Resources
Guides, reports, and more to help you elevate the status of DSPsThe National Alliance For Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has compiled a number of resources to assist direct support professionals, people receiving services, family members, human service organizations, state/national associations, and more. These include guides, reports, toolkits, and more that cover a variety of topics related to the direct support professional workforce.
Code of Ethics
The NADSP Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a straightforward and relevant guide for DSPs as they resolve the ethical dilemmas they face every day.
Competency Areas
The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the person they support, or assist someone in pursuing a goal.
Webinar: The Revised NADSP Code of Ethics – An Introduction
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is excited to share that it is releasing a revised version of ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Larry Lauff
Congratulations to Larry Lauff who has been selected as the April 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
Reflections and Action After the Disability Policy Seminar
Last week, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals participated as a full partner at the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington DC that was hosted ...
Let’s Talk: The Power of Words: Why Language Matters
Direct support professionals (DSPs) do some of the most important work in our communities. Every day, they help people live ...
Strengthening the DSP Workforce and Disability Services in Pennsylvania
“We cannot build a strong disability service system on poverty wages for Direct Support Professionals.” Pennsylvania House Bill 1939 represents ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Olivia Grizzle
Congratulations to Olivia Grizzle who has been selected as the March 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
Free Webinars: All About Decision-Making: Supporting People To Make Their Own Decisions
Supporting People To Make Their Own Decisions Join NADSP for a free, 3-part 'lunch and learn' webinar series, all about ...
The Essentials Of Person-Centered Assessment
Embrace thorough and person-centered assessment practices in your work ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Kerri Hickey
Congratulations to Kerri Hickey who has been selected as the February 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
DSP Advocacy During Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month
Help educate community members about needs and services ...
NADSP Policy Update: Federal Funding Update: FY2026 Appropriations and Potential Shutdown
Dear NADSP Community, We are living through extremely challenging days. Events are changing rapidly, and it has become increasingly difficult ...
NADSP Policy Update: Bipartisan Proposal Aims to Protect Essential Education Programs
Dear NADSP Community, I want to share an important update from Congress and express our sincere appreciation to the bipartisan ...
