Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # NADSP Making a world of difference in people's lives ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://nadsp.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://nadsp.org/posts/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_row make_equal=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ custom_css_main_element=”display: flex!important;”][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Webinars](https://nadsp.org/webinars-dsp-week-webinars/) - Join us for a free webinar about the revised NADSP Code of Ethics - [News: Via of the Lehigh Valley and Person Centered Care Services to Receive 2026 Moving Mountains Award](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-2026-moving-mountains-awards-winners/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MMAward-2022-Logo-2.png” title_text=”MMAward 2022 Logo (2)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The Institute on Community Integration, - [Virtual Training: The Revised Code of Ethics](https://nadsp.org/virtual-training-code-of-ethics-26/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Compass-Code-Of-Ethics-Cropped.jpg” title_text=”Compass-Code-Of-Ethics-Cropped” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Date / Time / Cost” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Wednesday, September 30, 2026 1:00pm – - [2025 NADSP Conference: ELEVATE Schedule](https://nadsp.org/2025-conference-schedule/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NADSP-Post-Featured-Events-2025-NADSP-Conference.jpg” alt=”Logo for the 2025 NADSP Conference: Elevate” title_text=”NADSP – Post Featured – Events – 2025 NADSP Conference” url=”https://nadsp.org/2025-nadsp-conference-elevate/” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – - [NADSP Code of Ethics: Tenet 1-Page Guides](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-code-of-ethics-tenet-one-page-guides/) - Download 1-page guides about each tenet of the NADSP Code of Ethics - [Maintaining Confidentiality and Privacy](https://nadsp.org/maintaining-confidentiality-and-privacy/) - Learn about maintaining confidentiality and privacy in your work - [Webinar: Statewide Certification: Insights from the New York, Georgia and Tennessee Pilot Programs](https://nadsp.org/webinar-eba-statewide-certifcation-insights/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Statewide-EBA-Webinar-Featured-Image-.png” title_text=”Statewide EBA Webinar Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [NADSP Relaunches Foundation](https://nadsp.org/foundation-relaunch/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/NF-Launch-email-2026-featured-Image-.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”NF Launch email 2026 featured Image” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ - [NADSP Policy Update: Unanimous Senate Committee Vote Advances DSP Bill](https://nadsp.org/policy-update-8-6-26/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [NADSP, ANCOR and PHI Release Joint Letter of Support for Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (S. 3211).](https://nadsp.org/policy-update-8-5-26/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Action Alert: Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (S. 3211).](https://nadsp.org/policy-update-7-31-26/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Let's Talk: Who Advocates for the Advocates? What Burnout Can Teach Us About Supporting Families and DSPs](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-july-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lets-Talk-July-2026-featured-Image-.png” title_text=”Let’s Talk July 2026 featured Image” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” - [NADSP Code of Ethics: Tenet Webinars](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-code-of-ethics-tenet-webinars/) - Watch webinars about each tenet of the NADSP Code of Ethics - [Advancing Empowerment Through Advocacy](https://nadsp.org/advancing-empowerment-through-advocacy/) - Find out how to support advocacy efforts in the lives of people with disabilities. - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Tiffany Felix](https://nadsp.org/eba-july-2026-eotm/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/July-2026-EBA-Earner-featured-image-.png” title_text=”July 2026 EBA Earner featured image” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – - [Disability Rights Are Under Attack but We Are Not Powerless](https://nadsp.org/policy-update-7-21-26/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [NADSP Commends States Filing Suit Against Medicaid Work Requirements](https://nadsp.org/policy-update-7-7-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Webinar: The Revised NADSP Code of Ethics](https://nadsp.org/webinar-nadsp-code-of-ethics-revised-intro/) - Join us for a free webinar about the revised NADSP Code of Ethics - [Policy Update: NADSP Condemns Justice Department’s Attempt to Weaken the Right to Community Living](https://nadsp.org/policy-update-6-22-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [NADSP Policy Update: Minnesota’s Medicaid Provider Cuts Serve as a Warning Sign for All States](https://nadsp.org/policy-update-6-10-2026-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [NADSP Releases Revised Code of Ethics](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-releases-revised-code-of-ethics/) - Learn about the revised NADSP Code of Ethics, released in June 2026. - [NADSP Code of Ethics Guidebook](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-code-of-ethics-practice-guidelines-guidebook/) - Find out how the principles of the NADSP Code of Ethics apply to everyday work. - [NADSP Policy Update: CMS Medicaid Work Rules Will Punish the People They Claim to Protect](https://nadsp.org/policy-update-6-4-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Let's Talk: Pride Without Exception: LGBTQIA+ Identity, Disability, and the Role of Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-june-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lets-Talk-MayFeatured-Image-2026.png” title_text=”Let’s Talk MayFeatured Image 2026″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [ACL Announces NADSP as First Round Winner in Workforce Solutions Challenge](https://nadsp.org/acl-announces-nadsp-as-first-round-winner-in-workforce-solutions-challenge/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/ACL-Blazing-Challenge-Round-1-Featured-Image-1.png” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]‘Blazing New Trails for Community-Based Direct Support Professionals’ Challenge ACL Announces - [2021 Virtual Event: From Promise To Progress](https://nadsp.org/2021-virtual-event-from-promise-to-progress/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NADSP-Featured-2021-Virtual-Event-Promise-Progress.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Menu” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#8a2332″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ - [2022 NADSP Virtual Event](https://nadsp.org/2022-virtual-event/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NADSP-Featured-2022-Virtual-Event.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2022-Virtual-Event” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Menu” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#8a2332″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [Webinar: NADD & NADSP Summer Webinar Series: Session 2: Safe, Connected, and In Control: Trauma Responsive Care, Part Two](https://nadsp.org/webinar-safe-connected-and-in-control-trauma-responsive-care-part-two/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Beyond-Trauma-Informed-Trauma-Responsive-Care-Part-Two-featured-Image.png” title_text=”Beyond Trauma-Informed Trauma Responsive Care, Part Two – featured Image” url=”http://thenadd.org/webinars/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – - [Webinar: NADD & NADSP Summer Webinar Series: Session 4: Wings of the Bird: Everyday Brain-Body Practices for Healing, Resilience and Self-Care](https://nadsp.org/webinar-wings-of-the-bird-everyday-brain-body-practices-for-healing-resilience-and-self-care/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Wings-of-the-Bird-Everyday-Brain-Body-Practices-for-Healing-Resilience-and-Self-Care-featured-Image.png” title_text=”Wings of the Bird Everyday Brain-Body Practices for Healing, Resilience and Self-Care – featured Image” url=”http://thenadd.org/webinars/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” - [Webinar: NADD & NADSP Summer Webinar Series: Session 1: Beyond Trauma-Informed: Trauma Responsive Care, Part One](https://nadsp.org/webinar-beyond-trauma-informed-trauma-responsive-care-part-one/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Beyond-Trauma-Informed-Trauma-Responsive-Care-Part-One-featured-Image.png” title_text=”Beyond Trauma-Informed Trauma Responsive Care, Part One – featured Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Webinar: NADD & NADSP Summer Webinar Series: Session 3: Dangerous Empathy: Burnout, Compassion Fatigue & Empathetic Distress](https://nadsp.org/webinar-dangerous-empathy-burnout-compassion-fatigue-empathetic-distress/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dangerous-Empathy-Burnout-Compassion-Fatigue-Empathetic-Distress-featured-Image.png” title_text=”Dangerous Empathy Burnout, Compassion Fatigue & Empathetic Distress – featured Image” url=”http://thenadd.org/webinars/” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section - 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[Let's Talk: Burnout: Reclaiming Mental Wellness in Direct Support Work](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-burnout-reclaiming-mental-wellness/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/March-2025-Lets-Talk-featured-image-.png” title_text=”March 2025 Lets Talk- featured image” url=”https://nadsp.box.com/s/a325039lcp1uwu98u4kt4fybwgpmh1he” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - 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[Let's Talk: Embracing Diversity Equity and Inclusion: A Pathway to Professional Excellence for DSPs](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-embracing-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-june-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/March-2025-Lets-Talk-featured-image-.png” title_text=”March 2025 Lets Talk- featured image” url=”https://nadsp.box.com/s/a325039lcp1uwu98u4kt4fybwgpmh1he” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - 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[Pauline: 42 Years of Excellence](https://nadsp.org/pauline-42-years-of-excellence/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||20px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px|” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” - [Promoting Integrity and Responsibility Among DSPs](https://nadsp.org/promoting-integrity-and-responsibility-among-dsps/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”src” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Sarah is a direct support professional who - [International Journal: A Deep Dive Into The NADSP Code Of Ethics](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-a-deep-dive-into-the-nadsp-code-of-ethics/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-10-2-Code-Of-Ethics.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column - [Webinar: The Future of COVID-19 and Vaccines](https://nadsp.org/webinar-the-future-of-covid-19-and-vaccines/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/The-Future-of-COVID-19-and-Vaccines-mFeatured-Image.png” title_text=”The Future of COVID-19 and Vaccines mFeatured Image” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [6 Reasons To Attend Our 2/24 Virtual Training](https://nadsp.org/6-reasons-to-attend-our-224-virtual-training/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/NADSP-Featured-022421-NADSP-Virtual-Training-6-Reasons-To-Attend.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Tomorrow (2/24/21) is NADSP’s inaugural Virtual Training: Creating - [Let's Talk: Sexuality and Healthy Relationship Knowledge is Power](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-sexuality-relationships-power/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/February-2025-Lets-Talk-featured-image-.png” title_text=”February 2025 Lets Talk- featured image” url=”https://nadsp.box.com/s/a325039lcp1uwu98u4kt4fybwgpmh1he” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Let's Talk: Summertime and The Living Should Be Easy: Supporting People with Significant Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Summer Activities](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-summertime-july2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Summer-LT-2025-featured-image-.png” title_text=”Summer LT 2025 featured image” url=”https://nadsp.box.com/s/a325039lcp1uwu98u4kt4fybwgpmh1he” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” - [Let's Talk: The Art of Connection: Establishing and Repairing Rapport in Direct Support Settings](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-the-art-of-connection-establishing-and-repairing-rapport-in-direct-support-settings/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/August-LT-2025-featured-image-.png” title_text=”August LT 2025 featured image” url=”https://nadsp.box.com/s/a325039lcp1uwu98u4kt4fybwgpmh1he” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” - [Let's Talk: Beyond Companionship: How Dogs Support People To Thrive](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talkbeyond-companionship-how-dogs-support-people-to-thrive/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/LT-Featured-Image-925.png” title_text=”LT Featured Image 925″ url=”https://nadsp.box.com/s/a325039lcp1uwu98u4kt4fybwgpmh1he” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” - [Let's Talk: Workforce Transformation - Changing Agency Culture and Retaining Good Staff](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-changing-agency-culture/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lets-Talk-MayFeatured-Image-2026.png” title_text=”Let’s Talk MayFeatured Image 2026″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” - [A Time for Thanks and Much More](https://nadsp.org/happy-thanksgiving-2020/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/NADSP-Featured-Thanks-Thanksgiving-Post-2020.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Thanks-Thanksgiving-Post-2020″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]We hope everyone can have a safe and healthy - [Elevate The Status Of DSPs Through 2023 NADSP Membership](https://nadsp.org/elevate-the-status-of-dsps-through-2023-nadsp-membership/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Membership-2023-Featured-Image-.png” title_text=”Membership 2023 Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Receive 14 Months of NADSP Membership For The Price of 12 Months](https://nadsp.org/receive-15-months-of-nadsp-membership-for-the-price-of-12-months/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/October-Member2024-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”October Member2024 Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Receive 15 Months of NADSP Membership For The Price of 12 Months](https://nadsp.org/receive-15-months-of-nadsp-membership-for-the-price-of-12-months-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Membership-Featured-Image-2026.png” title_text=”Membership Featured Image 2026″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Show DSPs that they are essential](https://nadsp.org/show-dsps-that-they-are-essential/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/NADSP-Featured-2021-NADSP-Membership-Show-DSPs-Essential-110320.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-NADSP-Membership-Show-DSPs-Essential-110320″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” - [Join Us In 2020 To Elevate The Status of Direct Support Professionals!](https://nadsp.org/join-us-in-2020-to-elevate-the-status-of-direct-support-professionals/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/NADSP-Featured-Membership-Launch-Article-2020.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Membership-Launch-Article-2020″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title categories=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||20px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px|” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” z_index_tablet=”500″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” - [Let's Talk: The Transformative Potential of Expressive Arts Therapy - REPLAY](https://nadsp.org/webinar-the-transformative-potential-of-expressive-arts-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023-December-Lets-Talk-Arts-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”2023-December Lets Talk -Arts-Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [Let's Talk: Psychological Safety and Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talkpsychological-safety-and-dsps-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lets-Talk-April-2024-Featured-.png” title_text=”Lets Talk April 2024- Featured” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [Let's Talk: Clinical Philosophy: Bridging Theory and Direct Support Practice](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talkan-exploration-of-clinical-philosophy-bridging-theory-and-practice/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lets-Talk-April-2024-Featured-.png” title_text=”Lets Talk April 2024- Featured” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [Educate Others As A Competent DSP!](https://nadsp.org/educate-others-as-a-competent-dsp/) - Improve your education of people supported, colleagues, and community members about issues facing the field. - [The Positive Impact Of Professional Development For DSPs](https://nadsp.org/the-positive-impact-of-professional-development-for-dsps/) - Learn about the importance of professional development for DSPs and the impact it has on people supported. - [Community Activities: Creating Connections During The Holidays](https://nadsp.org/community-activities-creating-connections-during-the-holidays/) - Improve your supports so people can participate meaningfully in community activities. - [Virtual Training: The NADSP Frontline Supervisor - From Management to Leadership](https://nadsp.org/virtual-training-fls-625/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/June-VT-featured-image-.png” title_text=”June VT featured image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [Virtual Training: Supporting the Whole Person: Effective Approaches for DSPs Working with Individuals with IDD and Mental Health Needs](https://nadsp.org/virtual-training-dual-diagnosis-winter-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Virtual-Training-Featured-Image-2025.png” title_text=”Virtual Training Featured Image 2025″ url=”https://pci.jotform.com/NADSP_Communications/dual-diagnosis-dec-10″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Introduction” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”]NADSP is excited to share our first virtual training of 2026. We have - [The Role of Direct Support Professionals in Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities](https://nadsp.org/role-of-dsps-day-personswdisabilities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/IPWD-Featured-Image-2025.png” alt=”A black man wearing a red shirt points his pen at a whiteboard with sticky notes. 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[Webinar: Let's Talk: Supporting People Through the Grieving Process](https://nadsp.org/webinar-supporting-people-through-the-grieving-process/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Good-Grief-Lets-Talk-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Good Grief Let’s Talk Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ - [International Journal: The Art and Science of Verbal De-escalation](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-the-art-and-science-of-verbal-de-escalation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/International-Journal-June-2021-Featured-Image-1.png” title_text=”International Journal June 2021-Featured Image (1)” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off” - [New NADSP Onboarding Curriculum Sets DSPs Up For Success](https://nadsp.org/new-nadsp-onboarding-curriculum-sets-dsps-up-for-success/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has created a unique curriculum and video series that can help human services organizations introduce the foundations of direct support practice in an exciting, abbreviated, and informative manner. - [Response to HHS on Autism](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-response-to-hhs-on-autism41725/) - 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[NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Joseph Maione](https://nadsp.org/earner-of-the-month-joseph-maione/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Joe-Maione-June-2024-featured-image-.png” title_text=”Joe Maione June 2024- featured image” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Allison Austin](https://nadsp.org/earner-of-the-month-allison-austin/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Allison-Austin-featured-image-.png” title_text=”Allison Austin- featured image” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Mandy Hutton](https://nadsp.org/earner-of-the-month-mandy-hutton/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mandy-Hutton-EBA-Earner-July-2024-featured-image-.png” title_text=”Mandy Hutton EBA Earner July 2024- featured image” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [NADSP Responds To Shooting Of Direct Support Professional](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-responds-to-shooting-of-direct-support-professional/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/NADSP-Featured-Post-DSP-Police-Shooting-2013.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The National Alliance for Direct Support - [7 Reasons To Attend Community Inclusion Unplugged](https://nadsp.org/7-reasons-to-attend-community-inclusion-unplugged/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NADSP-Featured-2021-Community-Inclusion-Unplugged-7-Reasons-To-Attend.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-Community-Inclusion-Unplugged-7-Reasons-To-Attend” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Thursday is NADSP’s next Virtual Training, - [Let's Talk: Considering the Ethical Significance of Assent and Dissent](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-considering-the-ethical-significance-of-assent-and-dissent/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-Consent-and-Assent-Lets-Talk-Featured-.png” title_text=”2024 – Consent and Assent – Lets Talk Featured” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” - [Let's Talk: Person-Centered End-of-Life Planning for Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talkperson-centered-end-of-life-planning-for-direct-support-professionals/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/End-of-Life-Webinar-Featured-.png” title_text=”End of Life Webinar – Featured” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” - [Webinar: Changing the Conversation: Let’s Talk Disability and Sex](https://nadsp.org/webinar-changing-the-conversation-lets-talk-disability-and-sex/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lets-Talk-March-2024-Featured-.png” title_text=”Let’s Talk March 2024- Featured” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Rhoda Mullen](https://nadsp.org/earner-of-the-month-rhoda-mullen/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Rhoda-Decemberr-24-Earner-featured-image-.png” title_text=”Rhoda-Decemberr 24-Earner- featured image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Let's Talk: Technology First: Empowering People, Expanding Possibilities](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-technology-first/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tech-First-Featured-Image-2026-1.png” title_text=”Tech First Featured Image 2026 (1)” url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u1YPS2PSRp-TnosyzZA78w” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Let's Talk: Practice and Study Makes You Professional! The Role of Continuing Education for Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-nov-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Copy-of-IJ-Featured-Image-2025.png” title_text=”Copy of IJ Featured Image 2025″ url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u1YPS2PSRp-TnosyzZA78w” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Let's Talk: Swallowing Complexities, IDD, and Ethics](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-jan-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Copy-of-Lets-Talk-January-Featured-Image-2026.png” title_text=”Copy of Let’s Talk January Featured Image 2026″ url=”https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e6roLB7zTzK6Uw58QU8f_w” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – - [Let's Talk: Aging and Sensory Loss: Considerations for Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-aging-and-sensory-loss/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Aging-LT2024-featured-image-.png” title_text=”Aging LT2024 – featured image” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [Time for Gratitude](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-time-for-gratitude-2022-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Gratitude-Featured-Image-.png” title_text=”Gratitude Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time - [Time for Gratitude](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-time-for-gratitude/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NADSP-Fall-Staff-Retreat.png” title_text=”NADSP-Fall-Staff Retreat” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time for - [Frontline Initiative: DSPs Respond to COVID-19](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-dsps-respond-to-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”src” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ededed” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Frontline Initiative: The Diverse Voices of Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-the-diverse-voices-of-direct-support-professionals/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FI-August-2022-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”FI August 2022 Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ededed” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column - [National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week – 2024 Let’s Discuss Long-Term Solutions](https://nadsp.org/2024-dsp-week-blog-jmm/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSPweek-blog-featured-image-.png” title_text=”DSPweek blog- featured image” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week - [NADSP's 2024 DSP Week Webinars](https://nadsp.org/2024-dsp-week-webinars/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/DSPweek-featured-image-.png” title_text=”DSPweek- featured image” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]We’re not ready to let go of summer - [JUST ANNOUNCED: PCPID Delivers Report on Supporting People With Disabilities Through HCBS](https://nadsp.org/2024-pcpid-report-announcement/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACL-PCPID-Announcement-featured-image-.png” title_text=”ACL PCPID Announcement – featured image” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Earlier today, The Administration - [NADSP Welcomes New Team Members James Baptiste and Brian Gelb](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-welcomes-new-hires-james-baptiste-and-brian-gelb/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/New-Hire-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”New Hire Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The NADSP team is growing! We are excited - [Time for Gratitude](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-time-for-gratitude-2023/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Thanksgiving-November-2023-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Thanksgiving November 2023 Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be - [Frontline Initiative: DSPs Supporting Peoples' Employment](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-dsps-supporting-peoples-employment-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/FI-Dec-2022-Featured-Image-2.png” title_text=”FI Dec 2022 Featured Image (2)” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ededed” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ - [NADSP Welcomes New Team Members](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-welcomes-new-team-board-0824/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/New-Hire-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”New Hire Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The NADSP team is growing, and we’re - [Time for