by NADSP Administrator | Nov 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: The Importance of Self-Talk Negative self-statements such as, “It’s too hard, I can’t do it,” “I’m not smart enough,” and “There’s no point,” are judgmental, self-defeating, and condescending. These statements can be thought of as a form of...
by Nicole Dama | Oct 27, 2020 | News |
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has created a unique curriculum and video series that can help human services organizations introduce the foundations of direct support practice in an exciting, abbreviated, and informative manner. The...
by Nicole Dama | Oct 1, 2020 | News |
Congratulations to Brookley Garman, who has been selected as the NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month for September of 2020. This signifies that Brookley has demonstrated excellence in the competency of the ‘DSP Orientation’ E-Badge. By earning her ‘DSP...
by NADSP Administrator | Oct 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Working Effectively With Families Due to the level of isolation people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face each day, this sense of belonging to family, culture, and traditions is even more critical. Family can also create...
by Nicole Dama | Sep 29, 2020 | News |
Frontline Supervisor E-Badges are Here It’s been a little over a year and a half since the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) launched the E-Badge Academy. We now have 51 badges that represent various skills and accomplishments in direct...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 21, 2020 | Frontline Initiative, Guides
Frontline Initiative: Making A Career In Direct Support This issue of Frontline Initiative is about making a career in direct support. Direct support professionals (DSPs) report on why and how they have accomplished this. People supported and their families report on...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 20, 2020 | Campaigns, News
Marrakech, Inc. Focuses on Staff Recognition Submitted By: Denise C. Canady, Chief Compliance Officer, Marrakech, Inc., dcanady@marrakechinc.org Marrakech, Inc. has implemented...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 19, 2020 | Campaigns, News
The Arc of Monroe: “Right Fit Hiring” Brings On The “Right” DSPs Submitted By: Melody Johnson, Director of Education and Professional Development, The Arc of Monroe This program engages the high performing DSP with the hiring process. High performers want to work with...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 18, 2020 | Campaigns, News
The Arc of Mid-Hudson Provides a Tuition Reimbursement Program to their DSPs Submitted By: Michelle Murphy, Staff Development Specialist/HR, michelle.murphy@arcmh.org The...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 17, 2020 | Campaigns, News
Competency-Based Career Ladder Empowers DSPs At The Arc Of Delaware County Submitted By: Catherine Tweedle, Director of Community Relations, The Arc of Delaware County., catherine@delarc.org The Arc of...
