NADSP Code of Ethics Guidebook
The NADSP Code of Ethics Practice Guidelines & Guidebook reflects an important step forward in defining ethical, professional, and person-centered direct support practice. As the role of direct support professionals grows in complexity and importance, the ethical guidance that supports their work must also evolve.
This guidebook builds on the NADSP Code of Ethics and reflects the realities of today’s practice. These include the use of technology, the growing diversity of people and communities served, and the recognition of direct support professionals as skilled professionals with ethical responsibilities. Its purpose is to turn the Code’s principles into clear, practical standards that guide direct support professionals in providing support that honors dignity, rights, choice, and well-being.
The NADSP Code of Ethics Practice Guidelines & Guidebook is designed to support direct support professionals, supervisors, organizations, and educators. It shows how ethical principles apply to everyday work. Topics include technology use, confidentiality, documentation, continuing education, supervision, cultural competence, and person-centered support in home and community-based settings. It is available in both English and Spanish.
NADSP Code of Ethics Resources
NADSP Code of Ethics: Tenet Webinars
NADSP Code of Ethics: Tenet 1-Page Guides
Advancing Empowerment Through Advocacy
Webinar: The Revised NADSP Code of Ethics
NADSP Code of Ethics
You can view the revised NADSP Code of Ethics and download a copy of the new document with a full listing of the updated tenets and associated ethical statements.