Gratitude](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-time-for-gratitude-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Gratitude-Featured-Image-.png” title_text=”Gratitude Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time - [President’s Committee for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Releases Report on Community Living-Highlighting the Needs of DSPs](https://nadsp.org/2024-pcpid-report-video/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ACL-PCPID-Announcement-featured-image-.png” title_text=”ACL PCPID Announcement – featured image” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Earlier this month, the President’s - [Time for Gratitude](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-time-for-gratitude-2024/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/FUll-Staff-2024.jpg” title_text=”FUll Staff 2024″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time - [NADSP Policy Update: A Call to Action for the Disability Community -March 18, 2025](https://nadsp.org/policyupdate-3-18-25/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GBlumenthal-3.18.2025-Policy-Update-.png” title_text=”GBlumenthal 3.18.2025 Policy Update” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]We were excited to welcome Gary - [A Time for Gratitude](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-time-for-gratitude-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-25-123131.png” title_text=”Screenshot 2025-11-25 123131″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time - [We're Hiring: NADSP E-Badge Academy Reviewer](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-hiring-2025-eba-reviewer/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NADSP-Hiring-Featured-.png” title_text=”NADSP Hiring- Featured” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is - [Virtual Training: Understanding Informed Decision Making for Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/virtual-training-understanding-informed-decision-making-for-direct-support-professionals/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDM-2023-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”IDM 2023 Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [Virtual Training: Understanding Informed Decision Making for Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/virtual-training-understanding-idmfordsps-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IDM-2023-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”IDM 2023 Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [Virtual Training: Trauma Informed Supports](https://nadsp.org/virtual-training-trauma-informed-supports/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”src” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – - 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[NADSP COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy PSAs](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-covid-19-vaccine-hesitancy-psas/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NADSP-Featured-Post-2021-COVID-19-Vaccine-Hesitancy-PSAs-Listing.jpg” alt=”Two people filming a public service announcement, picture showing man sitting at table with laptop while holding a phone” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Post-2021-COVID-19-Vaccine-Hesitancy-PSAs-Listing” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” - [Let's Talk: The Transformative Potential of Expressive Arts Therapy](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-the-transformative-potential-of-expressive-arts-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2023-December-Lets-Talk-Arts-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”2023-December Lets Talk -Arts-Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [Apply Today for the 2026 Moving Mountains Award](https://nadsp.org/2026-mma-application/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MMAward-2022-Logo-3.png” title_text=”MMAward 2022 Logo (3)” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Call for Nominations: Moving - [Reflections and Action After the Disability Policy Seminar](https://nadsp.org/dps-reflections-2026/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_7643.jpg” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”IMG_7643″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ - [Strengthening the DSP Workforce and Disability Services in Pennsylvania](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-policy-paupdate-31626/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [The Essentials Of Person-Centered Assessment](https://nadsp.org/the-essentials-of-person-centered-assessment/) - Embrace thorough and person-centered assessment practices in your work. - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Kerri Hickey](https://nadsp.org/eba-february-2026-eotm/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/February-featured-image-.png” title_text=”February 2026 featured image” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [DSP Advocacy During Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month](https://nadsp.org/dsp-advocacy-during-developmental-disabilities-dd-awareness-month/) - Help educate community members about needs and services. - [NADSP Policy Update: Federal Funding Update: FY2026 Appropriations and Potential Shutdown](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-policy-fy2026-1-28-26/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [NADSP Policy Update: Bipartisan Proposal Aims to Protect Essential Education Programs](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-policy-education-program-update-1-22-26/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Advocate “With” People On Election Day and Beyond](https://nadsp.org/advocate-with-people-on-election-day-and-beyond/) - Identify and address physical and invisible barriers as you support people in their advocacy and policy efforts. - [Supporting Friendships & Peer Interactions This Holiday Season](https://nadsp.org/supporting-friendships-peer-interactions-this-holiday-season/) - Receive guidance for encouraging and assisting people in facilitating friendships and peer interactions. - [Make a Resolution To Provide Person Centered Supports](https://nadsp.org/make-a-resolution-to-provide-person-centered-supports/) - Learn how to better support people by using a person-centered approach in your everyday work as a DSP. - [Supporting Different Modes Of Communication](https://nadsp.org/supporting-different-modes-of-communication/) - Identify different modes of communication that are appropriate to the needs of people supported. - [DSPs Should Be ‘Plugged In’ To Community Resources, Activities, Events, And More!](https://nadsp.org/dsps-should-be-plugged-in-to-community-resources-activities-events-and-more/) - Better understand how to research, develop, and maintain information on community and other resources. - [The Time For Advocacy Is Now!](https://nadsp.org/the-time-for-advocacy-is-now/) - Improve your knowledge of laws, services, and community resources for influencing policy and advocacy efforts. - [Documentation: People Behind The ‘Paperwork’](https://nadsp.org/documentation-people-behind-the-paperwork/) - Receive tips and guidance about the vital importance of maintaining accurate and comprehensive records. - [Bringing Sensitivity To Direct Support](https://nadsp.org/bringing-sensitivity-to-direct-support/) - Gain insight into sensitivity and awareness regarding cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues - [Supporting Community Access In Light Of The ADA Anniversary](https://nadsp.org/supporting-community-access-in-light-of-the-ada-anniversary/) - How can DSPs facilitate access to community resources? Find out in this article, just in time for the ADA anniversary. - [DSPs & The Development Of An Individualized Plan](https://nadsp.org/dsps-and-the-development-of-an-individualized-plan/) - Explore the connection between creating individualized plans and quality of life for people with disabilities. - [NADSP Condemns President's Use of the "R-Word](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-policy-disability-slur-statement12-1-25/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-1.png” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Join Us In Welcoming Our New Board Members!](https://nadsp.org/join-us-in-welcoming-our-new-board-members-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NADSP-Featured-Article-New-Board-Members-September-2021.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Article-New-Board-Members-September-2021″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [NADSP Policy Update: Federal Shutdown & SNAP Benefits, WIC Services](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-policy-update-federal-shutdown-snap-benefits-wic-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NADSP-Post-Featured-Policy-Update-SNAP-WIC-October-2025.jpg” alt=”Black and white photo of the US Capital Building” title_text=”NADSP – Post Featured – Policy Update – SNAP WIC – October 2025″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” - [NADSP Policy Update Regarding Federal Shutdown October 2025](https://nadsp.org/news-federal-shutdown-10-125/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NADSP-Featured-Campaign-2021-NADSP-Policy-Event-Amplifying-Voices.jpg” alt=”Exterior image of the US Capitol building” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Campaign-2021-NADSP-Policy-Event-Amplifying-Voices” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Dear Direct Support Professionals, The government shutdown seems to be about one thing. There - [What Hurts Most About This Week’s Autism “Discovery”](https://nadsp.org/news-nadsp-autism-discovery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Gary-G-Featured-Image-925-1.png” title_text=”Gary G Featured Image 925 (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Written by Gary Blumenthal, Public Policy and Communications Advisor I’ve lived my - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Carol Stank](https://nadsp.org/eba-september-2025-carol-stank/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Carol-Stank-EBA-September-2025-wp.png” title_text=”Carol Stank – EBA September 2025 wp” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [NADSP Board Rejects Trump Administration Comments on Autism](https://nadsp.org/news-nadsp-board-comments-92325/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-nadsp-UCedd.png” title_text=”Copy of nadsp UCedd” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Board of Directors of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) rejects recent comments from senior - [2025 NADSP Conference: Elevate](https://nadsp.org/2025-nadsp-conference-elevate/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/1984/01/NADSP-Header-Events-2025-NADSP-Conference.jpg” alt=”Logo for the 2025 NADSP Conference: Elevate” title_text=”NADSP – Header – Events – 2025 NADSP Conference” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tabs active_tab_background_color=”#c71134″ inactive_tab_background_color=”#7d7d7d” active_tab_text_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Tabs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” tab_text_color=”#ffffff” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_top=”#c71134″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tab title=”Overview” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Mary Ellen Bills](https://nadsp.org/eba-july-2025-mary-ellen-bills/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ME-July-25.png” title_text=”ME July 25″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” - [NADSP Statement on Final Passage of the Reconciliation Act](https://nadsp.org/news-reconciliation-bill-update-7-7-25/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Dear Colleagues, Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives agreed to adopt the Senate version of the Reconciliation Act—a version even more damaging than the bill originally passed by the House. This legislation will cut over a billion dollars from Medicaid, - [Our Latest Explanation of the Reconciliation Bill Debate: It’s still a mess!](https://nadsp.org/news-reconciliation-bill-update6-27-25/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Info-for-Medicaid-Assistance-6.27.25-1.png” title_text=”Info for Medicaid Assistance 6.27.25 (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Written by Joseph Macbeth, President/CEO; Gary Blumenthal, Senior Policy Advisor; and Nicole Jorwic, Senior Policy Advisor The House Reconciliation Act, also called the “One Big - [Senate Finance Committee Makes a Bad Bill Even Worse](https://nadsp.org/news-from-bad-bill-to-worse-61725/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-nadsp-UCedd.png” title_text=”Copy of nadsp UCedd” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Team, I wish I had better news. We have just finished our first line-by-line look at the Senate Finance Committee’s new “reconciliation” draft, released - [Respect the Work, Protect the People: Direct Support Professionals and Medicaid Are Under Siege](https://nadsp.org/news-respect-the-work-protect-the-people/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Copy-of-nadsp-UCedd.png” title_text=”Copy of nadsp UCedd” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Written by Joseph M. - [Don’t Dismantle What Works: The University Programs That Help People with Disabilities Thrive](https://nadsp.org/news-ucedds-june-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/nadsp-bod-528.25.png” title_text=”nadsp bod 528.25″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Written by Joseph M. MacbethPresident - [Public Statement from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Board of Directors](https://nadsp.org/public-statement-from-the-national-alliance-for-direct-support-professionals-nadsp-board-of-directors/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/nadsp-bod-528.25.png” title_text=”nadsp bod 528.25″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]As the Board of Directors - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Brent Veltri](https://nadsp.org/eba-may-2025-brent-veltri/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/May-2025-Earner-featured-image-.png” title_text=”May 2025 Earner- featured image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” - [NADSP Welcomes Susan Arwood, Director of Certification](https://nadsp.org/new-staff-arwood5-5-25/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/New-Hire-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”New Hire Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.22.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The NADSP team is growing! We - [Urgent: Protect Medicaid, Protect DSP Jobs – We Need Your Voice](https://nadsp.org/policy-medicaid-coluns-request4-25/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Column-Policy-Update-.png” title_text=”Column Policy Update” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Dear direct support professionals, Right - [Webinar: Informing Workforce Development Strategies: The DSP Experience Inside and Outside the Workplace](https://nadsp.org/webinar-informing-workforce-development-strategies-the-dsp-experience-inside-and-outside-the-workplace/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/NADSP-Post-Featured-Webinar-NCI-Workforce-Development-Strategies-March-2025.jpg” alt=”A direct support professional assists a woman using a wheelchair to enter a van, with a ramp.” title_text=”NADSP – Post Featured – Webinar – NCI Workforce Development Strategies – March 2025″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” - [NADSP Policy Update: Direct Support Professionals and allies Must Speak Out – HHS Decision Threatens Disability and Aging Supports](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-policyupdate3-27-25/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GBlumenthal-3.27.2025-Policy-Update-1.png” title_text=”GBlumenthal 3.27.2025 Policy Update (1)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Today, the Trump - [NADSP Policy Update: We Must Stop the Attack on Medicaid and Community Living](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-policy-update-we-must-stop-the-attack-on-medicaid-and-community-living/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/JMacbeth-Policy-Update-.png” title_text=”JMacbeth Policy Update” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The Trump Administration’s decision to eliminate the - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: OJ Taylor](https://nadsp.org/eba-march-2025-oj-taylor/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/March-2025-earner-featured-image-.png” title_text=”March 2025 earner- featured image” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” - [News: Life Unlimited, Inc Wins Moving Mountains Award](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-2025-moving-mountains-awards-winner/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MMAward-2022-Logo-2.png” title_text=”MMAward 2022 Logo (2)” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The Institute on Community Integration, the - [Apply Today for the 2025 Moving Mountains Award](https://nadsp.org/2025-mma-application/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MMAward-2022-Logo-3.png” title_text=”MMAward 2022 Logo (3)” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Best Practices in Direct - 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Win 2024 Moving Mountains Award](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-2024-moving-mountains-awards-winner/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/MMAward-2022-Logo-2.png” title_text=”MMAward 2022 Logo (2)” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]​The Institute on Community Integration, the - 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[The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act](https://nadsp.org/action-alert-the-long-term-care-workforce-support-act/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NADSP-Featured-Campaign-2021-NADSP-Policy-Event-Amplifying-Voices.jpg” alt=”Exterior image of the US Capitol building” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Campaign-2021-NADSP-Policy-Event-Amplifying-Voices” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Last week, - 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[Save the Date! NADSP Annual Conference Returns September 2023](https://nadsp.org/2023-annual-conference/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NADSP-6th-Annual-Conf-1.png” title_text=”NADSP 6th Annual Conf (1)” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] It’s official! The National Alliance for - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Michael Huang](https://nadsp.org/earner-of-the-month-michael-huang/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Michael-H-EBA-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Michael H- EBA Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” - 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[News: Happy Fourth Birthday NADSP E-Badge Academy](https://nadsp.org/e-badge-academy-birthday-2023/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EBA-4th-Birthday-Featured-Image-.png” title_text=”EBA 4th Birthday Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Today marks four years since the launch - [Virtual Training: How to be a DEI Changemaker as a Direct Service Professional](https://nadsp.org/virtual-training-2023-dei-changemakers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DEI-Changemaker-Featured-Image-.png” title_text=”DEI Changemaker Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [The Year in Review – The Year Ahead](https://nadsp.org/the-year-in-review-the-year-ahead/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Year-in-Review-Featured-Image-.png” title_text=”Year in Review Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Happy New Year to you - [Mental Health May](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-mentalhealth-may/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/MH-Month-2022-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”MH Month 2022 Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]May is Mental Health Awareness Month and - [International Journal: Holiday Tips 2.0](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-holiday-tips-2-0/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/International-Journal-Dec-2021-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”International Journal Dec 2021-Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [News: New York Credentialing Pilot Leadership Update](https://nadsp.org/new-york-credentialing-pilot-leadership-update/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/NYS-EBA-Blogs-Featured-Image-.png” title_text=”NYS EBA Blogs Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Greetings and Happy Holidays, My name is - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Nicole Swartz](https://nadsp.org/earner-of-the-month-nicole-swartz/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Nicole-S-EBA-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Nicole S- EBA Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” - [Apply Today for the 2023 Moving Mountains Award](https://nadsp.org/2023-moving-mountains-award-applications/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MMAward-2022-Logo-3.png” title_text=”MMAward 2022 Logo (3)” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]2023 Moving - [DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply Today for the 2023 Moving Mountains Award](https://nadsp.org/2023-moving-mountains-award-applications-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MMA-2022-Blog-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”MMA 2022- Blog Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Through a - [News: NADSP and New York State Announce Bonuses for Incumbent Direct Support Professionals and Frontline Supervisors](https://nadsp.org/bonuses-for-incumbent-direct-support-professionals-and-frontline-supervisors/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Bonus-Funds-NYS-Credentialing-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Bonus Funds NYS Credentialing Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Earlier this year, we - [Virtual Training: Are direct support professionals prepared for the HCBS Settings Rule?](https://nadsp.org/virtual-training-hcbs-settings-rule-2022/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/HCBS-Person-Centered-Featured-Image-.png” title_text=”HCBS Person Centered Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” - [Save the Date! NADSP Annual Conference Returns September 2023](https://nadsp.org/annual-conference-returns-september-2023/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/NADSP-6th-Annual-Conf-1.png” title_text=”NADSP 6th Annual Conf (1)” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”] It’s official! The National Alliance for - [Let's Talk: Bridging Behavioural Skills Training and Compassionate Care](https://nadsp.org/webinar-bridging-behavioural-skills-training-and-compassionate-care/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Skills-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Skills Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - 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[Webinar: Let's Talk: Augmentative and Alternative Communication for the Direct Support Professional: Aided Language Modeling](https://nadsp.org/webinar-aided-language-modeling/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Lets-Talk-52622-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Let’s Talk 52622 Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [The Arc GLOW: Ethical Decision-Making During Crisis](https://nadsp.org/the-arc-glow-ethical-decision-making-during-crisis/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Week-Arc-Livingston-Wyoming-Ethical-Decision-Making-Crisis.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Week-Arc-Livingston-Wyoming-Ethical-Decision-Making-Crisis” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Submitted By: Jeff Kantrowski, The Arc GLOW - [Webinar: Let's Talk: The Power of Gratitude as Attitude](https://nadsp.org/lets-talk-the-power-of-gratitude-as-attitude/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Lets-Talk-42722-Featured-Image-1.png” title_text=”Let’s Talk 42722 Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [Hope House Foundation's Recognitions of Hope](https://nadsp.org/the-hope-house-foundations-engagement-calendar/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Week-Hope-House-Foundation-Engagement-Calendar-V2.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Week-Hope-House-Foundation-Engagement-Calendar-V2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Submitted By: Christina Slater, Human - [Webinar: Black DSPs Matter:Part Three - Practical Application](https://nadsp.org/webinar-black-dsps-matter-part-three/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Black-DSPs-Matter-Part-3-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Black DSPs Matter Part 3-Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [New Report Released About DSP Workforce and COVID-19](https://nadsp.org/direct-support-workforce-and-covid-19-national-report-six-month-follow-up/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NADSP-Featured-Article-COVID-19-UMN-ICI-Report-6-Month-Follow-2021.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The Institute on Community Integration’s Research - [CMS Bulletin: Strengthening and Stabilizing the Medicaid Home Care Workforce](https://nadsp.org/cms-bulletin-strengthening-and-stabilizing-the-medicaid-home-care-workforce/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NADSP-Featured-CMS-Bulletin-Medicaid-HCBS-Workforce-August-2016.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column - [NADSP Statement On Wages](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-statement-on-wages/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NADSP-Featured-Statement-Wages-October-2015.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row – Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Report To The President 1996: Building Leadership for the 21st Century](https://nadsp.org/building-leadership-for-the-21st-century/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/1997/08/NADSP-Featured-Report-1996-President-Report-Visions-Voices.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column - [NADSP Response To CMS' RFI About HCBS](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-response-to-cms-rfi-about-hcbs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NADSP-Featured-CMS-RFI-HCBS-January-2017.jpg” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column - [Gratitude for the 2022 NADSP Advocacy Symposium](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news2022-nadsp-advocacy-symposium-review/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Policy-Event-Strategic-Map-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Policy Event Strategic Map Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]In early March 2022, NADSP embarked - [Establish a Direct Support Professional Standard Occupational Classification](https://nadsp.org/establish-a-direct-support-professional-standard-occupational-classification/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-Post-Standard-Occupational-Classification-2018.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Post-Standard-Occupational-Classification-2018″ _builder_version=”4.17.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The - [Direct Support Professionals Don't Have One. They Work Anonymously.](https://nadsp.org/direct-support-professionals-dont-have-one-they-work-anonymously/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/NADSP-Featured-Post-2018-SOC-Initial-Release.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Post-2018-SOC-Initial-Release” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||20px|” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Here's an update on that petition, by the numbers.](https://nadsp.org/heres-an-update-on-that-petition-by-the-numbers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/NADSP-Featured-Post-2018-SOC-Petition-Update.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Post-2018-SOC-Petition-Update” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” - [We Won an Award!](https://nadsp.org/we-won-an-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NADSP-Featured-Post-2019-Award-bFair2DirectCare.jpg” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Post-2019-Award-bFair2DirectCare” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” - [NADSP Supports the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-supports-the-recognizing-the-role-of-direct-support-professionals-act/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NADSP-Featured-Post-2020-Recogizing-Role-DSP-Act.jpg” _builder_version=”4.17.