by Nicole Dama | Apr 3, 2020 | Campaigns, News |
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing resources for taking care of yourself but we’re not alone. Many of our colleagues want to share words of encouragement. Starting today,...
by NADSP Administrator | Apr 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Humble Pie When I look at the work we do in this field, and when I look at the personalities that I have to work with while I am doing my work, I sometimes have those moments that alcoholics call ‘a moment of clarity.’ This is that ‘parting of...
by Nicole Dama | Mar 26, 2020 | News |
Competency in the Time of Coronavirus by Dan Hermreck When the NADSP staff have an opportunity to speak to direct support professionals (DSP) around the country, one of our key messages is that DSPs are highly skilled professionals. The NADSP Competency Areas describe...
by NADSP Administrator | Mar 20, 2020 | Toolkits
DSP On-Boarding Toolkit During COVID-19 Resources to help provider organizations support new hires The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals recognizes that the direct support workforce was already enduring a significant workforce shortage. With the...
by NADSP Administrator | Mar 17, 2020 | Toolkits
Self-Care Toolkit For DSPs During COVID-19 Resources to help DSPs take care of themselves during the crisis With the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, there is a constant barrage of information being shared. Things are changing almost hourly across the country....
by Nicole Dama | Mar 2, 2020 | News |
NADSP Supports the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bi-partisan bill titled, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act. This bill directs the Office of...
by NADSP Administrator | Mar 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Stepping Into The Role Of A DSP As a DSP, we experience a diverse and intense series of emotions – both our own and those that the people we support share with us. It is important to acknowledge how these can affect us. It is perfectly okay,...
by NADSP Administrator | Feb 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Celebrating Our 100th Issue The Journal began as a result of a conversation between Dave and Channel, the assistant director of clinical services at Vita. Believe it or not, this is the 100th issue of the Journal. We want to celebrate by looking...
by NADSP Administrator | Jan 12, 2020 | News |
NADSP Transitions Certification To The NADSP E-Badge Academy Effective January 22nd, 2020, The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) will begin fully transitioning its Certification program to the NADSP E-Badge Academy through the platform Web...
by NADSP Administrator | Jan 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Bullying and Social Violence People with Intellectual Disabilities can continue to experience bullying simply for being who they are. It can happen through peers, the public, the media, popular culture, and even by support people. As a direct...
