by NADSP Administrator | Sep 12, 2019 | Campaigns, News |
Submitted by: Cynthia Harvey, People Inc.During a person-centered planning session in 2015, Jeremy, a person receiving services through People Inc., shared that he had a dream to become a published poet, author and artist. With support from James (Jim) Jowsey, by...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 12, 2019 | Campaigns, News |
Submitted By: Merlynne Hancock, Koinonia Homes, Inc. Joseph Mwambo works as a Direct Support Professional for Koinonia Homes, Inc., a human services organization in Northeast Ohio that provides residential services, day programs, and employment services to adults with...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 12, 2019 | Campaigns, News |
Submitted By: Jodi Bopp, I Am Boundless Brett Breeze is an employment trainer who supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in preparing for employment. He is a dedicated employee for the Boundless family of companies. Boundless is based out of...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 10, 2019 | Campaigns, News |
Submitted By: Melissa Foote, Inspire* Name abbreviations have been used to protect the identity of the people described in this story. Samantha Moreno is a Direct Support Professional working for Inspire, a human service organization operating in Goshen, Newburgh and...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 9, 2019 | Campaigns, News |
Submitted by: Kelly Fry, Penn-Mar Human ServicesSusan Nelson worked as a Direct Support Professional for Penn-Mar Human Services, an organization offering residential options, vocational training, supported employment, individual support services, transportation, and...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 8, 2019 | Campaigns, News |
Submitted By: Jodi Bopp, I Am Boundless Tracy Lezark has worked as a Direct Support Professional in supported living programs for more than 20 years, currently serving as a DSP for the Boundless family of companies. Boundless is based out of Ohio and has nearly forty...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 6, 2019 | Frontline Initiative, Guides
Frontline Initiative: Self-Care For DSPs A newsletter issue promoting self-care for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). To assist the people they support, DSPs must also take care of their own needs, health, and wellness. Incorporating self-care practices into their...
by Nicole Dama | Aug 14, 2019 | News |
This week we are taking a moment to introduce you to our newest board members Katherine Dunbar, Chester Finn and Chet Tschetter. “As the NADSP continues to grow and advance our mission, it is important that we add leaders to our board who possess different areas of...
by John Raffaele | Aug 6, 2019 | News |
It was a typical morning. Darlene, a direct support professional who works in a supported living apartment complex with four people, heard shouting. Darlene was in an office in the middle of the complex. Darlene recognized the voice. It was Jeremy. Over the last...
by NADSP Administrator | Jul 27, 2019 | News |
Congratulations to Jessica Jackson, a dedicated Direct Support Professional who works at The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region (The Arc NCR) in Maryland. Jessica has been named as NADSP’s ‘E-Badge Earner of the Month’ for July of 2019, following her...