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Post-2020-Recogizing-Role-DSP-Act” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” - [Caring for the Future: The Power and Potential of America’s Direct Care Workforce](https://nadsp.org/the-power-and-potential-of-americas-direct-care-workforce/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NADSP-Featured-PHI-Report-Caring-For-The-Future.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″]This report provides a detailed profile - [NADSP Advocacy Symposium: Amplifying the Direct Support Professional Workforce](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-advocacy-event-amplifying-the-voices-of-dsps/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.15″ background_color=”#007dc3″ background_image=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NADSP-Blue-Header-Campaign-2021-NADSP-Policy-Event-Amplifying-Voices.jpg” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”2022 NADSP Advocacy Symposium” subhead=”Amplifying The Voices Of DSPs” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.15″ subhead_font_size=”22px” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” custom_margin=”-28px|||||” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Logo” _builder_version=”4.15″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.15″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.15″ _module_preset=”default” - [Advocacy in Storytelling: Storytelling With Comics!](https://nadsp.org/advocacy-in-storytelling-storytelling-with-comics/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NADSP-Featured-Webinar-Advocacy-Storytelling-Comics-October-2021.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Webinar-Advocacy-Storytelling-Comics-October-2021″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” admin_label=”Section – Watch Webinar Recording (MAKE VISIBLE AFTER WEBNAR RECORDING POSTED / - [Apply Today for the 2022 Moving Mountains Award](https://nadsp.org/2022-moving-mountains-award-applications/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MMA-2022-Blog-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”MMA 2022- Blog Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Through a partnership of the National - [NADSP Welcomes New Team Members Janet Wilson and Garrett Cole](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-welcomes-new-hires-janet-wilson-and-garrett-cole/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.15″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/New-Hire-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”New Hire Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.15.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.15″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The NADSP Team is growing! We are excited - [NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month: Iva Mack](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-ebadge-earner-of-the-month-iva-mack/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Iva-M-EBA-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Iva M- EBA Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.15.1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.15.1″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.15″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.15″ - [NADSP President and CEO, Joseph Macbeth Appointed To Committee By President Biden](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-presidents-committee-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-pcpid-macbeth/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.15″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/PCPID-Featured-Image.png” _builder_version=”4.15.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”PCPID Featured Image” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.15″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.15″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.15.1″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]NADSP PRESIDENT AND CEO, JOSEPH - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: John Swisher](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-e-badge-earner-of-the-month-john-swisher/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.14.9″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/John-S-EBA-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”John S- EBA Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.14.9″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ - [Webinar: Relationships and Rollercoasters, Supporting People with IDD through Relationships – A Trauma-Informed Approach](https://nadsp.org/relationships-and-rollercoasters-supporting-people-with-idd-through-relationships-a-trauma-informed-approach/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Lets-Talk-Relationships-and-Rollercoasters-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”_ Let’s Talk Relationships and Rollercoasters Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [Wage Increases At Children’s Aid and Family Services](https://nadsp.org/wage-increases-at-childrens-aid-and-family-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Week-Campaign-Childrens-Aid-Family-Services.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Week-Campaign-Childrens-Aid-Family-Services” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Submitted By: Stephanie Hios, Children’s - [The Arc of Mid-Hudson Provides a Tuition Reimbursement Program to their DSPs](https://nadsp.org/the-arc-mid-hudson-provides-a-tuition-reimbursement-program-to-their-dsps/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/20210714_094436-scaled.jpg” title_text=”20210714_094436″ _builder_version=”4.14.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Submitted By: Michelle - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Dionne Bradwell](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-e-badge-earner-of-the-month-dionne-bradwell/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Dionne-B-EBA-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Dionne B- EBA Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ - [Webinar: Let's Talk: Inclusion and Housing Instability](https://nadsp.org/lets-talk-inclusion-and-housing-instability/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Lets-Talk-Housing-and-Inclusion-webinar-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Let’s Talk Housing and Inclusion- webinar Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [Competency-Based Career Ladder Empowers DSPs At The Arc Of Delaware County](https://nadsp.org/competency-based-career-ladder-empowers-dsps-at-the-arc-of-delaware-county/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/NADSP-Featured-2020-DSP-Week-The-Arc-Delaware-Career-Ladder.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2020-DSP-Week-The-Arc-Delaware-Career-Ladder” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Submitted By: Catherine Tweedle, Director of Community - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Anthony Munang](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-e-badge-earner-of-the-month-anthony-munang/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Anthony-H-EBA-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Anthony H- EBA Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Robert Noerr](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-ebadge-earner-of-the-month-robert-noerr/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NADSP-Featured-EBA-Earner-Robert-Noerr.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-EBA-Earner-Robert-Noerr” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ - [Frontline Initiative: DSPs rRespond to the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-dsps-respond-to-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FI-COVID-Response-Blog-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”FI COVID Response – Blog Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & - [Thank You for A Recording Breaking 2021](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-our-appreciation-for-2021/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-Blog-Featured-Image-1.png” title_text=”2021 Blog Featured Image (1)” _builder_version=”4.14.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Before the year wraps up, - [MOKA Gives A Focus To ‘Care Of The Caregiver’](https://nadsp.org/moka-gives-a-focus-to-care-of-the-caregiver/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/MOKA-2021-Blog-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”MOKA 2021 Blog Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Submitted - [A Final Word from Dave Hingsburger; Let’s Read and NOT Talk This Month!](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-a-final-word-from-dave-hingsburger/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LTD-End-of-2021-Blog-Featured-Image-1.png” title_text=”LTD End of 2021 Blog Featured Image (1)” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]The - [International Journal: The Zen of Tom](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-the-zen-of-tom/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/International-Journal-Dec-2021-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”International Journal Dec 2021-Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” - [International Journal: One Candle: Finding Hope in the Darkness of a Pandemic](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-one-candle-finding-hope-in-the-darkness-of-a-pandemic/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/International-Journal-July-2021-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”International Journal July 2021-Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - 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[Implementing The E-Badge Academy At The Arc Mid-Hudson](https://nadsp.org/implementing-the-e-badge-academy-at-the-arc-mid-hudson/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/NADSP-Featured-Article-2021-E-Badge-Academy-Career-Ladder-The-Arc-Mid-Hudson.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Article-2021-E-Badge-Academy-Career-Ladder-The-Arc-Mid-Hudson” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Graphic displaying career-related icons – lightbulbs, gears, teamwork, etc.” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [Recognition, Retention, And Engagement Strategies At Chilliwack Society For Community Living](https://nadsp.org/recognition-retention-and-engagement-strategies-at-chilliwack-society-for-community-living/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CSCL-DSP-Program-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”CSCL-DSP Program Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Submitted by: - [Results By The Numbers: Core Competency E-Badges](https://nadsp.org/results-by-the-numbers-core-competency-e-badges/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NADSP-Featured-Article-2021-E-Badge-Academy-Career-Ladder-Core-Competency-Numbers.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Article-2021-E-Badge-Academy-Career-Ladder-Core-Competency-Numbers” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The following article is an excerpt from - [Results By The Numbers: Accredited Education E-Badges](https://nadsp.org/results-by-the-numbers-accredited-education-e-badges/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NADSP-Featured-Article-2021-E-Badge-Academy-Career-Ladder-Accredited-Education-Numbers.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Article-2021-E-Badge-Academy-Career-Ladder-Accredited-Education-Numbers” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The following article is an excerpt from - [Yes, organizations can now give credit for competency.](https://nadsp.org/yes-organizations-can-now-give-credit-for-competency/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Organizations-Credit-Competency-2019.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Organizations-Credit-Competency-2019″ _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ - [It's demanding work. DSPs deserve credit.](https://nadsp.org/its-demanding-work-dsps-deserve-credit/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Demanding-Work-Credit-2019.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Demanding-Work-Credit-2019″ _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ - [DSP Competencies: Communication and Empowerment](https://nadsp.org/dsp-competencies-communication-and-empowerment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Credentialing-Communication-2019.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Credentialing-Communication-2019″ _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ - [Two NADSP Credentialing Models: A Comparison by Dan Hermreck](https://nadsp.org/two-nadsp-credentialing-models/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Credentialing-Comparison-2019.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Credentialing-Comparison-2019″ _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [You’re probably already using these four skills on a daily basis. Do you get credit for it?](https://nadsp.org/youre-probably-already-using-these-four-skills-on-a-daily-basis-do-you-get-credit-for-it/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Four-Skills-Credit-2019.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Four-Skills-Credit-2019″ _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Achievement Unlocked: 12K in the EBA](https://nadsp.org/blog-achievement-12k-in-the-eba/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-12000-Submissions-2020.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-12000-Submissions-2020″ _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-1px|auto||auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column - [NADSP Transitions Certification To The NADSP E-Badge Academy](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-transitions-certification-to-the-nadsp-e-badge-academy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Certification-Transition-2020.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-Certification-Transition-2020″ _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.0.9″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||30px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”” - [Frontline Supervisor E-Badges are Here](https://nadsp.org/frontline-supervisor-e-badges-are-here/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” locked=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-FLS-Badges-2020.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-E-Badge-Academy-FLS-Badges-2020″ _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Lisa Burck](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-e-badge-earner-of-the-month-lisa-burck/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_module=”18782″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NADSP-Featured-EBA-Earner-Lisa-Burck.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-EBA-Earner-Lisa-Burck” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [IAHD Honors Joseph Macbeth, NADSP President And CEO, With ‘Change Maker’ Award](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-iahd-honors-joseph-macbeth/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}” global_module=”18782″ saved_tabs=”all”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Change-Maker-Award-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Change-Maker Award Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ global_colors_info=”{}”] The Institutes of Applied Human - [Mountain Lake Services' DSP Credentialing Program](https://nadsp.org/mountain-lake-services-dsp-credentialing-program/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/NADSP-Featured-2020-DSP-Week-Mountain-Lake-Services-DSP-Credentialing-Program.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2020-DSP-Week-Mountain-Lake-Services-DSP-Credentialing-Program” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Submitted By: Jack Mudge, Executive - [March E-Badge Earner of the Month: Erin Aukes of Black Hills Works](https://nadsp.org/e-badge-earner-of-the-month-erin-aukes-of-black-hills-works/) - In January, we launched The NADSP E-Badge Academy as part of our commitment to our mission to elevate the status of direct support professionals by improving practice standards; promoting system reform; and advancing their knowledge, skills and values. Over the last two years, NADSP has been fine-tuning The NADSP E-Badge Academy to create a new - [Jessica Jackson of The Arc NCR is our E-Badge Earner of the Month!](https://nadsp.org/jessica-jackson-of-the-arc-nc-is-our-e-badge-earner-of-the-month/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_margin=”||20px|” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px|” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Intro” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”]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 - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Brookley Garman](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-e-badge-earner-of-the-month-brookley/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – About EBA Earner of Month” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Congratulations to Brookley Garman, who has been selected as the NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month for September of 2020. This signifies that - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Alaba Owolabi](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-e-badge-earner-of-the-month-alaba/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – About EBA Earner of Month” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Congratulations to Alaba Owolabi, who has been selected as the NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month for November of 2020. Alaba is - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Jacqueline Cerna](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-e-badge-earner-of-the-month-jacqueline-cerna/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – About EBA Earner of Month” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Congratulations to Jacqueline Cerna, who has been selected as the NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month for December of 2020. Jacqueline is - [NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Giselda Bracco](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-e-badge-earner-of-the-month-giselda-bracco/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – About EBA Earner of Month” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Congratulations to Giselda Bracco, who has been selected as the NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month for February of 2021. 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[NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Tracy Holsapple](https://nadsp.org/e-badge-earner-of-the-month-tracy-holsapple/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NADSP-Featured-EBA-Earner-Tracy-Holsapple-Coarc.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro and Q & A ” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – - 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[Direct Support Professionals and The Home and Community Based Service Settings Rule (HCBS): What You Need to Know](https://nadsp.org/hcbs-what-direct-support-professionals-need-to-know/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HCBS-Webinar-3.19.21-1.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.11.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Direct support professionals play a critical role in organizations - 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Focuses on Staff Recognition](https://nadsp.org/marrakech-inc-focuses-on-staff-recognition/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/NADSP-Featured-2020-DSP-Week-Marrakech-Staff-Recognition.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2020-DSP-Week-Marrakech-Staff-Recognition” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Submitted By: - [Certification and Credentialing at Black Hills Works](https://nadsp.org/certification-and-credentialing-at-black-hills-works/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/NADSP-Featured-2020-DSP-Week-Black-Hills-Works-DSP-Credentialing-Program.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2020-DSP-Week-Black-Hills-Works-DSP-Credentialing-Program” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Submitted By: - [Tierra del Sol Foundation's 'Learning and Workforce Development' Initiative](https://nadsp.org/tierra-del-sol-foundation-learning-and-workforce-development-initiative/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Week-Tierra-Del-Sol-Foundation-Workforce-Development.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Week-Tierra-Del-Sol-Foundation-Workforce-Development” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Submitted By: - [A DSP Apprenticeship Program At The Arc Lexington](https://nadsp.org/dsp-apprenticeship-program-the-arc-lexington/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Week-Apprenticeship-Program-Arc-Lexington.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Week-Apprenticeship-Program-Arc-Lexington” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Article” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Submitted By: Terry Swierzowski, The Arc - [Join Us In Welcoming Our New Board Members!](https://nadsp.org/join-us-in-welcoming-our-new-board-members/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NADSP-Featured-Article-New-Board-Members-September-2021.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Article-New-Board-Members-September-2021″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19 National Report: 12 Month Follow-Up](https://nadsp.org/direct-support-workforce-and-covid-19-national-report-12-month-followup/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NADSP-Featured-Article-COVID-19-UMN-ICI-Report-12-Month-Follow-2021.jpg” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Article-COVID-19-UMN-ICI-Report-12-Month-Follow-2021″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ - [2021 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Reflections](https://nadsp.org/2021-direct-support-professional-recognition-week-reflections/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Recognition-Week-Reflections-092221.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-DSP-Recognition-Week-Reflections-092221″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text 1″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text - [A Statement of Solidarity from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)](https://nadsp.org/blog-a-statement-of-solidarity/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/NADSP-Featured-2021-Statement-Solidarity-060320.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-Statement-Solidarity-060320″ _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” - ['Black DSPs Matter' Part 1: What prompted you to speak up?](https://nadsp.org/blog-black-dsps-matter-part-1/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NADSP-Featured-2021-Ryene-Fenner-Black-DSPs-Matter.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-Ryene-Fenner-Black-DSPs-Matter” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” collapsed=”on” admin_label=”Section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row – Intro / Quote” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” - ['Black DSPs Matter' Part 2: Is your company committed to changes and supporting you?](https://nadsp.org/blog-black-dsps-matter-part-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NADSP-Featured-2021-Ryene-Fenner-Black-DSPs-Matter.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-Ryene-Fenner-Black-DSPs-Matter” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row – Intro / Quote” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” - ['Black DSPs Matter' Part 5: What do we need to do to change the narrative?](https://nadsp.org/blog-black-dsps-matter-part-5/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NADSP-Featured-2021-Ryene-Fenner-Black-DSPs-Matter.jpg” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-Ryene-Fenner-Black-DSPs-Matter” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row – Intro / Quote” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” - 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[Webinar: Your Questions and Our Answers About The COVID-19 Vaccine For Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/webinar-your-questions-and-our-answers-about-the-covid-19-vaccine-for-direct-support-professionals/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NADSP-Featured-2021-Webinar-Questions-Answers-COVID-Vaccine-DSPs-012221.jpg” _builder_version=”4.10.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” title_text=”NADSP-Featured-2021-Webinar-Questions-Answers-COVID-Vaccine-DSPs-012221″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text - [The Hingsburger Humanitarian Award](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-the-hingsburger-humanitarian-award/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”src” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.10.5″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] The Hingsburger Humanitarian Award Joe Jobes (2021) The - [Webinar: Remembering Dave](https://nadsp.org/webinar-remembering-dave/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Remembering-Dave-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”Remembering Dave Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.9.10″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The world lost a - [The 2021 John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Workforce Advocacy and Leadership](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-2021-jfk-award-for-workforce-advocacy-and-leadership/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/JFK-Award-Featured-Image.png” title_text=”JFK Award Featured Image” _builder_version=”4.9.10″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Workforce Advocacy and Leadership Jerry Smith (2021) Jerry - [Frontline Initiative: Archived Editions](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-archived-editions/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/NADSP-Featured-Frontline-Initiative-Archived-Editions.jpg” _builder_version=”4.9.10″ hover_enabled=”0″ title_text=”NADSP-Featured-Frontline-Initiative-Archived-Editions” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.10″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] - [Impact: Crisis Management For People With Disabilities](https://nadsp.org/impact-crisis-management-for-people-with-disabilities/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NADSP-Featured-Impact-Crisis-Management-Spring-2021.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] This edition of Impact looks - [Impact: The Direct Support Workforce](https://nadsp.org/impact-the-direct-support-workforce/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NADSP-Featured-Impact-DSP-Workforce-Spring-2019.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] This Impact examines some of - [Remembering Dave Hingsburger](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-news-remembering-dave-hingsburger/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/remembrance.-7.20-Featured-Image.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″]It is with deep sadness to share with the disability community that our friend and colleague Dave Hingsburger suddenly passed away on - [Webinar: Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger and John Raffaele: I am Not Your Inspiration](https://nadsp.org/webinar-i-am-not-your-inspiration/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Anti-Inspiration.-Webinar-Featured-Image.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”] Dave Hingsburger and John Raffaele will have a conversation about - [Frontline Initiative: DSPs Respond To Crisis](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-dsps-respond-to-crisis/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/NADSP-Featured-Frontline-Initiative-DSPs-Respond-To-Crisis.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] Direct support professionals - [Webinar: Black DSPs Matter Part Two: Demographics of the Workforce and the Implications of COVID-19](https://nadsp.org/webinar-black-dsps-matter-demographics-of-the-workforce-and-the-implications-of-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Black-DSPs-Matter-Part-Two-Featured-Image.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”]After exploring the history and understanding of systemic racism in Part - [Virtual Training: Informed Decision Making](https://nadsp.org/virtual-training-c-informed-decision-making/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”src”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Introduction” _builder_version=”4.2.2″] In embracing a person-centered approach and supporting - [Frontline Initiative: Trauma-Informed Care](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-trauma-informed-care/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NADSP-Featured-Frontline-Initiative-Trauma-Informed-Care.