by John Raffaele | Aug 6, 2019 | News |
It was a typical morning. Darlene, a direct support professional who works in a supported living apartment complex with four people, heard shouting. Darlene was in an office in the middle of the complex. Darlene recognized the voice. It was Jeremy. Over the last...
by NADSP Administrator | Jul 27, 2019 | News |
Congratulations to Jessica Jackson, a dedicated Direct Support Professional who works at The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region (The Arc NCR) in Maryland. Jessica has been named as NADSP’s ‘E-Badge Earner of the Month’ for July of 2019, following her...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 11, 2019 | News
Two NADSP Credentialing Models: A Comparison by Dan Hermreck How do you know if a direct support professional (DSP) is competent? How can you tell if they provide high-quality support? One of NADSP’s roles is to provide a path to national certification for DSPs around...
by John Raffaele | Jun 27, 2019 | News |
One of the most gratifying parts of a direct support professional’s practice is helping people expand their circles of friends. It is an under-appreciated aspect of the role that direct support professionals play. However, it is vital for the well-being of all people...
by Nicole Dama | Jun 7, 2019 | News |
Community Living Skills and Supports by Dan Hermreck Doing laundry. Buying groceries. Preparing meals. Washing dishes. Mowing the lawn. There are always many tasks that need to be completed in our personal lives. There are always many chores to do. While we might all...
by John Raffaele | May 15, 2019 | News |
As a direct support professional who do I ultimately work for? Many direct support professionals have a fierce loyalty to the people they support. This is a good thing! However, it is the aim of this article to expand the perspective of a direct support professional’s...
