resources as of December 2, 2021. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, direct support professionals (DSPs) from across the country...
by Joseph Macbeth | Aug 18, 2021 | News |
The 2021 John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Workforce Advocacy and Leadership The John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Workforce Advocacy and Leadership Jerry Smith (2021) In 1996, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals’ (NADSP) ideological founder, John F....