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] A newsletter issue - [Frontline Initiative: Person-Centered Practices](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-person-centered-practices/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NADSP-Featured-Frontline-Initiative-Person-Centered-Practices.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] A newsletter issue - [Webinar: Let's Talk with Dave: The Art of the Apology](https://nadsp.org/webinar-ltwd-art-of-the-apology/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Art-of-the-Apology-Webinar-Featured-Image-1.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”]We are living in stressful times. We may end up doing - [Frontline Initiative: The Changing Roles of the DSP](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-the-changing-roles-of-the-direct-support-professional/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NADSP-Featured-Frontline-Initiative-Changing-Roles-Of-The-DSP.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] A newsletter issue - [Frontline Initiative: Self-Care For DSPs](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-self-care-for-dsps/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NADSP-Featured-Frontline-Initiative-Self-Care-DSPs.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] A newsletter issue - [Frontline Initiative: Supporting Healthy Relationships](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-supporting-healthy-relationships/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/NADSP-Featured-Frontline-Initiative-Supporting-Healthy-Relationships.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] This issue of - [Frontline Initiative: Making A Career In Direct Support](https://nadsp.org/frontline-initiative-making-a-career-in-direct-support/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NADSP-Featured-Frontline-Initiative-Making-A-Career-In-Direct-Support.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] This issue of Frontline Initiative - [Implementing DSP Credentialing in New York](https://nadsp.org/implementing-dsp-credentialing-in-new-york/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NADSP-Featured-OPWDD-DSP-Credentialing-Report-2016.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] The report provides - [An Umbrella-Term: Person Centered Supports](https://nadsp.org/an-umbrella-term-person-centered-supports/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Parasols (umbrellas) were designed to provide shade from the sun. The umbrella was invented more than 4,000 years ago. There is evidence of umbrellas in artifacts of Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and China. They waxed and lacquered their - [Webinar: What Does Success Look Like in the NADSP E-Badge Academy?](https://nadsp.org/webinar-what-does-success-look-like-in-the-nadsp-e-badge-academy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EBA-Success-Webinar-Featured-Image-1.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”] In 2019, NADSP launched a new digital certification platform, the - [International Journal: Bullying and Social Violence](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-bullying-and-social-violence/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-1-Bullying-Social-Violence.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] People with Intellectual Disabilities can - [International Journal: Celebrating Our 100th Issue](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-celebrating-our-100th-issue/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-2-Celebrating-100th-Issue.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] The Journal began as a - [International Journal: Stepping Into The Role Of A DSP](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-stepping-into-the-role-of-a-dsp/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-3-Role-DSP.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] As a DSP, - [International Journal: Humble Pie](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-humble-pie/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-4-Humble-Pie.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] When I look - [International Journal: Human Trafficking And People With IDD](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-human-trafficking-and-people-with-idd/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-5-Human-Trafficking.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] Human trafficking has - [International Journal: A Time Called For Physical Distancing](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-a-time-called-for-physical-distancing/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-6-Physical-Distancing-1.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] It is even more important - [International Journal: HELP During COVID-19](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-help-during-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-7-Mental-Health-COVID-19.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Almost six months since we - [International Journal: To Show Up And Step Up - A Reflection](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-to-show-up-and-step-up-a-reflection/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-8-Racism-Reflection.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] “How many of - [International Journal: Responsibilities of DSPs Off Duty](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-responsibilities-of-dsps-off-duty/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-9-DSPs-Off-Duty.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] How do you - [International Journal: Working Effectively With Families](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-working-effectively-with-families/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-10-Working-Families.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Due to the level of - [International Journal: Navigating Virtual Services](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-navigating-virtual-services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-11-Virtual-Services.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Recent reports have confirmed that - [International Journal: The Importance of Self-Talk](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-the-importance-of-self-talk/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-9-12-Self-Talk.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Negative self-statements such as, “It’s - [International Journal: The Pandemic, The Professionals, And The People](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-the-pandemic-the-professionals-and-the-people/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-10-3-Pandemic-Professionals-People.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] Individuals with intellectual - [International Journal: This Hot Mess Called COVID-19](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-this-hot-mess-called-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-10-4-Hot-Mess-COVID-19.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] In this article, I want - [International Journal: The Art of Apology](https://nadsp.org/international-journal-dsps-the-art-of-apology/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-International-Journal-10-5-Art-Apology-v2.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] Working so closely with - [Webinar: Black DSPs Matter: Systemic Racism in US History](https://nadsp.org/webinar-black-dsps-matter-systemic-racism-in-us-history/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Black-DSPs-Matter-Featured-Image.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”]Last year, the NADSP shared a statement of solidarity to those - [2014 Staff Stability Survey Report](https://nadsp.org/2014-staff-stability-survey-report/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-Report-2014-Staff-Stability-Survey.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] The annual Staff - [2018 Staff Stability Survey Report](https://nadsp.org/2018-staff-stability-survey-report/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-Report-2018-Staff-Stability-Survey.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] The annual Staff - [2016 Staff Stability Survey Report](https://nadsp.org/2016-staff-stability-survey-report/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NADSP-Featured-Report-2016-Staff-Stability-Survey.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] The annual Staff Stability - [2019 Staff Stability Survey Report](https://nadsp.org/2019-staff-stability-survey-report/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/NADSP-Featured-Report-2019-Staff-Stability-Survey.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] The annual Staff Stability - [2017 Staff Stability Survey Report](https://nadsp.org/2017-staff-stability-survey-report/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-Report-2017-Staff-Stability-Survey.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] The annual Staff Stability - [2015 Staff Stability Survey Report](https://nadsp.org/2015-staff-stability-survey-report/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-Report-2015-Staff-Stability-Survey.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] The annual Staff Stability - [Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19 National Report: 6 Month Follow-Up](https://nadsp.org/direct-support-workforce-and-covid-19-national-report-6-month-followup/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/NADSP-Featured-Post-COVID-19-UMN-ICI-Report-6-Month-Follow-2021.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] A six-month follow-up Direct Support - [Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19 National Report: Initial Report](https://nadsp.org/direct-support-workforce-and-covid-19-national-report-initial-report/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/NADSP-Featured-Post-COVID-19-UMN-ICI-Report-Inital-2020.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] As we learned from - [Action Alert: Chairman Scott, Rep. Wild, Rep. Lee Introduce The Direct CARE Opportunity Act](https://nadsp.org/action-alert-chairman-scott-rep-wild-rep-lee-introduce-the-direct-care-opportunity-act/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Intro-Direct-Care.Opp_.-Header.-5.5.21.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″]The NADSP is pleased to share that earlier this week, Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA), Rep. Susan Wild - [DSP On-Boarding Toolkit During COVID-19](https://nadsp.org/dsp-on-boarding-toolkit-during-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/NADSP-Featured-Post-Onboarding-Toolkit-COVID-19-DSPs.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Resources to help provider organizations support new hires The National - [Self-Care Toolkit For DSPs During COVID-19](https://nadsp.org/self-care-toolkit-for-dsps-during-covid-19/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NADSP-Featured-Post-Self-Care-Toolkit-COVID-19-DSPs.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Resources to help DSPs take care of themselves during - [NADSP Recommendations for the Development of the HCBS Access Act](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-recommendations-for-the-development-of-the-hcbs-access-act/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/HCBS-Reccomendations-Header4.29.21.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, Inc. (NADSP) Submits Recommendations for the Development of the HCBS Access Act [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row - [Webinar: Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger; Getting Out of this Hot Mess Called COVID-19](https://nadsp.org/lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-getting-out-of-this-hot-mess-called-covid/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/COVID.Webinar.-LTWD4.16-1.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”] In this webinar, Dave Hingsburger and Yona Lusky, Director of - [Protection of Vulnerable Persons in Residential Facilities Against Abuse & Neglect](https://nadsp.org/protection-of-vulnerable-persons-in-residential-facilities-against-abuse-neglect/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NADSP-Featured-Report-2012-Measure-Society-Vulnerable-Persons-Residential-Facilities-Abuse-Neglect.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] This report addresses the problem - [Ensuring Beneficiary Health and Safety](https://nadsp.org/ensuring-beneficiary-health-and-safety/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NADSP-Featured-Report-2018-ACL-OIG-Ensuring-Health-Safety-Group-Homes-HCBS.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] This joint report - 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[Virtual Training: Creating a Culture of Competency](https://nadsp.org/nadsp-training-creating-a-culture-of-competency/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9mZWF0dXJlZF9pbWFnZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7fX0=@” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”src”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” date=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Introduction” _builder_version=”4.2.2″] In this 3-hour virtual training, NADSP staff - [Webinar: Direct Support Professionals and The Home and Community Based Service Settings Rule (HCBS): What You Need to Know](https://nadsp.org/direct-support-professionals-and-the-home-and-community-based-service-settings-rule-hcbs-what-you-need-to-know/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HCBS-Webinar-3.19.21.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_margin=”-63px|||||” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”] Description: March 17, 2014 is an important date for - [Webinar: Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger and John Raffaele: The Code of Ethics: Part Two](https://nadsp.org/webinar-lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-and-john-raffaele-the-code-of-ethics-part-two/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NADSP-Ethics-image-2.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”]This video is the final section of a two part deep - [Webinar: Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger and John Raffaele: Three Ps in the Pod: The Pandemic, The Professionals and The People](https://nadsp.org/webinarlets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-and-john-raffaele-three-ps-in-the-pod-the-pandemic-the-professionals-and-the-people/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LTWD-3.19-Covid-Webinar-.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”] Join Dave Hingsburger and John Raffaele as they discuss the - [Report To The President 2017: America's Direct Support Workforce Crisis](https://nadsp.org/americas-direct-support-workforce-crisis/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/NADSP-Featured-Report-2017-President-Report-Workforce-Crisis.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] Addressing the direct - [Moving From Crisis To Stabilization](https://nadsp.org/moving-from-crisis-to-stabilization/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/NADSP-Featured-Report-2019-Crisis-Stabilization-Credentialing.jpg” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Text & Cover” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ button_bg_color__hover=”#007dc3″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] As the long-term care service - [Welcome and Our Response to Disability Scoop Article - Joe Macbeth](https://nadsp.org/welcome-and-our-response-to-disability-scoop-article-joe-macbeth/) - [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Welcome to the new NADSP website. We’re really proud to be able to offer meaningful, contemporary and accessible information that’s relatable to direct support professionals. In this new website, you’ll have easy access to everything we’re doing at the NADSP; follow our schedule of highly popular webinar series with our dear friend, “Let’s - [It’s Time to Raise the Bar by Joe Macbeth](https://nadsp.org/its-time-to-raise-the-bar-by-joe-macbeth/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″]Last week, most of the NADSP staff and several of our board members joined dozens of other advocates in St. Louis for a full-day summit with small and large group discussions about the systemic and pervasive direct support workforce challenges that have perplexed the - [A Time of Thanks](https://nadsp.org/a-time-of-thanks/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Thanks Paragraphs” _builder_version=”3.27.4″]The Thanksgiving holiday tends to be a time for reflection, connection, and especially appreciation. It’s no different for all of us here at The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), and we certainly have a lot in our world that makes us - [The NADSP Competency Connection](https://nadsp.org/the-nadsp-competency-connection/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) values and respects the great work of the millions of direct support professionals in North America. One important aspect of the organization is our commitment to contributing to the knowledge, skills and values inherent in the work of direct support. The NADSP has given our professional field - [Assessment and Discovery; “Something is not quite right.”](https://nadsp.org/assessment-and-discovery-something-is-not-quite-right/) - Something is not quite right. Joan seems to, “not be herself”. Joan has less energy in the evenings than she usually has. She is taking more time in the bathroom than usual. Joan is waking up in the middle of the night more often than she ever has in the past. All these previous observations - [Who Do I Work For? Organizational Participation](https://nadsp.org/who-do-i-work-for-organizational-participation/) - 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 viewpoint. When the competency of Organizational Participation is utilized - [Community Living Skills and Supports by Dan Hermreck](https://nadsp.org/community-living-skills-and-supports-by-dan-hermreck/) - 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 appreciate some occasional help with these tasks, we might be less - [Beyond the Paid Relationship; Embracing the NADSP Competency of Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships](https://nadsp.org/beyond-the-paid-relationship/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]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 - [Got Any Milk? An NADSP Competency Blog](https://nadsp.org/blog-crisis-and-intervention/) - 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 five years Jeremy is person with whom Darlene has worked with - [Join Us In Welcoming Our New Board Members!](https://nadsp.org/welcome-to-our-new-board-members/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Intro” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”] This week we are taking - [Competency in the Time of Coronavirus by Dan Hermreck](https://nadsp.org/the-coronavirus-competencies/) - Competency in the Time of Coronavirus by Dan Hermreck When the NADSP staff have an opportunity to speak to direct support professionals (DSP) around the country, one of our key messages is that DSPs are highly skilled professionals. The NADSP Competency Areas describe a set of professional skills that DSPs use in their work each - [Words of Encouragement from Dr. Stephen Birchak](https://nadsp.org/words-of-encouragement-from-dr-stephen-birchak/) - As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words of encouragement. Starting today, NADSP will be sharing a video from one of our partners each week - [Words of Encouragement from Dr. Escudé of HRS](https://nadsp.org/woe-dr-escude/) - As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words of encouragement. Starting today, NADSP will be sharing a video from one of our partners each week - [The NADSP Congratulates Joe Macbeth and DSP Advocates - Written By Caitlin Bailey, NADSP Board Chair](https://nadsp.org/blog-natl-historic-recognition-project-2000-2020/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Congratulates Joe Macbeth and DSP Advocates Honored by the National Historic Recognition Project: 2000-2020 April 13, 2020 (Albany, NY) The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Joe Macbeth has been selected for recognition for his contributions to the field. Joe - [Words of Encouragement from Philadelphia Inquirer Journalist, Ronnie Polaneczky](https://nadsp.org/woe-ronnie-polaneczky/) - As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words of encouragement. In the past few weeks, NADSP has shared videos from our partners each week with - [Words of Encouragement from Beth Mount](https://nadsp.org/woe-beth-mount/) - As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words of encouragement. In the past few weeks, NADSP has shared videos from our partners each week with - [Words of Encouragement from CQL | The Council on Quality Leadership](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-cql/) - As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words of encouragement. In the past few weeks, NADSP has shared videos from our partners each week with - [Words of Encouragement from Regis Obijiski](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-regis-obijiski/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words - [Words of Encouragement from Tony Thomas](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-tony-thomas/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words - [Practical Applications for Hiring, Engaging and Keeping Direct Support Professionals During (and AFTER) the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://nadsp.org/practical-applications-for-hiring-engaging-and-keeping-direct-support-professionals-during-and-after-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - "Was I deceiv'd, or did a sable cloud turn forth her silver lining on the night?”, John Milton's "Comus" (1634). If there was a silver lining to be found during this COVID-19 pandemic, it would be that people need jobs and we, the human services field, have plenty to offer. The trick is, how do - [Words of Encouragement from Dave Hingsburger](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-dave-hingsburger/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words - [Words of Encouragement from Cathy Ficker Terrill](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-cathy-ficker-terrill/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words - [Words of Encouragement from Al Condeluci + A Note from A DSP](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-al-condeluci/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words of - [Words of Encouragement from Liz Weintraub](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-liz-weintraub/) - Celebrating 30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with Liz Weintraub The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 30th Anniversary. On July 26th we celebrate this important civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including - [Words of Encouragement from Ramu Iyer](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-ramu-iyer/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words - [Words of Encouragement from John Dickerson](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-john-dickerson/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Over the past few weeks, we have shared ‘Words of Encouragement’ from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’re committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many - [Words of Encouragement from Jacquie Dillard-Foss](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-jacquie-dillard-foss/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Over the past few weeks, we have shared ‘Words of Encouragement’ from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’re committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many - [Words of Encouragement from Barbara Merrill](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-barbara-merrill/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Over the past few weeks, we have shared ‘Words of Encouragement’ from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’re committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many - [Words of Encouragement from Drew Smith](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-drew-smith/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Over the past few weeks, we have shared ‘Words of Encouragement’ from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’re committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many - [You are Enough: Words of Encouragement from Roger Ramsukh and Dave Hingsburger](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-roger-ramsukh/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Over the past few weeks, we have shared ‘Words of Encouragement’ from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’re committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of - [Words of Encouragement from the Frontline Initiative Editors Chet & Julie](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-frontline-initiative-editors/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] Over the past few months, we have shared ‘Words of Encouragement’ from some of our colleagues from across North America. It has been a pleasure to learn how folks are coping with our new way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it has been a source - [Words of Encouragement from Ed Asner](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-ed-asner/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words - [Words of Encouragement from Robert Curriden](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-robert-curriden/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words - [Welcome Our New Team Member - Shane Pasko](https://nadsp.org/shane-pasko/) - This week we are pleased to introduce the NADSP's newest team member, Shane Pasko. Shane will be interning with NADSP throughout the summer and supporting us with research and technology. He has written a blog to introduce himself to our community. Read below to learn more about Shane. Shane is currently a 21-year-old, non-binary undergraduate - [Words of Encouragement from Michael Steinbruck](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-michael-steinbruck/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words - [Words of Encouragement from the NADSP Team](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-nadsp/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues. As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share - [Words of Encouragement from Val Bradley](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-val-bradley/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words - [The Veil Has Been Lifted](https://nadsp.org/blog-the-veil-has-been-lifted/) - Despite federal law and court decisions over the past 30 years, the ongoing battle fought by people with disabilities seeking to fulfill their human and civil rights has only been illuminated during this wretched pandemic. The lack of dignity, respect and justice further illustrate the continuing need for us to advance this movement toward social equality. Hidden in the shadows with this devalued group of citizens is our devalued direct - [Words of Encouragement from Ann Hardiman](https://nadsp.org/blog-woe-ann-hardiman/) - Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words - [Join Us In Welcoming Our New Board Members!](https://nadsp.org/welcome-to-our-new-board-members-2020/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ z_index_tablet=”500″ text_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” text_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” link_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” link_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ul_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ul_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” ol_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” ol_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” quote_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” quote_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_2_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_2_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_3_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_3_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_4_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_4_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_5_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_5_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” header_6_text_shadow_horizontal_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_vertical_length_tablet=”0px” header_6_text_shadow_blur_strength_tablet=”1px” box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px”] This