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 John Raffaele | Mar 11, 2025 | News
DSPs Should Be ‘Plugged In’ To Community Resources, Activities, Events, And More! 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...
by Nicole Dama | Mar 5, 2025 | News |
News: Life Unlimited, Inc Wins Moving Mountains Award The Institute on Community Integration, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, and ANCOR today announced the organizations will present the 2025 Moving Mountains Award to Life Unlimited, Inc....
by John Raffaele | Feb 26, 2025 | News
Supporting Different Modes Of Communication 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 NADSP Administrator | Feb 22, 2025 | Events, News
OverviewRegisterHotel/TravelBreakoutsSponsor/ExhibitAgendaExperience 2025 NADSP Conference: Elevate When it comes to issues affecting direct support professionals – wages, benefits, professional development, recognition, career advancement, appreciation, and so many...
by Nicole Dama | Feb 18, 2025 | News |
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Jennifer Hardin Congratulations to Jennifer Hardin who has been selected as the February 2025 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We are recognizing Jennifer for her excellent ‘Person-Centered Thinking’ E-Badge submission....
by NADSP Administrator | Feb 18, 2025 | News, Webinars
Webinar: Informing Workforce Development Strategies: The DSP Experience Inside and Outside the Workplace Wednesday, March 12th | 3:00PM – 4:00PM ET Many people in the IDD field began their careers as direct support professionals, so they understand some of the...
by Nicole Dama | Feb 12, 2025 | Events, News |
Virtual Training: Understanding Informed Decision Making for Direct Support Professionals In embracing a person-centered approach and supporting self-direction, people receiving support need to be empowered to make their own choices. These ideals and practices of...
by Nicole Dama | Feb 6, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Sexuality and Healthy Relationship Knowledge is Power Many Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) often wonder whether they should discuss sexuality and healthy relationships. Some DSPs may not view individuals with intellectual and developmental...
by Nicole Dama | Jan 31, 2025 | News |
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Julius Nyabinda Congratulations to Julius Nyabinda who has been selected as the January 2025 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We are recognizing Julius his excellent ‘Self Reflection’ E-Badge submission. This badge...
by John Raffaele | Jan 23, 2025 | News
Make a Resolution To Provide Person Centered Supports 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...
