NADSP Code of Ethics: Tenet 1-Page Guides
NADSP is producing 1-page guides about each tenet of the NADSP Code of Ethics, which will continue to be released over the coming months. Each guide includes general information about the tool, the tenet, and tips for applying it in your daily work. Organizations and employees are encouraged to print out the guides and share them with others. They can be used to help inform best practices and spark important discussions about the ethical dilemmas that direct support professionals and other staff face every day.
Advocacy
The Code of Ethics tenet for Advocacy, is centered around the ethical statement: “As a direct support professional, I will advocate with the people I support for justice, equity, inclusion, and belonging in their communities.”
NADSP Code of Ethics Resources
Advancing Empowerment Through Advocacy
Webinar: The Revised NADSP Code of Ethics
NADSP Code of Ethics Guidebook
NADSP Releases Revised 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.