by Nicole Dama | Aug 20, 2023 | Campaigns, Events
2023 NADSP Annual Conference September 8 - 9, 2023Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square300 W Station Square Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Annual Conference will return September 8-9, 2023 in Pittsburgh...
by Joseph Macbeth | Apr 1, 2026 | News
Reflections and Action After the Disability Policy Seminar Last week, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals participated as a full partner at the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington DC that was hosted by The Arc. Once again, as an advocate,...
by Nicole Dama | Mar 19, 2026 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: The Power of Words: Why Language Matters Direct support professionals (DSPs) do some of the most important work in our communities. Every day, they help people live full lives in their homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, and relationships. They assist...
by Joseph Macbeth | Mar 16, 2026 | News
Strengthening the DSP Workforce and Disability Services in Pennsylvania “We cannot build a strong disability service system on poverty wages for Direct Support Professionals.” Pennsylvania House Bill 1939 represents the kind of forward-thinking policy needed to...
by Nicole Dama | Mar 11, 2026 | News |
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Olivia Grizzle Congratulations to Olivia Grizzle who has been selected as the March 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We are recognizing Olivia for her excellent ‘Friendships’ E-Badge submission. This badge...
by John Raffaele | Mar 10, 2026 | News
The Essentials Of Person-Centered Assessment The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the person they support, or...
by Nicole Dama | Feb 24, 2026 | News |
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Kerri Hickey Congratulations to Kerri Hickey who has been selected as the February 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We are recognizing Kerri for her excellent ‘Communication Modes’ E-Badge submission. This badge...
by John Raffaele | Feb 11, 2026 | News
DSP Advocacy During Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the...
by Joseph Macbeth | Jan 28, 2026 | News
NADSP Policy Update: Federal Funding Update: FY2026 Appropriations and Potential Shutdown Dear NADSP Community, We are living through extremely challenging days. Events are changing rapidly, and it has become increasingly difficult to determine what is happening and...
by Nicole Dama | Jan 22, 2026 | News
NADSP Policy Update: Bipartisan Proposal Aims to Protect Essential Education Programs Dear NADSP Community, I want to share an important update from Congress and express our sincere appreciation to the bipartisan leaders who recently acted to protect essential federal...
by John Raffaele | Jan 20, 2026 | News
Empowering People In Making Their Own Choices The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the person they support, or...
