by Nicole Jorwic | Aug 28, 2024 | News |
Action Alert: NADSP August 2024 Recess Toolkit NADSP Senior Policy Adviser Nicole Jorwic is back with more policy updates. As outlined in this video, August recess is a very important time to share your stories, and request action from the people who represent you in...
by Nicole Dama | Aug 20, 2024 | News |
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Jodi Beck Congratulations to Jodi Beck, who has been selected as the August 2024 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. Jodi is being recognized her excellent ‘Supporting Wellbeing’ E-Badge submission. This badge represents a...
by Nicole Dama | Aug 16, 2024 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Building Knowledge About Dementia and Adults with an Intellectual Disability This month’s Let’s Talk webinar will explore working with aging populations. Our population is aging, and this includes individuals with intellectual disabilities. Advances...
by John Raffaele | Aug 13, 2024 | News
Educate Others As A Competent DSP! 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 assist a...
by Nicole Dama | Aug 8, 2024 | News |
NADSP Welcomes New Team Members The NADSP team is growing, and we’re thrilled to introduce our newest members! Jen Muller has joined us as our Quality Assurance Specialist, Dr. Jennifer Cohen as Senior Research Consultant, and Nick Smith as the newest member of our...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 31, 2024 | News |
Action Alert: Public Comments Needed Regarding Need for a Specific SOC for DSPs In June, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published the Federal Register notice announcing review of the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Manual for possible...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 24, 2024 | Events, News |
Virtual Training: The Importance of Reflecting on Direct Support Skills as a Daily Practice Direct support professionals engage daily with individuals, providing crucial assessments, crisis prevention, and support for health and wellness, among other skill-based...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 18, 2024 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Clinical Philosophy: Bridging Theory and Direct Support Practice This month’s Let’s Talk webinar will explore the concept of clinical philosophy in direct support practice. Think of clinical philosophy as a moral compass that helps healthcare...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 16, 2024 | News |
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Mandy Hutton Congratulations to Mandy Hutton, who has been selected as the July 2024 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. Mandy is being recognized for her excellent ‘Person-Centered Thinking’ E-Badge submission. This badge...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 15, 2024 | News |
News: Perspectives Corporation and Richcroft, Inc. Win 2024 Moving Mountains Award The Institute on Community Integration, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, and ANCOR announced today the 2024 Moving Mountains Award will go to Perspectives...