week we are taking - [2020 Moving Mountains Award](https://nadsp.org/2020-moving-mountains-award/) - The NADSP, on behalf of our partner organizations, the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota and the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), is pleased to announce the 2020 Moving Mountains Award for best practices in workforce development. We received numerous nominations this year and are excited about the workforce - [Congratulations to Dr. Diane Potts](https://nadsp.org/congratulations-to-diane-potts/) - Last year, in Cleveland, the NADSP thanked Dave Hingsburger with our inaugural “Gratitude Award”, given to an individual who has volunteered their time and energy, while showing strong commitment to the mission of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals. This year, we are proud to recognize Dr. Diane Potts from Tulsa Community College. For - [Webinar: The Facts About Covid-19 Vaccines for Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/webinar-covid-19-what-dsps-need-to-know/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Image & Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/NADSP-COVID-Vaccine-image-1.png” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_post_title author=”off” comments=”off” featured_image=”off” text_background=”on” text_bg_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.65)” admin_label=”Post Title” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ title_font=”|300|||||||” title_font_size=”40px” meta_font=”|300|||||||” custom_margin=”|||-25%|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px|||0%|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”2vw||2vw||false|false”][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_padding=”||0px|||”]Direct support professionals have been on the frontlines of supporting people ## Pages - 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To receive updates on the new NADSP store, sign - [Advocacy](https://nadsp.org/services/advocacy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Advocacy” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text - [E-Badge Academy](https://nadsp.org/services/the-nadsp-e-badge-academy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The NADSP E-Badge Academy” subhead=”Get credit for competency.” text_orientation=”center” header_image_url=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NADSP-E-Badge-Set-Of-Five-010824-scaled.jpg” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Button” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#017dc3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”https://nadsp.org/services/the-nadsp-e-badge-academy/inquiry-form/” button_text=”Inquiry Form” - [Contact Us](https://nadsp.org/contact-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Contact Us” subhead=”Get in touch with NADSP by filling out the form below” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Form” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”40px||20px|” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Intro” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” - [About NADSP Membership](https://nadsp.org/membership/about-membership/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Membership” subhead=”Join a national movement to elevate the status of DSPs” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Our Awards](https://nadsp.org/about-us/our-awards/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals recognizes Direct Support Professionals and Leaders through the Moving Mountains Award and the John F. Kennedy Jr. Award. - [Moving Mountains Award Winners](https://nadsp.org/about-us/our-awards/moving-mountains-award-winners/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Moving Mountains Award Winners” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MMA-LOGO.png” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ width=”67%” max_width=”67%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” - [Our Board](https://nadsp.org/about-us/our-board/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Our Board of Directors” subhead=”Meet the Board of Directors of NADSP” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] The - [Informed Decision Making Curriculum](https://nadsp.org/services/curricula/informed-decision-making-curriculum/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Informed Decision Making Train-The-Trainer Curriculum” subhead=”Learn about the importance of choice in the lives of people receiving services” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [NADSP Onboarding Curriculum](https://nadsp.org/services/curricula/onboarding-curriculum/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Onboarding Curriculum” subhead=”Set a professional tone and realistic expectation for your newest hires” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” subhead_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#007dc3″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” - [Our Staff](https://nadsp.org/about-us/our-staff/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Our Staff” subhead=”Meet the team carrying out the mission of NADSP” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] NADSP staff work tirelessly to elevate the status of direct support professionals by - [Dave Hingsburger Humanitarian Award Past Winner Profiles](https://nadsp.org/about-us/our-awards/hingsburger-award-winners/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Hingsburger Humanitarian Awards – Past Winners” subhead=”Meet the recipients of the Hingsburger Humanitarian Awards” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [John F. Kennedy Jr. Award Past Winner Profiles](https://nadsp.org/about-us/our-awards/john-f-kennedy-jr-award-winners/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The John F. Kennedy Jr. Awards – Past Winners” subhead=”Meet the recipients of the John F. Kennedy Jr. Awards” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Resources](https://nadsp.org/resources/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Resources” subhead=”Guides, reports, and more to help you elevate the status of DSPs” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] The - [Certification](https://nadsp.org/services/certification/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Certification” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Cert Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ - [NADSP Frontline Initiative](https://nadsp.org/resources/frontline-initiative/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Frontline Initiative” subhead=”A series covering the issues important to DSPs and supervisors” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”25px||20px|” custom_padding_tablet=”60px||60px|” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” - [Certification Renewal Application (DSP I, DSP II, DSP III, FLS)](https://nadsp.org/services/certification/certification-renewal-application-dsp-1-2-3-fls/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Certification Renewal Application” subhead=”Apply to renew your DSP I, DSP II, DSP III, or FLS Certification” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Cert Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - [Our Advisory Council](https://nadsp.org/about-us/our-advisory-council/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Our Advisory Council” subhead=”Meet the DSPs providing unique and invaluable perspective to NADSP” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Introduction” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ - [Code of Ethics Train-The-Trainer Curriculum: A Strong Foundation](https://nadsp.org/services/curricula/code-of-ethics-curriculum/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Code of Ethics Train-The-Trainer Curriculum: A Strong Foundation” subhead=”Deliver the NADSP Code of Ethics training to internal employees across your entire organization” text_orientation=”center” subhead_tablet=”” subhead_phone=”” subhead_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” - [Frontline Supervisor Train-The-Trainer Curriculum: From Management To Leadership](https://nadsp.org/services/curricula/frontline-supervisor-curriculum/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Frontline Supervisor Train-The-Trainer Curriculum” subhead=”Equip Frontline Supervisors with the tools and skills needed for on-the-job success” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” subhead_text_color=”#ffffff” background_color=”#007dc3″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” - [E-Badge Academy: Inquiry Form](https://nadsp.org/services/the-nadsp-e-badge-academy/inquiry-form/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The NADSP E-Badge Academy Inquiry Form” subhead=”Fill out this inquiry form to contact NADSP about the E-Badge Academy” text_orientation=”center” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”4.23.1″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – - [NADSP Training](https://nadsp.org/services/training/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Training” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Intro – Virtual” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] NADSP has created the following keynote addresses - [NADSP Keynote Presentations](https://nadsp.org/services/training/keynote-presentations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Keynote Presentations” subhead=”Inspire and empower your conference attendees through dynamic and engaging presentations” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – (Emerging Roles)” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [Services](https://nadsp.org/services/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Services” subhead=”Elevate the status of direct support professionals through transformational offerings” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”] The various services and programs offered by The National Alliance for - [Curricula](https://nadsp.org/services/curricula/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_margin=”||40px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Curricula” subhead=”Expand your knowledge and build your skills through NADSP offerings” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.16″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals - [NADSP Member Organizations](https://nadsp.org/membership/nadsp-member-organizations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#007dc3″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Current NADSP Member Organizations” subhead=”Supporting member organizations ” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Introductory Text” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ - [News](https://nadsp.org/blog/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”News And Events” subhead=”The very latest articles, events, and developments from NADSP” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#007dc3″ background_enable_image=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Content View Code” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code - [Receive NADSP Emails](https://nadsp.org/resources/receive-nadsp-emails/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Receive NADSP Emails” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”30px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]You can receive email communications from - [Membership](https://nadsp.org/membership/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#007dc3″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Membership” subhead=”Elevate the status of direct support professionals through NADSP Membership” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” title__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”] NADSP Membership encompasses a national movement to elevate the status of - [Our History](https://nadsp.org/about-us/our-history/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Our History” subhead=”NADSP has decades of experience in advancing the interests of the DSP workforce” text_orientation=”center” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#007dc3″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”1996″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Year” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ - [Our Partners](https://nadsp.org/about-us/our-partners/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px|false|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Our Partners” subhead=”NADSP aligns with national organizations and leading experts in the field” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Partners” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ custom_margin=”40px||40px||true|false” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”AADMD” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ - [About Us](https://nadsp.org/about-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#007dc3″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”About Us” subhead=”The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”] The vision of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is a world - [Our Work](https://nadsp.org/about-us/our-work/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Our Work” subhead=”NADSP strives to elevate the status of direct support professionals” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Mission / Vision” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#ededed” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ - [The NADSP E-Badge Academy: Participating Organizations](https://nadsp.org/services/the-nadsp-e-badge-academy/participating-organizations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The NADSP E-Badge Academy: Participating Organizations” subhead=”Browse the agencies that are making sure their staff get credit for competency” text_orientation=”center” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”4.11.3″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section - [Thank you for contacting us](https://nadsp.org/thank-you-for-contacting-us/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Thank You For Contacting Us” subhead=”We will be in touch soon. In the meantime, you can access important NADSP resources.” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#007dc3″ button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″] - [E-Badge Academy: Application](https://nadsp.org/services/the-nadsp-e-badge-academy/application/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The NADSP E-Badge Academy” subhead=”Complete the application to get credit for competency” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] You can complete - [E-Badge Academy: Thank You For Submitting Your Application](https://nadsp.org/services/the-nadsp-e-badge-academy/application/thank-you/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Header” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The NADSP E-Badge Academy” subhead=”Thank you for submitting your E-Badge Academy application” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”off”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ hover_enabled=”0″] We appreciate - [Filterable Drops Test](https://nadsp.org/filterable-drops-test/) - Resources - [Supporting Member Organizations of NADSP](https://nadsp.org/member-organizations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Supporting Member Organizations of NADSP ” subhead=” 2020″ text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” disabled_on=”on|off|off” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|50px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=”3.26.6″ z_index_tablet=”500″] Able2 Alberta Professional Services Albertina Kerr ANCOR - [Direct Support Professional Advisory Council](https://nadsp.org/dspadvisorycouncil/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” collapsed=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Direct Support Professional Advisory Council” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover=”null” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover=”null” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover=”null” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover=”null” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover=”null” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover=”null” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover=”null” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover=”null” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover=”null” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover=”null” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover=”null” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover=”null”] Accepting Applications until March 9th at 5PM - [Portfolio-Based DSP Specialist Certification (DSP-III)](https://nadsp.org/dsp-specialist/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Portfolio-Based DSP Specialist Certification (DSP-III)” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Overview” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ use_border_color=”off”]The DSP Specialist (DSP-III) Certification represents the highest level of certification - [Portfolio-Based DSP Certification (DSP-I, DSP-II)](https://nadsp.org/dsp-certified-initial-level/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Portfolio-Based DSP Certification (DSP-I, DSP-II)” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Overview” _builder_version=”3.27.4″]The second level of certification recognizes direct support professionals who - [NADSP Services](https://nadsp.org/services-and-programs/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Services” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” hover_enabled=”0″ button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Overview” _builder_version=”3.27.4″]The various services and programs offered by The National Alliance for Direct Support - [2020 Virtual Event: From Praise To Promise](https://nadsp.org/events/2020-virtual-event-from-praise-to-promise/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Logo” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-NADSP-DSP-Week-Virtual-Event.jpg” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.2.2″][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Menu” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ background_color=”#8a2332″ collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ text_orientation=”center”] Schedule [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ text_orientation=”center” link_option_url=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Pages-from-2020-NADSP-Virtual-Event-Sponsorship-Form.pdf”] Become A Sponsor [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.2.2″ text_orientation=”center”] Current Sponsors [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Schedule Intro” _builder_version=”4.2.2″ collapsed=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.2.2″][et_pb_text - [2020 John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Direct Support Workforce Advocacy & Leadership Winner: Ann Hardiman](https://nadsp.org/jfkjr-award-2020/) - It is with honor that the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) board of directors announce that Ann Hardiman will be recognized as the recipient of the John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Direct Support Workforce Advocacy & Leadership for 2020. Ann was nominated by former awardees, Regis Obijiski and Amy Hewitt. She currently - [E-Badge 2020 Notification](https://nadsp.org/e-badge-2020-notification/) - Effective January 22nd, 2020, The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) will begin fully transitioning its Certification program to the NADSP E-Badge Academy through the platform Web Courseworks. This updated model provides a more modern, efficient and effective solution for Direct Support Professionals to receive recognition for their knowledge, skills and values. Historically, Direct Support Professionals - [Moving Mountains](https://nadsp.org/moving-mountains/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”About Moving Mountains” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.26.6″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”3.26.6″ type=”4_4″][et_pb_image src=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MMA-LOGO.png” _builder_version=”3.26.6″ width=”57%” max_width=”57%” align=”center”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.12″ use_border_color=”off” - [Accredited Education Applications](https://nadsp.org/accredited-education-applications/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Accredited Education Applications” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.16″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.5.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Why should your professional development program - [Annual Conference Schedule](https://nadsp.org/annual-conference-schedule/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ background_image=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Conference-Banner-1.png” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The NADSP Annual Conference: The Fifth One ” subhead=”Detailed Agenda” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.16″ title_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ content_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.12″ background_color=”#efefef” global_module=”7420″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Menu Bar” - 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[Annual Conference Hotel & Transportation](https://nadsp.org/annual-conference-hotel-and-transportinfo/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ background_color=”#007dc3″ background_image=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Conference-Banner-1.png” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The NADSP Annual Conference: The Fifth One ” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ content_font=”||||||||” content_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”]Hotel & Transportation Information [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.12″ background_color=”#efefef” global_module=”7420″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text - 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[Annual Conference Gallery](https://nadsp.org/2018-annual-conference-gallery/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Fourth Annual Conference” subhead=”A look back at 2018″ text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.12″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/NADSP-Homepage-Slide-Annual-Conference.jpg”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.12″ custom_padding=”50px|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”30px|0px|30px|0px|false|false” _builder_version=”3.12″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.12″ text_font=”||||||||” header_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”|||”] KEYNOTE: Ronnie Polaneczky Journalist and NADSP Award Winner Speaking at the 2018 NADSP (National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals) - [Annual Conference - 5th Registration Confirmation Page](https://nadsp.org/annual-conference-confirm/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.12″ background_color=”#007dc3″ background_image=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Conference-Banner-1.png” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” next_background_color=”#efefef”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The NADSP Annual Conference: The Fifth One ” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.12″ title_font=”||||||||” title_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ content_font=”||||||||” content_text_shadow_style=”preset2″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)”]Hotel & Transportation Information [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.12″ background_color=”#efefef” prev_background_color=”#007dc3″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” global_module=”7039″][et_pb_row global_parent=”7039″ _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text – Menu Bar” global_parent=”7039″ _builder_version=”3.12″] SCHEDULE • REGISTRATION • SPONSORSHIP • EXHIBITORS • HOTEL - [Conference Registration](https://nadsp.org/register/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.5.1″ background_color=”#007dc3″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Conference Registration” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.12″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.12″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.12″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”3.12″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_shop type=”product_category” columns_number=”1″ orderby=”price” _builder_version=”3.12″ include_categories=”46″][/et_pb_shop][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”3.12″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] - [Home2](https://nadsp.org/home-2/) - NADSP is a national non-profit whose mission is to elevate the status of direct support professionals by improving practice standards; promoting system reform; and advancing their knowledge, skills and values. - [The Aging Series](https://nadsp.org/the-aging-series/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=” Aging and Dementia: Myths, Realities and Best Practices ” subhead=”Jointly Presented by National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals & National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices ” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.12″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” saved_tabs=”all”] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0|false|false” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” - [Events](https://nadsp.org/events/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_color=”#007dc3″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Upcoming Events” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.12″ custom_padding=”40px|15%|0|15%|false|true”][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=”3.12″ text_orientation=”center” custom_margin=”0px||40px|”]No events are found.[/et_pb_fullwidth_code][/et_pb_section] - [Terms and Conditions](https://nadsp.org/terms-and-conditions/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off” next_background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Terms and Conditions ” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ content_max_width=”100%” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” prev_background_color=”#000000″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”] Our Terms and - [John F. Kennedy Jr. Award](https://nadsp.org/kennedy-award-for-dsp-workforce/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” background_color=”#007dc3″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px” next_background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Direct Support Workforce Advocacy & Leadership” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” prev_background_color=”#007dc3″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.5.1″ use_border_color=”off”]In 1996, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals’ (NADSP) ideological founder, John F. Kennedy Jr. wrote “Quality is - [80% Solution](https://nadsp.org/80-solution/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#007dc3″ inner_shadow=”on” next_background_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”3.5.1″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The 80% Solution: Creating a Culture of Competence” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ content_max_width=”100%” background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” prev_background_color=”#007dc3″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” background_size=”initial”]Creating - [Apprenticeship](https://nadsp.org/apprenticeship/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Apprenticeship Program” text_orientation=”center” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.2″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)”] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.5.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.5.