by NADSP Administrator | Mar 18, 2025 | News |
NADSP Policy Update: A Call to Action for the Disability Community -March 18, 2025 We were excited to welcome Gary Blumenthal, NADSP’s Public Policy and Communications Advisor, last week. In his first policy update, Gary dives into the critical stakes of the proposed...
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 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 Many people in the IDD field began their careers as direct support professionals, so they understand some of the experiences and challenges of the role. In this...
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...
