by Nicole Dama | Aug 16, 2024 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Building Knowledge About Dementia and Adults with an Intellectual Disability This month’s Let’s Talk webinar will explore working with aging populations. Our population is aging, and this includes individuals with intellectual disabilities. Advances...
by John Raffaele | Aug 13, 2024 | News
Educate Others As A Competent DSP! 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 assist a...
by Nicole Dama | Aug 8, 2024 | News |
NADSP Welcomes New Team Members The NADSP team is growing, and we’re thrilled to introduce our newest members! Jen Muller has joined us as our Quality Assurance Specialist, Dr. Jennifer Cohen as Senior Research Consultant, and Nick Smith as the newest member of our...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 31, 2024 | News |
Action Alert: Public Comments Needed Regarding Need for a Specific SOC for DSPs In June, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the Federal Register notice announcing review of the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Manual for possible...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 24, 2024 | Events, News |
Virtual Training: The Importance of Reflecting on Direct Support Skills as a Daily Practice Direct support professionals engage daily with individuals, providing crucial assessments, crisis prevention, and support for health and wellness, among other skill-based...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 18, 2024 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Clinical Philosophy: Bridging Theory and Direct Support Practice This month’s Let’s Talk webinar will explore the concept of clinical philosophy in direct support practice. Think of clinical philosophy as a moral compass that helps healthcare...