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.5.1″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program for Direct Support Professionals Approved in October 2010, the Direct Support Professional Registered Apprenticeship Program addresses - [15 Competency Areas](https://nadsp.org/15-competency-areas/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” background_color=”#007dc3″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ next_background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”15 NADSP Competency Areas” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.5.1″ background_color=”rgba(255, 255, 255, 0)” max_width_tablet=”50px” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off” prev_background_color=”#007dc3″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.51″ border_style=”solid”]The following is a list of fifteen competency areas that have been approved by the NADSP Executive Committee. Each Competency area has corresponding skill statements. These skill statements describe - [NADSP Competency Areas](https://nadsp.org/competency-areas-text/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.5.1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px|false|false”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”NADSP Competency Areas” subhead=”Full Text” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.5.1″ background_color=”#007dc3″ max_width_tablet=”50px”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.5.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.5.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.5.1″]The following is a list of fifteen competency areas that have been approved by the NADSP Executive Committee. Each Competency area has corresponding skill statements. These skill statements describe the knowledge - [Code of Ethics - Full Text](https://nadsp.org/code-of-ethics-text/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.5.1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Code of Ethics” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”3.5.1″ background_color=”#007dc3″ max_width_tablet=”50px” subhead=”Full Text”][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.5.1″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.5.1″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.5.1″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.5.1″] The NADSP Code of Ethics ® Preamble Vision. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who support people in their communities are called upon to make independent judgments on a frequent basis that involve - [Policy Initiatives](https://nadsp.org/policy-initiatives/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#007dc3″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|0|0px”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Policy Initiatives” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”17px|0px|27px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”row_inner” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Collaboration Initiative The NADSP joined several other organizations in a letter to the - [Report to the President 2017 - America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis](https://nadsp.org/report-to-the-president-2017/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off” next_background_color=”#FFFFFF”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Report to the President 2017 – America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_icon_placement=”right” custom_button_two=”off” button_two_icon_placement=”right” _builder_version=”3.0.105″ max_width_tablet=”50px” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on” prev_background_color=”#2ea3f2″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” _builder_version=”3.0.105″]The President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities Report to the President - [Show Your Support For DSPs](https://nadsp.org/membership/about-membership/support-dsps-nadsp-membership/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.76″][et_pb_fullwidth_header _builder_version=”3.0.76″ title=”Show Your Support For DSPs” subhead=”Become A Proud Member of NADSP” background_color=”#f57b20″ text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” image_orientation=”center” background_layout=”dark” content_orientation=”center” title_font_color=”#ffffff” title_text_color=”#ffffff” subhead_font_color=”#ffffff” subhead_text_color=”#ffffff” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ background_image=”https://nadsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NADSP-Membership-Article-Header-120717.jpg” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”off” specialty=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.76″ background_layout=”light” border_style=”solid”]It’s that time of year again. No, we’re not talking about - [DSP-Specialist - Positive Behavioral Support](https://nadsp.org/dsp-specialist-positive-behavioral-support/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”DSP-Specialist – Positive Behavioral Support” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”row_inner”][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The DSP-Specialist in Positive - [DSP-Specialist - Mentoring & Supervision](https://nadsp.org/dsp-specialist-mentoring-supervision/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”DSP-Specialist Mentoring Supervision” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”row_inner”][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The DSP-Specialist in Mentoring and Supervision - [DSP Specialist Aging](https://nadsp.org/dsp-specialist-aging/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”DSP Specialist Aging” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”row_inner”][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]The DSP-Specialist in Aging Support credential (DSP-S) - [DSP-Specialist - Employment Supports](https://nadsp.org/dsp-specialist-employment-supports/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”DSP-Specialist – Employment Supports” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”row_inner”][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”]The DSP-Specialist in Employment Support credential - [DSP-Specialist - Inclusion](https://nadsp.org/dsp-specialist-inclusion/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”DSP-Specialist – Inclusion” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”center” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”row_inner”][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] The DSP-Specialist in Inclusion credential (DSP-S-I) ## Accordions - [NADSP Training Services](https://nadsp.org/accordions/4184/) - [Frontline Supervisor Curriculum](https://nadsp.org/accordions/frontline-supervisor-curriculum/) ## Projects - [Partners for Quality (PFQ) (Citizen Care and Milestone)](https://nadsp.org/project/partners-for-quality-pfq/) - [The Bill & Betsy Scheben Care Center](https://nadsp.org/project/the-bill-betsy-scheben-care-center/) - [Opengate](https://nadsp.org/project/opengate/) - [Kokua Services](https://nadsp.org/project/kokua-services/) - [UAA Center for Human Development AKTC](https://nadsp.org/project/uaa-center-for-human-development-aktc/) - [Miami Cerebral Palsy Residential Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/miami-cerebral-palsy-residential-services-inc/) - [SOAR (Southern Ohio Adventures Recreation, LLC)](https://nadsp.org/project/southern-ohio-adventures-recreation/) - [Beacon Specialized Living Services](https://nadsp.org/project/beacon-specialized-living-services-2/) - [Beyond Care Services](https://nadsp.org/project/beyond-care-services/) - [AccessPoint RI](https://nadsp.org/project/accesspoint-ri/) - [Heart to Heart](https://nadsp.org/project/heart-to-heart/) - [The Cohen Health Services Group](https://nadsp.org/project/the-cohen-health-services-group/) - [Life Adult Care Services](https://nadsp.org/project/life-adult-care-services/) - [Community Initiative Group](https://nadsp.org/project/community-initiative-group/) - [Northern Liberties Human Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/northern-liberties-human-services-inc-2/) - [Overbrook Friedlander Program](https://nadsp.org/project/overbrook-friedlander-program/) - [Accessible Community Living Group](https://nadsp.org/project/accessible-community-living-group/) - [The Arc of Montgomery County](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-of-montgomery-county/) - [The Randolph Logan Group](https://nadsp.org/project/the-randolph-logan-group/) - [Signature Home Care](https://nadsp.org/project/signature-home-care/) - [Loving Care Center, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/loving-care-center-inc/) - [R-House Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/r-house-inc/) - [Keystone Center for Family Development](https://nadsp.org/project/keystone-center-for-family-development/) - [Brayden and Friends, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/brayden-and-friends-inc/) - [Paula Teacher and Associates, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/paula-teacher-and-associates-inc/) - [Community Mentorship](https://nadsp.org/project/community-mentorship/) - [Everyday Lives](https://nadsp.org/project/everyday-lives/) - [Delta Community Supports, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/delta-community-services/) - [Home Not Alone Caregiver Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/home-not-alone-caregiver-services-inc/) - [Pressley Ridge Home Places](https://nadsp.org/project/pressley-ridge-home-places/) - [Quick Care Homes](https://nadsp.org/project/quick-care-homes/) - [Parzival Supports](https://nadsp.org/project/parzival-supports/) - [Ace Healthcare, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/ace-healthcare-llc/) - [Achieve](https://nadsp.org/project/achieve/) - [Kind Heart Services, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/kind-heart-services-llc/) - [Motivations Education and Consultation Association](https://nadsp.org/project/motivations-education-and-consultation-association/) - [The Arc of Crawford County](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-of-crawford-county/) - [Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District](https://nadsp.org/project/bellmore-merrick-central-high-school-district/) - [Life Changing Support Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/life-changing-support-services-inc/) - [Commonpoint](https://nadsp.org/project/commonpoint/) - [Family Services, Incorporated](https://nadsp.org/project/family-services-incorporated/) - [UCP of Northeastern Pennsylvania](https://nadsp.org/project/ucp-of-northeastern-pennsylvania/) - [AbleLight (formerly Bethesda)](https://nadsp.org/project/able-light/) - [Jessica and Friends Community](https://nadsp.org/project/jessica-and-friends-community/) - [Developmental Disabilities Resource Center](https://nadsp.org/project/developmental-disabilities-resource-center/) - [Keliser Adult Care Services LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/keliser-adult-care-services-llc/) - [Mossi Home Services LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/mossi-home-services-llc/) - [PIT Care Services LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/pit-care-services-llc/) - [The ARC of Cumberland and Perry Counties](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-of-cumberland-and-perry-counties/) - [United Family Inclusive Living Center | UFIL](https://nadsp.org/project/united-family-inclusive-living-center-ufil/) - [Quality Adult Care Services](https://nadsp.org/project/quality-adult-care-services/) - [Liberty Holding Co.](https://nadsp.org/project/liberty-holding-co/) - [IFC Services](https://nadsp.org/project/ifc-services/) - [Alliance Adult Care Services](https://nadsp.org/project/alliance-adult-care-services/) - [Devereux](https://nadsp.org/project/devereux-advanced-behavioral-health/) - [Quality Angels Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/quality-angels-human-services/) - [The Adolphus Group](https://nadsp.org/project/the-adolphus-group/) - [AMA Support Services](https://nadsp.org/project/ama-support-services/) - [COMHAR, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/comhar-inc/) - [Sunrise Community, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/sunrise-community-inc/) - [Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware](https://nadsp.org/project/elwyn/) - [Heart to Heart Ministries, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/heart-to-heart-ministries-inc/) - [Cambria Residential Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/cambria-residential-services-inc/) - [American Safety Options, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/american-safety-options-inc/) - [Family Services United](https://nadsp.org/project/family-services-united/) - [Independence Professionals](https://nadsp.org/project/independence-professionals/) - [Community Living Care, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/community-living-care-inc/) - [Community Options, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/community-options-inc/) - [Holland Wheelhouse Homecare and Health Services](https://nadsp.org/project/holland-wheelhouse-homecare-and-health-services/) - [Circle of Support](https://nadsp.org/project/circle-of-support/) - [Dayspring Homes, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/dayspring-homes-inc/) - [Samaritans At Last](https://nadsp.org/project/samaritans-at-last/) - [God's Glory, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/gods-glory-inc/) - [Integrity Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/integrity-human-services/) - [New Horizons Care Services](https://nadsp.org/project/new-horizons-care-services/) - [Wellcared Services](https://nadsp.org/project/wellcared-services/) - [Edwards Hope Corporation](https://nadsp.org/project/edwards-hope-corporation/) - [AIMED](https://nadsp.org/project/aimed-inc/) - [AMP Home Care](https://nadsp.org/project/amp-home-care/) - [Heritage Christian Services](https://nadsp.org/project/heritage-christian-services/) - [Soar Support Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/soar-support-services-inc/) - [UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough](https://nadsp.org/project/upmc-western-behavioral-health-at-mon-yough/) - [Allied Services Integrated Health System](https://nadsp.org/project/allied-services-integrated-health-system/) - [Superior Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/superior-human-services/) - [New Light, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/new-light-inc/) - [Serenity Home Services](https://nadsp.org/project/serenity-home-services/) - [Greater Hearts Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/greater-hearts-human-services/) - [Creative Dialogues](https://nadsp.org/project/creative-dialogues/) - [Oak Manor, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/oak-manor-inc/) - [Complete Home Care](https://nadsp.org/project/complete-home-care/) - [Penn-York Opportunities, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/penn-york-opportunities-inc/) - [Helping Hands with Care, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/helping-hands-with-care-llc/) - [Shared Support Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/shared-support-inc/) - [MCAR, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/mcar-inc/) - [The Alliance for Behavioral and Developmental Disabilities](https://nadsp.org/project/the-alliance-for-behavioral-and-developmental-disabilities/) - [The Arc of Frederick County, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-of-frederick-county-inc/) - [The Verland Foundation](https://nadsp.org/project/the-verland-foundation/) - [Whole Life Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/whole-life-services-inc/) - [A & K Assisted Living Community Homes](https://nadsp.org/project/a-k-assisted-living-community-homes/) - [Quality Life Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/quality-life-services-inc/) - [Neurodiversity at Work–Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/kennedy-krieger-institute-inc/) - [Croyle-Nielson Therapeutic](https://nadsp.org/project/croyle-nielson-therapeutic/) - [The Plus Company](https://nadsp.org/project/the-plus-company/) - [Transitional Services](https://nadsp.org/project/transitional-services/) - [Sunset Support Services](https://nadsp.org/project/sunset-support-services/) - [Main Stay Life Services](https://nadsp.org/project/main-stay-life-services/) - [Lifeway Services, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/lifeway-services-llc/) - [Clinton County Community Connections, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/clinton-county-community-connections-inc/) - [Alpha Community Living Arrangement](https://nadsp.org/project/alpha-community-living-arrangement/) - [The Salvation Army Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware](https://nadsp.org/project/salvation-army-eastern-pennsylvania-and-delaware/) - [Touch-Stone Solutions, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/touch-stone-solutions-inc/) - [Apex Healthcare Services LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/apex-healthcare-services/) - [Hallmoore Corp](https://nadsp.org/project/hallmoore-corp/) - [Everyday Community Resources](https://nadsp.org/project/everyday-community-resources/) - [Evergreen Supported Living](https://nadsp.org/project/evergreen-supported-living/) - [Evergreen Homes, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/evergreen-homes-inc/) - [Erie Homes for Children and Adults](https://nadsp.org/project/erie-homes-for-children-and-adults/) - [Encompass Community Supports](https://nadsp.org/project/encompass-community-supports/) - [Embolden Community Allies, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/embolden-community-allies-llc/) - [Effraim Homecare Agency LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/effraim-homecare-agency-llc/) - [Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania](https://nadsp.org/project/easterseals-western-and-central-pennsylvania/) - [Easterseals of New Hampshire](https://nadsp.org/project/easter-seals-of-new-hampshire/) - [East Penn Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/east-penn-human-services/) - [Eagle Valley Personal Care Home, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/eagle-valley-personal-care-home-inc/) - [Diversified Family Services](https://nadsp.org/project/diversified-family-services/) - [Dino Community Living](https://nadsp.org/project/dino-community-living/) - [Dignity and Respect Homes, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/dignity-and-respect-homes-llc/) - [Dickinson Center](https://nadsp.org/project/dickinson-center/) - [Developmental Opportunities](https://nadsp.org/project/developmental-opportunities/) - [Developmental Enterprise Corporation](https://nadsp.org/project/developmental-enterprise-corporation/) - [Derek's Dream](https://nadsp.org/project/dereks-dream/) - [Dedicated Support Network](https://nadsp.org/project/dedicated-support-network/) - [Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services](https://nadsp.org/project/danville-pittsylvania-community-services/) - [InVision Human Services SVCS](https://nadsp.org/project/invision-human-services-svcs/) - [Rehoboth, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/rehoboth-inc/) - [Priority Care Provider, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/priority-care-provider-llc/) - [L'Arche Erie](https://nadsp.org/project/larche-erie/) - [Beacon Specialized Living](https://nadsp.org/project/beacon-specialized-living-services/) - [King Family Enterprise LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/king-family-enterprise-llc/) - [Genesis Community Homes](https://nadsp.org/project/genesis-homes/) - [Crest Services](https://nadsp.org/project/crest-services/) - [Greene Arc, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/greene-arc-inc/) - [Supernova Services](https://nadsp.org/project/supernova-services-llc/) - [Down Home Ranch](https://nadsp.org/project/down-home-ranch/) - [Avid Care](https://nadsp.org/project/avid-care/) - [Skills of Central PA](https://nadsp.org/project/skills-of-central-pa/) - [Laurel House](https://nadsp.org/project/laurelhouse/) - [Bright Way Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/bright-way-services-inc/) - [Binty Nurses](https://nadsp.org/project/binty-nurses/) - [Richcroft, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/richcroft-inc/) - [Callaway County Special Services](https://nadsp.org/project/callaway-county-special-services/) - [Abundant Services Provider, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/abundant-services-provider-llc/) - [McGuire Memorial](https://nadsp.org/project/mcguire-memorial/) - [KFI](https://nadsp.org/project/kfi/) - [Alleghany Community Home Care](https://nadsp.org/project/alleghany-community-health-care/) - [Tammy Lynn Center](https://nadsp.org/project/tammy-lynn-center/) - [Bethel Care Homes and Services, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/bethel-care-homes-and-services-llc/) - [Anne Carlsen Center](https://nadsp.org/project/annecarlsen/) - [Life's New Beginning](https://nadsp.org/project/lifes-new-beginning/) - [Atlantis Residential Support Services](https://nadsp.org/project/atlantis-residential-support-services/) - [Global Adult Care Services, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/global-adult-care-services-llc/) - [Safelift Transportation Service, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/safelift-transportation-service-llc/) - [Self-Sufficient for Successful Living](https://nadsp.org/project/self-sufficient-for-successful-living/) - [The Arc of Carroll County](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-carroll-county/) - [Constructive Partnerships Unlimited](https://nadsp.org/project/constructive-partnerships-unlimited/) - [Community Support Advocates](https://nadsp.org/project/community-support-advocates/) - [Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children](https://nadsp.org/project/community-services-for-autistic-adults-and-children/) - [Community Resources for Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/community-resources-for-human-services/) - [Community Residences](https://nadsp.org/project/community-residences/) - [Community Living and Support Services](https://nadsp.org/project/community-living-and-support-services/) - [Community Living and Learning](https://nadsp.org/project/community-living-and-learning/) - [Community Care Connections](https://nadsp.org/project/community-care-connections/) - [Collaborative of New York](https://nadsp.org/project/the-collaborative-of-new-york/) - [Cherished Hands](https://nadsp.org/project/cherished-hands/) - [Catholic Social Services Developmental Programs](https://nadsp.org/project/catholic-social-services-developmental-programs/) - [Carousel Connections](https://nadsp.org/project/carousel-connections/) - [CARES of Western PA](https://nadsp.org/project/cares-of-western-pa/) - [CARES of Central PA](https://nadsp.org/project/cares-of-central-pa/) - [CADES](https://nadsp.org/project/cades/) - [Chilliwack Society for Community Living](https://nadsp.org/project/chilliwack-society-for-community-living/) - [Acme Providers, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/acme-providers/) - [Community Resources](https://nadsp.org/project/community-resources/) - [Above and Beyond Berks LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/above-and-beyond-berks/) - [Able-Services](https://nadsp.org/project/able-services-inc/) - [Martha Lloyd Community Services](https://nadsp.org/project/martha-lloyd-community-services-2/) - [Mattern House, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/mattern-house-inc/) - [Prestige Home Care Agency](https://nadsp.org/project/prestige-home-care-agency/) - [Melmark, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/melmark-inc/) - [Futures Community Support Services](https://nadsp.org/project/futures-community-support-services/) - [BroMack, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/bromack-llc/) - [BrightPath](https://nadsp.org/project/brightpath/) - [Biacon Family and Community Support Services](https://nadsp.org/project/biacon-family-and-community-support-services/) - [BARC](https://nadsp.org/project/barc/) - [Supportive Living Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/supportive-living-services-inc/) - [Bold, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/bold-inc/) - [Benco](https://nadsp.org/project/benco/) - [Bello Machre](https://nadsp.org/project/bello-machre/) - [Barber National Institute](https://nadsp.org/project/barber-national-institute/) - [Bancroft](https://nadsp.org/project/bancroft/) - [Armstrong Care, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/armstrong-care-inc/) - [Alternative Living Concepts](https://nadsp.org/project/alternative-living-concepts/) - [Alleghenies Unlimited Care Providers, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/alleghenies-unlimited-care-providers-inc/) - [Advanced Living Options](https://nadsp.org/project/advanced-living-options/) - [Adult Residential Solutions, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/adult-residential-solutions-llc/) - [Acute Community Home Aid, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/acute-community-home-aid-inc/) - [Abound Health LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/abound-health-llc/) - [A Helping Home, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/a-helping-home-llc/) - [A New Leaf](https://nadsp.org/project/a-new-leaf/) - [Avenues of PA](https://nadsp.org/project/avenuesofpa/) - [Arc Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/arc-human-services/) - [Applied Counseling and Consulting Services](https://nadsp.org/project/applied-counseling-and-consulting-services/) - [Access Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/access-services/) - [Brite Light Residential](https://nadsp.org/project/brite-light-residential/) - [Shared Values](https://nadsp.org/project/shared-values/) - [ReDco Group](https://nadsp.org/project/redco-group/) - [Quality Life Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/quality-life-human-services/) - [Excentia Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/excentia-human-services/) - [Enhancing Lives](https://nadsp.org/project/enhancing-lives/) - [CHIMES](https://nadsp.org/project/chimes/) - [Casmir Care Services](https://nadsp.org/project/casmir-care-services/) - [CareSense Living](https://nadsp.org/project/caresense-living/) - [Community Services Group](https://nadsp.org/project/community-services-group-2/) - [Gregory's Journey](https://nadsp.org/project/gregorys-journey/) - [AHRC Nassau](https://nadsp.org/project/ahrc-nassau/) - [AIM Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/aim-services-inc/) - [Bell Socialization Services](https://nadsp.org/project/bell-socialization-services/) - [Vocational Training Center](https://nadsp.org/project/vocational-training-center/) - [Professional Partners in Human Services LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/professional-partners-in-human-services-llc/) - [RHA Health Services](https://nadsp.org/project/rha-health-services/) - [Quality Community Living, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/quality-community-living-inc/) - [Next Step Care, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/next-step-care-inc/) - [New Trails, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/new-trails-llc/) - [One Vision](https://nadsp.org/project/one-vision-2/) - [iHomecare Solutions](https://nadsp.org/project/ihomecare-solutions/) - [Community Interactions, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/community-interactions-inc/) - [Lifestyle Integrity & Fullness Treatment Center, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/lifestyle-integrity-fullness-treatment-center-llc/) - [Elle Vie](https://nadsp.org/project/elle-vie/) - [HAP Enterprises, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/hap-enterprises-inc/) - [Diversified Supportive Services](https://nadsp.org/project/diversified-supportive-services/) - [Pathways of the River Valley](https://nadsp.org/project/pathways-of-the-river-valley/) - [Penn Residential Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/penn-residential-inc/) - [Unity House of Cayuga County, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/unity-house-of-cayuga-county-inc/) - [United Care Community Home](https://nadsp.org/project/united-care-community-home/) - [Intercommunity Action, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/intercommunity-action-inc/) - [TIDES LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/tides-llc-2/) - [Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI)](https://nadsp.org/project/judith-creed-horizons-for-achieving-independence-jchai/) - [Clarvida](https://nadsp.org/project/clarvida/) - [ProBerco](https://nadsp.org/project/proberco/) - [Family Tree Wellness](https://nadsp.org/project/family-tree-wellness/) - [Northeast Community Center for Behavioral Health](https://nadsp.org/project/northeast-community-center-for-behavioral-health/) - [Lakeshore Community Services](https://nadsp.org/project/lakeshore-community-services/) - [Corry Counseling Services of LECOM Health](https://nadsp.org/project/corry-counseling-services-of-lecom-health/) - [Health1st](https://nadsp.org/project/health1st/) - [ServiceSource](https://nadsp.org/project/servicesource/) - [Achieva](https://nadsp.org/project/achieva/) - [Above Expectations, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/above-expectations-llc/) - [WDB, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/wdb-inc/) - [Valley Community Services](https://nadsp.org/project/valley-community-services-2/) - [UMAR Services Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/umar-services-inc/) - [UCP of Eastern Connecticut](https://nadsp.org/project/ucp-of-eastern-connecticut/) - [Typical Life Corporation](https://nadsp.org/project/typical-life-corporation/) - [Tri-Cities Residential Services](https://nadsp.org/project/tri-cities-residential-services/) - [TLC](https://nadsp.org/project/tlc/) - [TIDES LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/tides-llc/) - [The Shadowfax Corporation](https://nadsp.org/project/the-shadowfax-corporation/) - [The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics (IAHD)](https://nadsp.org/project/iahd/) - [The Arc of Washington County](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-of-washington-county/) - [The Arc of Central Chesapeake Region](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-of-central-chesapeake-region-2/) - [The Arc of Delaware County](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-of-delaware-county/) - [The Arc of Hunterdon](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-of-hunterdon/) - [The Arc Fayette](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-fayette/) - [The Arc Michigan](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-michigan/) - [Star Community Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/star-community-inc/) - [St. Mary’s Home](https://nadsp.org/project/st-marys-home/) - [St. Josephs Center](https://nadsp.org/project/st-josephs-center/) - [St. Joseph Home](https://nadsp.org/project/st-joseph-home/) - [SPIN](https://nadsp.org/project/spin/) - [Rural Living Environments](https://nadsp.org/project/rural-living-environments/) - [Road to Responsibility, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/road-to-responsibility-inc/) - [Regis Obijiski](https://nadsp.org/project/regis-obijiski/) - [Rackers](https://nadsp.org/project/rackers/) - [Penn-Mar Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/penn-mar-human-services/) - [Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania](https://nadsp.org/project/pathways-of-southwest-pennsylvania/) - [Oregon Resource Association (ORA)](https://nadsp.org/project/oregon-resource-association-ora/) - [Optimae Life Services](https://nadsp.org/project/optimae-life-services/) - [Opportunities Unlimited, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/opportunities-unlimited-inc/) - [One Vision](https://nadsp.org/project/one-vision/) - [Northern Liberties Human Services Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/northern-liberties-human-services-inc/) - [Nishna Productions, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/nishna-productions-inc/) - [MV Advancements](https://nadsp.org/project/mv-advancements/) - [New Horizons Rehab](https://nadsp.org/project/​new-horizons-rehab/) - [New Haven LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/new-haven-llc/) - [Mountain Lake Services](https://nadsp.org/project/mountain-lake-services/) - [Miami Cerebral Palsy](https://nadsp.org/project/miami-cerebral-palsy/) - [Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS)](https://nadsp.org/project/maryland-association-of-community-services-macs/) - [Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota](https://nadsp.org/project/lutheran-social-services-of-minnesota/) - [Living Opportunities](https://nadsp.org/project/living-opportunities/) - [LISTEN](https://nadsp.org/project/listen/) - [Life Unlimited](https://nadsp.org/project/life-unlimited/) - [Life Development Support Center](https://nadsp.org/project/life-development-support-center/) - [L.I.F.E. Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/l-i-f-e-inc/) - [KenCCID](https://nadsp.org/project/kenccid/) - [Kemetic Behavioral Health Services](https://nadsp.org/project/kemetic-behavioral-health-services/) - [Jubilee Association of Maryland](https://nadsp.org/project/jubilee-association-of-maryland/) - [JobPath](https://nadsp.org/project/jobpath/) - [Human Resources Center, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/human-resources-center-inc/) - [Green Mountain Support Services](https://nadsp.org/project/green-mountain-support-services/) - [Gateway Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/gateway-services-inc/) - [Faithful Homes, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/faithful-homes-llc/) - [Evergreen Elm](https://nadsp.org/project/evergreen-elm/) - [Emory Valley Center](https://nadsp.org/project/emory-valley-center/) - [Elevance Health](https://nadsp.org/project/elevance/) - [Eleos Services](https://nadsp.org/project/eleos-services/) - [Easy K Ranch](https://nadsp.org/project/easy-k-ranch/) - [Compassionate Services and Consulting](https://nadsp.org/project/compassionate-services-and-consulting/) - [Coarc](https://nadsp.org/project/coarc/) - [Champlain Community Services Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/champlain-community-services-inc/) - [Candeo](https://nadsp.org/project/candeo/) - [Bee Loved Care Homes, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/bee-loved-care-homes/) - [Advanced Behavior Treatment](https://nadsp.org/project/advanced-behavior-treatment/) - [21 Plus](https://nadsp.org/project/21-plus/) - [Durand, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/durand/) - [Kencrest](https://nadsp.org/project/kencrest/) - [Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh](https://nadsp.org/project/emmaus-community-of-pittsburgh/) - [Marrakech Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/marrakech-inc/) - [Merakey](https://nadsp.org/project/merakey/) - [ADEC Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/adec-inc/) - [Loveland Center](https://nadsp.org/project/loveland-center/) - [DSC-Illinois](https://nadsp.org/project/dsc-illinois/) - [South Dakota Developmental Center](https://nadsp.org/project/south-dakota-developmental-center/) - [The Arc of Iroquois County](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-of-iroquois-county/) - [Freedom Mountains, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/freedom-mountains-inc/) - [eQuality - Pathways to Potential](https://nadsp.org/project/equality-pathways-to-potential/) - [PCCS](https://nadsp.org/project/pccs/) - [I Reach 2](https://nadsp.org/project/i-reach-2/) - [Community Living, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/community-living-inc-2/) - [AHRC NYC](https://nadsp.org/project/ahrc-nyc/) - [Sunny Days Adult Daily Living Center, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/sunny-days-adult-daily-living-center-inc/) - [The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-of-nepa/) - [The Arc of Chester County](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-of-chester-county/) - [Sevita](https://nadsp.org/project/sevita/) - [Ray Graham Association](https://nadsp.org/project/ray-graham-association/) - [Person Directed Supports, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/person-directed-supports-inc/) - [Liberty ARC](https://nadsp.org/project/liberty-arc/) - [KZL Agency](https://nadsp.org/project/kzl-agency/) - [Kiski Valley Opportunities Unlimited](https://nadsp.org/project/kiski-valley-opportunities-unlimited/) - [Innovative Support Services](https://nadsp.org/project/innovative-support-services/) - [Health and Behavioral Dimensions](https://nadsp.org/project/health-and-behavioral-dimensions/) - [Fayette Resources](https://nadsp.org/project/fayette-resources/) - [Destiny Supports](https://nadsp.org/project/destiny-supports/) - [Avatar Residential](https://nadsp.org/project/avatar-residential/) - [Welcome House](https://nadsp.org/project/welcome-house/) - [Volunteers of America Oklahoma](https://nadsp.org/project/volunteers-of-america-oklahoma/) - [Virtuous, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/virtuous-inc/) - [vaACCSES](https://nadsp.org/project/vaaccses/) - [United Needs and Abilities](https://nadsp.org/project/united-needs-and-abilities/) - [United Cerebral Palsy of Stanislaus County](https://nadsp.org/project/united-cerebral-palsy-of-stanislaus-county/) - [UCP of Georgia](https://nadsp.org/project/ucp-of-georgia/) - [Trinity Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/trinity-services-inc/) - [Touching Hearts Family Services](https://nadsp.org/project/touching-hearts-family-services/) - [Thomas and Lewin Associates](https://nadsp.org/project/thomas-and-lewin-associates/) - [The Arc San Francisco](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-san-francisco/) - [The Arc Otsego](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-otsego/) - [The Arc Northern of Chesapeake Region](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-northern-of-chesapeake-region/) - [The Arc Mid-Hudson](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-mid-hudson/) - [The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-jefferson-st-lawrence/) - [The Arc Greater Hudson Valley](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-greater-hudson-valley/) - [The Arc Baltimore](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-baltimore/) - [The Arc Allegany-Steuben](https://nadsp.org/project/the-arc-allegany-steuben/) - [The Altruist Group LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/the-altruist-group-llc/) - [Stone Belt](https://nadsp.org/project/stone-belt/) - [STEP Agency](https://nadsp.org/project/step-agency/) - [Star Choices, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/star-choices-inc/) - [St. John’s Community Services](https://nadsp.org/project/st-johns-community-services/) - [Southwest Center](https://nadsp.org/project/southwest-center/) - [Rosewood Support Services Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/rosewood-support-services-inc/) - [Rehabilitation Specialists](https://nadsp.org/project/rehabilitation-specialists/) - [Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services](https://nadsp.org/project/rappahannock-rapidan-community-services/) - [Ralph Scott Lifeservices Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/ralph-scott-lifeservices-inc/) - [Providence Corporation](https://nadsp.org/project/providence-corporation/) - [Perspectives Corporation](https://nadsp.org/project/perspectives-corporation/) - [Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR)](https://nadsp.org/project/pennsylvania-advocacy-and-resources-for-autism-and-intellectual-disability-par/) - [Pathway Enterprise](https://nadsp.org/project/pathway-enterprise/) - [PathPoint](https://nadsp.org/project/pathpoint/) - [Partnership in Community Living​](https://nadsp.org/project/partnership-in-community-living​/) - [Oswego County Opportunities](https://nadsp.org/project/oswego-county-opportunities/) - [Opportunity Village](https://nadsp.org/project/opportunity-village/) - [Open Door Rehabilitation Center](https://nadsp.org/project/open-door-rehabilitation-center/) - [NOWCAP](https://nadsp.org/project/nowcap/) - [New Horizons Resources, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/new-horizons-resources-inc/) - [Mosaic Support Services](https://nadsp.org/project/mosaic-support-services/) - [Milestone Centers](https://nadsp.org/project/milestone-centers/) - [MHMR of Tarrant County](https://nadsp.org/project/mhmr-of-tarrant-county/) - [Melwood Horticulture and Training Center](https://nadsp.org/project/melwood-horticulture-and-training-center/) - [Mattingly Edge](https://nadsp.org/project/mattingly-edge/) - [Marin Ventures](https://nadsp.org/project/marin-ventures/) - [Magic City Enterprises](https://nadsp.org/project/magic-city-enterprises/) - [Lifespire](https://nadsp.org/project/lifespire/) - [Life Designs](https://nadsp.org/project/life-designs/) - [Lakemary, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/lakemary-inc/) - [L'Arche Greater Washington D.C](https://nadsp.org/project/larche-greater-washington/) - [Key Support Services, LLC](https://nadsp.org/project/key-support-services-llc/) - [Key Living Options](https://nadsp.org/project/key-living-options/) - [Kelsch Associates Inc. NJ](https://nadsp.org/project/kelsch-associates-inc-nj/) - [Jewish Foundation for Group Homes](https://nadsp.org/project/jewish-foundation-for-group-homes/) - [Independent Environments](https://nadsp.org/project/independent-environments/) - [Inclusion Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/inclusion-inc/) - [Humanim](https://nadsp.org/project/humanim/) - [Horizons Unlimited](https://nadsp.org/project/horizons-unlimited/) - [Horizons Residential Care Center](https://nadsp.org/project/horizons-residential-care-center/) - [Hope House Foundation](https://nadsp.org/project/hope-house-foundation/) - [Hope Haven](https://nadsp.org/project/hope-haven/) - [Highco, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/highco-inc/) - [Hi-Hope](https://nadsp.org/project/hi-hope/) - [HGA Support Services​](https://nadsp.org/project/hga-support-services​/) - [Great River Homes](https://nadsp.org/project/great-river-homes/) - [Great Bay Services](https://nadsp.org/project/great-bay-services/) - [Grand Traverse Industries](https://nadsp.org/project/grand-traverse-industries/) - [Georgia Options](https://nadsp.org/project/georgia-options/) - [Futures Explored, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/futures-explored-inc/) - [Frontier Community Services](https://nadsp.org/project/frontier-community-services/) - [FREE](https://nadsp.org/project/free/) - [Families First in Southern Vermont](https://nadsp.org/project/families-first-in-southern-vermont/) - [Exceptional Foresters Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/exceptional-foresters-inc/) - [Echoing Hope Ranch](https://nadsp.org/project/echoing-hope-ranch/) - [Diversity Residential Homes](https://nadsp.org/project/diversity-residential-homes/) - [Cross Plains](https://nadsp.org/project/cross-plains/) - [Creative Options Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/creative-options-inc/) - [Compass Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/compass-inc/) - [Community Services, Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/community-services-inc/) - [Community Services Group](https://nadsp.org/project/community-services-group/) - [Community Living Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/community-living-inc/) - [Community Connections Inc](https://nadsp.org/project/community-connections-inc/) - [Community Access Services](https://nadsp.org/project/community-access-services/) - [Citizen Care](https://nadsp.org/project/citizen-care/) - [Cindy and Vic’s R&R, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/cindy-and-vics-rr-inc/) - [Center for Family Supports](https://nadsp.org/project/center-for-family-supports/) - [CareSource](https://nadsp.org/project/caresource/) - [Bridges to Independence](https://nadsp.org/project/bridges-to-independence/) - [Black Hills Works](https://nadsp.org/project/black-hills-works/) - [Birch Family Services](https://nadsp.org/project/birch-family-services/) - [B & D Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/b-d-services-inc/) - [Arnold Center, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/arnold-center-inc/) - [Amerigroup](https://nadsp.org/project/amerigroup/) - [Alliance Colorado](https://nadsp.org/project/alliance-colorado/) - [AccessAbilities](https://nadsp.org/project/accessabilities/) - [Ability Beyond Disability](https://nadsp.org/project/ability-beyond-disability/) - [Target Community & Educational Services, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/target-community-educational-services-inc/) - [The Resource Center](https://nadsp.org/project/the-resource-center/) - [OADSP](https://nadsp.org/project/oadsp/) - [United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania](https://nadsp.org/project/united-cerebral-palsy-of-central-pennsylvania/) - [Oregon Department of Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/oregon-department-of-human-services/) - [Mount Eagle College and University](https://nadsp.org/project/mount-eagle-college-and-university/) - [Mid-Michigan College](https://nadsp.org/project/mid-michigan-college/) - [Exceptional Persons, Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/exceptional-persons-inc/) - [Community Workforce Solutions](https://nadsp.org/project/community-workforce-solutions/) - [Tierra del Sol Foundation](https://nadsp.org/project/tierra-del-sol-foundation/) - [Polk County Health Services](https://nadsp.org/project/polk-county-health-services/) - [Core Services of Northeast Tennessee](https://nadsp.org/project/core-services-of-northeast-tennessee/) - [Gallagher Services](https://nadsp.org/project/gallagher-services/) - [Arkansas Support Network](https://nadsp.org/project/arkansas-support-network/) - [Adjoin](https://nadsp.org/project/adjoin/) - [Mozaic](https://nadsp.org/project/mozaic/) - [The National Leadership Consortium](https://nadsp.org/project/national-leadership-consortium/) - [JEVS Human Services](https://nadsp.org/project/jevs-human-services/) - [Haywood Vocational Opportunities](https://nadsp.org/project/haywood-vocational-opportunities/) - [Transylvania Vocational Services Inc.](https://nadsp.org/project/transylvania-vocational-services-inc/) - [Alternative Community Training](https://nadsp.org/project/alternative-community-training/) - [Oregon Mennonite Residential Services](https://nadsp.org/project/oregon-mennonite-residential-services/) - [Developmental Services of Dickson County](https://nadsp.org/project/developmental-services-of-dickson-county/) - [Johnson County](https://nadsp.org/project/johnson-county/) ## Products - [NADSP DSP Certification](https://nadsp.org/product/nadsp-dsp-certification/) - This payment covers DSP-Registered status, and Recertification for DSP Certification (DSP-I, DSP-II, DSP-III). Thank you for your support of NADSP and commitment to your profession. NADSP requires the annual recertification of your DSP-R Credential. This form along with a recommitment to the NADSP Code of Ethics must be completed and returned to NADSP no later than February 15th annually. If documentation is not complete and submitted by deadline, your DSP-R credential will be suspended until such time that recertification has been completed, submitted and verified by NADSP. Should you have any questions or need assistance please contact Desiree Loucks Baer, Chief Operating Officer at dloucksbaer@nadsp.org. - [Individual Membership (No Supporting Organization) (2026)](https://nadsp.org/product/individual-membership-no-supporting-organization-2024/) - Individual Membership (if not employed by a supporting organization). - [Non-Provider Organization Membership (2026)](https://nadsp.org/product/non-provider-organization-membership-2024/) - These organizations may not be providers or employers. ***Please note this does NOT include access to the NADSP E-Badge Academy. - [Other Membership Types (2026)](https://nadsp.org/product/other-membership-types-2024/) - Other professionals working in community human services, such as social workers, administrators and healthcare professionals. ($50) ***Please note this does NOT include access to the NADSP E-Badge Academy. - [Provider Organization Membership (2026)](https://nadsp.org/product/provider-organization-membership-2024/) - This level is for human service provider organizations that employ Direct Support Professionals (DSP). Membership amount is dependent on the number of DSPs employed by the organization. All DSPs employed by the organization also become individual members of the NADSP. ***Please note this does NOT include access to the NADSP E-Badge Academy. - [Provider Organization Membership](https://nadsp.org/product/provider-organization-membership/) - This level is for human service provider organizations that employ Direct Support Professionals (DSP). Membership amount is dependent on the number of DSPs employed by the organization. All DSPs employed by the organization also become individual members of the NADSP. ***Please note this does NOT include access to the NADSP E-Badge Academy. - [Non-Provider Organization Membership](https://nadsp.org/product/non-provider-organization-membership/) - These organizations may not be providers or employers. - [Other Membership Types](https://nadsp.org/product/other-membership-types/) - Other professionals working in community human services, such as social workers, administrators and healthcare professionals. ($50) - [Individual Membership (No Supporting Organization)](https://nadsp.org/product/individual-membership-no-supporting-organization/) - Individual Membership (if not employed by a supporting organization). ## Events - [Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger: Working Effectively with Families](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-w-dave-hingsburger-how-do-you-close-the-door-on-civil-liberties-2/) - Families are complex and diverse, as well as critical support systems to many people with IDD. There are key skills that Direct Support Professionals (DSP) can practice and develop to help foster an effective working relationship with families. This webinar will review how effective communication, setting boundaries, respecting diversity and working through conflict can support - [Let's Talk w Dave Hingsburger-How Do You Close The Door on Civil Liberties?](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-w-dave-hingsburger-how-do-you-close-the-door-on-civil-liberties/) - Are off hours ever off for a DSP? Do we all have duties and rest when we get home. Is it possible for direct support to ever be 'just a job? This webinar will discuss who we are ... at all times. - [Words of Encouragement- Reflections from a Pandemic and Moving Forward to Professionalism and 2020 Gratitude Award Presentation](https://nadsp.org/event/words-of-encouragement-reflections-from-a-pandemic-and-moving-forward-to-professionalism-and-2020-gratitude-award-presentation/) - Featuring: Joseph Macbeth, NADSP President and CEO. Each Friday since late March, the NADSP has shared “Words of Encouragement videos from friends and colleagues across North America expressing their affection, thanks and praise to the direct support workforce. These videos – sometimes emotional, sometimes provocative, sometimes funny, always sincere – were created to show direct - [The DSP Living Through History: The DSP Being Part of History](https://nadsp.org/event/the-dsp-living-through-history-the-dsp-being-part-of-history/) - Featuring: Dave Hingsburger, Director of Clinical and Educational Services, Vita Community Living Services and Mens Sana Families for Mental Health. We are living through unprecedented times. A global pandemic envelopes us, and questioning of power and the abuse of authority asks legitimate questions. We cannot pretend that we provide service in a context untouched by - [Invaluable Film Screening and Panel](https://nadsp.org/event/invaluable-film-screening-and-panel/) - Featuring: Jerry Smith, Marketing and Business Development Manager, The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at the University of Minnesota. Invaluable: The Unrecognized Profession of Direct Support is a documentary film exploring the underappreciated and underfunded work of direct support professionals (DSPs), the people who support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living full lives as - [Ongoing Staff Development in Disability Services](https://nadsp.org/event/ongoing-staff-development-in-disability-services/) - Featuring: Carli Friedman, PH.D., Director of Research, CQL and Angela Rapp Kennedy, Vice President of Systems Transformation, CQL. A lack of direct support professional (DSP) training and preparation directly impacts the lives of people with disabilities. For example, research has found that one of the leading reasons people with disabilities are not supported to participate - [Coping with COVID](https://nadsp.org/event/coping-with-covid/) - Featuring: Dr. Karyn Harvey The Park Avenue Group, Director of Training and Program Development. In this session, Dr. Karyn Harvey will explore the unique stressors involved with the COVID-19 pandemic and how those stressors may effect direct support professionals and other on a day to day basis. Next, coping skills and ways to move forward - [Opening Reflections: From Praise to Promise John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Direct Support Workforce Advocacy and Leadership Presentation](https://nadsp.org/event/opening-reflections-from-praise-to-promise-john-f-kennedy-jr-award-for-direct-support-workforce-advocacy-and-leadership-presentation/) - Featuring: Tim Shriver, American disability rights activist and Chairman of Special Olympics and Joseph Macbeth, NADSP President and CEO. The John F. Kennedy Jr. Awards will feature a pre-recorded 30 minute message from Tim Shriver, American disability rights activist and Chairman of Special Olympics. Following that message, the John F. Kennedy Jr. Award will be - [Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger; Unfairness, Injustice and Inequality.](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-unfairness-injustice-and-inequality/) - Featuring: Virginia Jahyu & Roger Ramsukh Many of us encounter unfairness, injustice and inequality in our lives. Those who work in Direct Support, either in a Group Home, Day Program or Hospital certainly face their struggles both with misunderstandings between co-workers or from those we support as we face racism, colourism, ableism and the many - [Let's Talk w Dave Hingsburger; Responding Creatively: A Time Called for Physical Distancing](https://nadsp.org/event/physical-distancing/) - During this time of unprecedented change, it is important to find creative ways to strengthen our mental health. This webinar explores creative ways to respond to the global lived experience of physical distancing and the dynamic experiences that come with it. Creativity can help with shifting our internal dialogue from defeat to empowerment. This webinar - [Let's Talk with Dave: The Alphabet Community: Who We Are and What We Need From You](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-with-dave-the-alphabet-community-who-we-are-and-what-we-need-from-you/) - In honor of Pride Month, we are re-broadcasting this webinar! Most often when you see the, now familiar abbreviation, it’s presented with a small plus sign: LGBTQ+. That sign indicates that the community is larger and more diverse that it may, at first appear. LGBTTQQ2SIAAP is the present configuration of the ‘alphabet community,’ in Canada. - [Dual Diagnosis Series: Community Connection and Collaboration](https://nadsp.org/event/dual-diagnosis-series-2-4/) - A significant barrier to effective, meaningful supports for people with IDD is the separation of services. This can occur across systems, in the community, and within the person’s own support team. The Direct Support Professional has a critical role in helping an individual coordinate behavior, mental health, medical, and other support needs by facilitating communication - [Dual Diagnosis Series: Psychopharmacology and the Role of the DSP](https://nadsp.org/event/dual-diagnosis-series-2-3-2/) - People with dual diagnosis are at risk for further health problems and may take many medications. Medications are often prescribed and then changed repeatedly due to incomplete diagnostic information. Communication challenges can affect a person’s ability to report their effectiveness. This webinar will review considerations for the use of medication, including the role of the - [Dual Diagnosis Series: Positive Approaches to Crisis Prevention for People with IDD/MI](https://nadsp.org/event/dual-diagnosis-series-2-3/) - A crisis can occur when a person’s health or safety is at risk due to unmet needs. Many crises can be prevented or interrupted by addressing underlying causes, including mental health symptoms and repeated behavioral challenges. This webinar will focus on specific positive approaches and effective intervention strategies to help direct support professionals reduce the - [Dual Diagnosis Series: Assessment Skills for Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/event/dual-diagnosis-series-2-2/) - Accurate assessment helps to identify physical or mental health symptoms, environmental triggers to behaviors, changes in moods, and other key information essential to support planning for people with IDD/MI. It can be a challenge to identify and evaluate factors that may contribute to signs and symptoms. This webinar will focus on strategies to differentiate between - [Dual Diagnosis Series: The NADSP and DSP Competencies: Supporting people with Dual Diagnosis](https://nadsp.org/event/dual-diagnosis-series-2/) - Direct Support Professionals spend more time with the person with IDD/MI than any other professional. The competence of the DSP can make a big difference in the quality of life for people. Both NADSP and NADD have developed nationally recognized skills standards to certify the competence of DSPs who support people with IDD. We will - [Dual Diagnosis Series: IDD and Mental Health: Understanding Dual Diagnosis Basics](https://nadsp.org/event/dual-diagnosis-series-idd-and-mental-health-understanding-dual-diagnosis-basics/) - Like the rest of the population, people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) may experience mental health challenges over the course of their lives. Also, research has shown that they are more likely to experience a secondary psychiatric disorder. Dual Diagnosis is a term used to describe the presence of both IDD and symptoms of - [Let's Talk w Dave; Human Trafficking and People with an Intellectual Disability—Staying ‘As Safe As Possible’](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-w-dave-human-trafficking-and-people-with-an-intellectual-disability-staying-as-safe-as-possible/) - Human Trafficking has become a common topic for political and humanitarian discussion on a global scale. However, human trafficking is not just an international problem; it is a local problem that can affect anyone—people with intellectual disabilities included. This webinar seeks to assist support professionals in keeping the people we support safe from crimes of - [Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger; Humble Pie](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-humble-pie/) - In this month's Let's Talk with Dave, Dave Hingsburger is joined by Roger Ramsukh for a lively discussion on self awareness, leadership and human resilience. This webinar is accompanied by this month's issue of the International Journal of Direct Support written by Roger Ramsukh. In Roger's article, he provides a follow-up to the November 2018 - [Competency in the Time of the Coronavirus](https://nadsp.org/event/competency-in-the-time-of-the-coronavirus/) - When the NADSP staff have an opportunity to speak to direct support professionals (DSP) around the country, one of our key messages is that DSPs are highly skilled professionals. The NADSP Competency Areas describe a set of professional skills that DSPs use in their work each and every day. Those same skills will also be - [The Role of the DSP and the Coronavirus: Part Four with Dr. Rick Rader, MD](https://nadsp.org/event/the-role-of-the-dsp-and-the-coronavirus-part-four-with-dr-rick-rader-md/) - Join Dr. Rick Rader for an update about developments in the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact on direct support professionals. - [Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger: "Boats in The Harbor " Leadership Lessons](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-boats-in-the-harbor-leadership-lessons/) - Let's hear again from our friend Dave Hingsburger as he explores leadership, boats and toast. Please tune in for an encore Let's Talk presentation from Dave Hingsburger and NADSP Director of Educational Services from 2018. This encore will provide be a great distraction and brief escape from all of the coronavirus coverage. - [Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger: The Professionalization of Direct Support; A Canadian Model](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-the-professionalization-of-direct-support-a-canadian-model/) - In this webinar, five recent Canadian Direct Support Professional graduates, along with their college instructor, talk about what new DSPs need to know as they hit the ground running in their new careers. They talk about building connections with key people, asking questions, dealing with mistakes, establishing boundaries, and having fun. They also speak to - [The United States Census 2020-Why It is Important for Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/event/the-united-states-census-2020-why-it-is-important-for-direct-support-professionals/) - United States Census 2020 – Why It’s Important and What You Should Know The U.S. Constitution requires that a complete Census be taken every 10 years for the purpose of reapportioning Congressional seats by state. Census Day is April 1, 2020 - a few short weeks away. Robert Scardamalia is a Partnership Specialist with the - [Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger; 100 Issues of The International Journal of Direct Support/A Celebration and Retrospective](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-w-dave-hingsburger-bullying-not-just-in-middle-school-2/) - The International Journal for Direct Support Professionals is celebrating its 100th issue with a commemorative article and webinar. The webinar will look at lessons learned over the 8+ years the Journal has been around. Both Angie Nethercott and Dave Hingsburger will chat about the Journal but, on a practical level, talk about initiative, creativity and - [Let's Talk w Dave Hingsburger; Bullying; Not Just in Middle School!](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-w-dave-hingsburger-bullying-not-just-in-middle-school/) - John Raffaele and Dave Hingsburger discuss this month's International Journal of Direct Support with author, Wendy Knowlton. This month's article is titled, " Disability As It Exists in a Culture of Bullying and Social Violence: What Direct Support Professionals Can Do To Help. " The International Journal for Direct Support Professionals contains easy to-read, practical - [Webinar: Frontline Initiative; Self Care for Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-frontline-initiative-self-care-for-direct-support-professionals/) - Join John Raffaele from the NADSP as he keeps the conversation going with two authors from the latest edition of Frontline Initiative; Self Care for Direct Support Professionals. John will dive deeper into the topics of “compassion fatigue” with Patricia Smith. We will also take some time to speak with Rachel Jacob on something called, - [Let's Talk With Dave Hingsburger: Sepsis; What is It and What you Need to Know as Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-sepsis-what-is-it-and-what-you-need-to-know-as-direct-support-professionals/) - What do you know about sepsis? Can it kill you? How does it affect people with developmental disabilities? Can it be prevented? Learn the answers to all these questions as well as what to look out for in sepsis in our upcoming webinar on December 18th, 2019. Featuring: Dr. Yona Lunsky is Director of the - [Finding the Balance: Person-Centered Supports that Honor Safety and Dignity of Risk](https://nadsp.org/event/finding-the-balance-person-centered-supports-that-honor-safety-and-dignity-of-risk/) - Presented by National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems Person-centered supports must ensure that people have opportunities to make informed choices and to be supported in managing the risks that come with some decisions. Support providers have a direct role in helping people to live lives of their choosing and often face the challenge - [The Nuts and Bolts of Healthcare for DSPs](https://nadsp.org/event/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-healthcare-for-dsps-2/) - Many things can be done to improve the health of adults with IDD and direct support professionals can play a very important role. But to make changes, direct support professionals need information about how to manage common health issues, how to talk health issues and health care, and how to navigate the health care system. - [The Nuts and Bolts of Healthcare for DSPs](https://nadsp.org/event/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-healthcare-for-dsps/) - Many things can be done to improve the health of adults with IDD and direct support professionals can play a very important role. But to make changes, direct support professionals need information about how to manage common health issues, how to talk health issues and health care, and how to navigate the health care system. - [Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger; The Act of Kindness: A Challenge for Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-the-act-of-kindness-a-challenge-for-direct-support-professionals/) - Kindness is what you do, not who you are. This month’s webinar will look at kindness in such a way as to promote a new appreciation for real acts of kindness and real intentional action. Wednesday Nov. 13 is World Kindness day … and we challenge people to use the day to turn kindness into - [NADSP Annual Meeting and Conference: The Sixth One](https://nadsp.org/event/nadsp-annual-meeting-and-conference-the-sixth-one/) - NADSP is bringing together Direct Support Professionals and others to improve practice standards, promote system reform, and advance knowledge, skills and values. The NADSP Annual Meeting & Conference: 'The Sixth One' will take place in Milwaukee, WI from September 11th - 12th, 2020 and lead up to the nationally-recognized Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. - [Reinventing Quality 2020](https://nadsp.org/event/reinventing-quality-2020/) - The Reinventing Quality conference started in 1991, sponsored by the National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) and the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota. The first few conferences were held in Chicago, and then the meeting started to circulate around the country. In the fall of - [2020 Moving Mountains Award Informational Session 2](https://nadsp.org/event/2020-moving-mountains-award-informational-session-2/) - Learn more about the 2020 Moving Mountain Awards through this interactive live webinar. Ask your questions in real time and learn about previous winners and the application process. Through a partnership of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota and the American Network of - [2020 Moving Mountains Award Informational Session 1](https://nadsp.org/event/2020-moving-mountains-award-informational-session-1/) - Learn more about the 2020 Moving Mountain Awards through this interactive live webinar. Ask your questions in real time and learn about previous winners and the application process. Through a partnership of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), the Research and Training Center on Community Living at the University of Minnesota and the American Network of - [The NADSP Compentency Connection: Person Centered Supports and Wrap-Up](https://nadsp.org/event/personcenteredwebianr103019/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) values and respects the great work of the millions of direct support professionals in North America. One important aspect of the organization is our commitment to contributing to the knowledge, skills and values inherent in the work of direct support. The NADSP has given our professional field - [Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger: When Death Happens at Work: Working With and Through the Grieving Process](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-when-death-happens-at-work-working-with-and-through-the-grieving-process/) - With Special Guests: Amanda Gee and Virginia Jahyu Death. For many, it is a word that strikes fear, anxiety, and sadness. It is a natural process of life; yet it’s complex and often difficult to process when it happens. It is usually not the first thing you think of when you decide to work in - [The NADSP Competencies: Crisis Prevention and Intervention Webinar](https://nadsp.org/event/the-nadsp-competencies-crisis-prevention-and-intervention/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) values and respects the great work of the millions of direct support professionals in North America. One important aspect of the organization is our commitment to contributing to the knowledge, skills and values inherent in the work of direct support. The NADSP has given our professional field - [Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger: The Habit of Hierarchy:Power, Privilege and Prestige](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-the-habit-of-hierarchypower-privilege-and-prestige/) - The word ‘service’ appears a lot in the language of individuals and agencies who support people with disabilities. We talk about ‘the people we serve’ or ‘service users’ and we refer to ourselves and our agencies as ‘service providers.’ The word ‘service’ places us amongst those people who are often honoured for our work, if - [Webinar: The NADSP Competencies: Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-the-nadsp-competencies-community-living-skills-and-supports-2/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) values and respects the great work of the millions of direct support professionals in North America. One important aspect of the organization is our commitment to contributing to the knowledge, skills and values inherent in the work of direct support. The NADSP has given our professional field - [Let's Talk with Dave: Summertime](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-with-dave-summertime/) - It is summer. Sunshine, pools, bar-b-q’s, parties, camping and relaxation. Often, it is a wonderful time where direct support professionals can support people to enjoy relaxation and vacation. That is much easier said than done. There are many considerations when supporting people with disabilities and ensuring that summertime is fun and memorable and not hassle - [Two NADSP Credentialing Models: A Comparison](https://nadsp.org/event/two-nadsp-credentialing-models-a-comparison/) - This webinar will explore the two models of NADSP Certification for direct support professionals: the original portfolio-based process and the new NADSP E-Badge Academy. It will describe the similarities and differences between these two paths to national certification for DSPs. - [Webinar: The NADSP Competencies: Community Living Skills and Supports](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-the-nadsp-competencies-community-living-skills-and-supports/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) values and respects the great work of the millions of direct support professionals in North America. One important aspect of the organization is our commitment to contributing to the knowledge, skills and values inherent in the work of direct support. The NADSP has given our professional field - [Webinar: The Alphabet Community: Who We Are and What We Need From You](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-the-alphabet-community-who-we-are-and-what-we-need-from-you/) - In honor of Pride Month, we are re-broadcasting this webinar! Most often when you see the, now familiar abbreviation, it’s presented with a small plus sign: LGBTQ+. That sign indicates that the community is larger and more diverse that it may, at first appear. LGBTTQQ2SIAAP is the present configuration of the ‘alphabet community,’ in Canada. - [WEBINAR: The NADSP Competency of Organizational Participation](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-the-nadsp-competency-of-organizational-participation/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) values and respects the great work of the millions of direct support professionals in North America. One important aspect of the organization is our commitment to contributing to the knowledge, skills and values inherent in the work of direct support. The NADSP has given our professional field - [WEBINAR: Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger: When Your “WHY” Is Not Enough!](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-when-your-why-is-not-enough/) - Dave Hingsburger and John Raffaele will have a lively conversation about that thing called, “Your Why”. There is a lot of literature and social media that discusses the “Why”. We all know “what” we do….Let’s explore “WHY” we practice direct support with Dave and John. They will also discuss when your “WHY” may not be - [Let's Talk w Dave Hingsburger: Dental Health=Mental Health; A Conversation with Two Dentists](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-w-dave-hingsburger-dental-healthmental-health-a-conversation-with-two-dentists/) - Let’s be honest: Dental procedures can be anxiety provoking for anyone, no matter how prepared you are. Part of working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) means supporting them through these types of challenges. In an effort to help with these challenges, we have put together some helpful hints and strategies from direct - [WEBINAR: Lunch & Learn: Communication & Empowerment](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-lunch-learn-communication-empowerment/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) values and respects the great work of the millions of direct support professionals in North America. One important aspect of the organization is our commitment to contributing to the knowledge, skills and values inherent in the work of direct support. The NADSP has given our professional field - [Webinar: Lunch & Learn Competency Series: Assessment](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-lunch-learn-competency-series-assessment/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) values and respects the great work of the millions of direct support professionals in North America. One important aspect of the organization is our commitment to contributing to the knowledge, skills and values inherent in the work of direct support. The NADSP has given our professional field - [Moving Mountains Award Presentation at ANCOR Conference](https://nadsp.org/event/moving-mountains-award-presentation-at-ancor-conference/) - Through a partnership of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota (ICI) and the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), the Moving Mountains Award recognizes organizations using leading practices in direct support workforce development that result in improved outcomes for people with disabilities. - [WEBINAR: Aging: Myths and Realities](https://nadsp.org/event/aging-myths-and-realities/) - Presented by Kathleen Bishop In this webinar, we will discuss the following topics: • Memory Loss , confusion, debility, depression, neurological deficits, atrophy, sex drive, • Isolation and loneliness as predictors of longevity • Sensory changes, oral health • Observation as a “biomarker” for aging milestones • Cognition, metabolism, stamina, pain expression, communication, sleep patterns, - [WEBINAR: Dementia 101](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-dementia-101/) - Presenter: Dr. Seth Keller In this webinar, we will focus on understanding of dementia; definition, description. Explanation of disease process. Risk factors for the general population and for people with ID/DD. Additionally, we will discuss: • The role of the DSP as health advocate: how to insure that the signs and symptoms of dementia are - [WEBINAR: Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger: When You Need To, Borrow My Belief, I Have Plenty](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-when-you-need-to-borrow-my-belief-i-have-plenty/) - Please join Dave Hingsburger interview the author of this month's journal article, Roger Ramsukh. We work for a moment; an awakening; a realization…the realization that through our beliefs in another person we can help them achieve great things in their life even when they don’t believe they can. When a person with a disability or - [WEBINAR: Moving from Crisis to Stabilization: The Case for Professionalizing the Direct Support Workforce; A conversation](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-moving-from-crisis-to-stabilization-the-case-for-professionalizing-the-direct-support-workforce-a-conversation/) - Following the release of, "Moving from Crisis to Stabilization: The Case for Professionalizing the Direct Support Workforce", co-written by; the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities (NLCDD) and Community Bridges Consulting Group, the authors will provide a robust and conversational review of the paper. The purpose of - [WEBINAR: Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger : The Alphabet Community: Who We Are and What We Need From You](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-the-alphabet-community-who-we-are-and-what-we-need-from-you/) - Presenter: Dave Hingsburger The Alphabet Community: Who We Are and What We Need From You Most often when you see the, now familiar abbreviation, it’s presented with a small plus sign: LGBTQ+. That sign indicates that the community is larger and more diverse that it may, at first appear. LGBTTQQ2SIAAP is the present configuration of - [WEBINAR: Aging, Dementia and Intellectual Disabilities; Engaging in The Life Story as a DSP](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-aging-dementia-and-intellectual-disabilities-engaging-in-the-life-story-as-a-dsp/) - Presenter: Dr. Lucy Esralew In this webinar we will explore the significance of having the DSP understand the “PERSON” – who they were, who they are now and appreciate the connection; identify and capitalize on the remaining skills and explore aspects of the past that might currently resonate. Additionally, we will explore: When to apply - [Lunch & Learn Webinar: What is Competency?](https://nadsp.org/event/lunch-learn-webinar-what-is-competency/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) values and respects the great work of the millions of direct support professionals in North America. One important aspect of the organization is our commitment to contributing to the knowledge, skills and values inherent in the work of direct support. The NADSP has given our professional field - [WEBINAR: Micro-Credentials for Direct Support Professionals](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-micro-credentials-for-direct-support-professionals/) - Presented by Relias: The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is offering a new, formal system for recognizing the knowledge and experience of DSPs. Through the NADSP E-Badge Academy, agencies can enable their DSPs to earn electronic badges based on their skills and training. DSPs can use E-Badges to build professional portfolios and demonstrate - [Webinar: Let's Talk w Dave Hingsburger-Follow the Passion: Broadening the Possibilities for Work and Meaningful Contributions](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-lets-talk-w-dave-hingsburger-follow-the-passion-broadening-the-possibilities-for-work-and-meaningful-contributions/) - join Dave Hingsburger for our first webinar of 2019. Description: As adults, the work we do often becomes an intrinsic part of how we see ourselves - a source of self-esteem and identity. Too often though, people with intellectual disabilities are limited by expectations of what kinds of jobs are possible for them, thus restricting - [Webinar: Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger- Leadership: Boats in the Harbour](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-leadership-boats-in-the-harbour/) - Join us for the latest webinar with Dave Hingsburger. Description: How can YOU develop personal leadership at work!!!! And we will celebrate and reflect on 2018. - [Webinar: Latest Frontline Initiative](https://nadsp.org/event/frontline-initiative-webinar-112818/) - NADSP's John Raffaele interviews Alison Barkoff, the Director of Advocacy at the Center for Public Representation in Washington, DC, about the latest issue of Frontline Initiative (Issue Volume 15 #1), including the HCBS Settings Rule and how it will impact Direct Support Professionals. - [Webinar: 'Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger'](https://nadsp.org/event/lets-talk-webinar-111618/) - This webinar titled 'Dealing with Racism and Other Personal Attacks As We Support People With Disabilities' will explore the difficult subject of racism and hatred, and how we can address those conditions as Direct Support Professionals. Dave Hingsburger and Roger Ramsukh will dive into the latest issue of The International Journal of Direct Support. - [NADSP Annual Meeting & Conference: The Fifth One](https://nadsp.org/event/nadsp-annual-meeting-conference-the-fifth-one/) - NADSP is bringing together Direct Support Professionals and others to improve practice standards, promote system reform, and advance knowledge, skills and values. The NADSP Annual Meeting & Conference: 'The Fifth One' will take place in Cleveland, OH from September 6th - 7th, 2019, and lead up to the nationally-recognized Direct Support Professional Recognition Week. - [Webinar: Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger; Developing Personal Leadership](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-building-sensory-gardens-rooms-enhancing-quality-of-life-2/) - This webinar will look at how DSP’s can take control of their own personal growth plan. Ideas for goals and changes in behavior that will lead to a life of leadership will be presented. Questions like “How do I become a leader” and “What does it take to move forward in my life” will be - [Webinar: Taking Care of Oneself as a Direct Support Professional; Rejuvenating Oneself and Returning to Our Mission-Driven Life as a DSP.](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-taking-care-of-oneself-as-a-direct-support-professional-rejuvenating-oneself-and-returning-to-our-mission-driven-life-as-a-dsp/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Antha Flood will take participants on a tour deep into their own selves. Too often direct support professionals report they get tired, burnt out, and suffer from “compassion fatigue”. In this webinar, Antha will discuss how to administer self-care techniques. She will explore how the inner depths of the direct support professional - [Webinar: Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger; Building Sensory Gardens, Rooms & Kits; Enhancing Quality of Life](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-building-sensory-gardens-rooms-enhancing-quality-of-life/) - When considering the issue of quality of life for people with developmental disabilities, and particularly with those who have challenging behaviour, it is important to consider the role of sensory engagement in a holistic biopsychosocial approach. This can assist in developing coping skills and enhancing well-being in the daily lives of people we support. Join, - [Webinar: The NADSP Frontline Supervisor Train the Trainer Curriculum; Three Perspectives](https://nadsp.org/event/the-nadsp-frontline-supervisor-train-the-trainer-curriculum-three-perspectives/) - The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals has created and made available a new curriculum. The NADSP Frontline Supervisor Train the Trainer Curriculum; From Management to Leadership is here. This webinar will describe the curriculum and offer valuable insight from the perspective of three people who have used it; an executive director, an instructor and - [Webinar: Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger; Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities Who are Aging](https://nadsp.org/event/webinar-lets-talk-with-dave-hingsburger-supporting-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-who-are-aging/) - Let's Talk with Dave Hingsburger; Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities Who are Aging This webinar will look at common health issues that emerge as people with intellectual disabilities age, ways that direct support professionals can support healthy aging in the lives of people with disabilities and we will explore some helpful aging resources and tools. - [ENCORE Webinar! Direct Support Professionals; Friends or Friendly? A look deeper into a difficult question](https://nadsp.org/event/encore-webinar-direct-support-professionals-friends-or-friendly-a-look-deeper-into-a-difficult-question/) - This is a controversial and complicated question. May direct support professionals become "friends" with the people they support? Or, is this wrong and unethical? Rachel Jacob, Staff Development Specialist at Ulster/Greene ARC in Kingston, NY will take us on an exploration of this difficult but important subject in an encore presentation. 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Learn about national and international successful practices, such as certificate programs, apprenticeships, credit-bearing coursework, and ways to improve agency cultures. Help educate policymakers and legislators about the importance of high quality human services. Learn about and gain access to public forums and conferences focusing on DSP issues. Learn how to develop and enhance DSP regional affiliations. Develop leadership skills in the field of direct support. This application requires online payment. If you do not wish to pay online, you can download a membership application (PDF) to complete and submit by mail. You can download the application here: http://bit.ly/2MJQHCB - [2026 NADSP Membership Application](https://nadsp.org/product-category/membership/) - NADSP Membership encompasses a national movement to elevate the status of Direct Support Professionals by establishing an interconnected network of DSPs, Frontline Supervisors, self-advocates, family members, human service organizations, healthcare professionals, social workers, statewide groups, national associations, and more. By joining NADSP, you will have direct and exclusive access to information, resources, tools, and training to improve the knowledge and skill set of the DSP workforce, and the quality of life for people receiving services. This national movement will also work together to help educate policymakers and legislators about the importance of high quality human services. Paying By Check If you do not wish to pay online, you can download the membership application (PDF) to complete and submit by mail. 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