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.
2022 NADSP Virtual Event
ScheduleSponsorsAbout The 2022 Virtual Event From September 14th – 15th, NADSP and the Research and Training Center on Community Living ...
Steve Eidelman, The Hingsburger Humanitarian Award 2022 Honoree
The Hingsburger Humanitarian Award Steve Eidelman (2022) The life and work of Dave Hingsburger is difficult to summarize and ...
Webinar: Let’s Talk Communication in Group Living: Considerations, Inclusion, and Activities
Besides family and close friends, direct support professionals (DSPs) can be the most important people in the lives of the ...
The 2022 John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Workforce Advocacy and Leadership
2022 John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Direct Support Workforce Leadership and Advocacy Gary Blumenthal, InVision Human Services 2022 ...
Free Virtual Training: Proud & Supported
The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council has generously awarded a three year grant to the National Alliance for ...
Frontline Initiative: The Diverse Voices of Direct Support Professionals
This issue includes diverse voices among direct support professionals (DSPs). It is about listening and broadening our understanding of lesser-heard ...
News: New York State Partners with NADSP to Provide NADSP Certification to 2400 Direct Support Professionals
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has entered into a three-year contract with the New York State Office for ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Bianka Gomez
Congratulations to Bianka Gomez who has been selected as the August 2022 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month.We are ...
Webinar: No One Asked Me: Bringing The Perspective Of The Direct Support Professional To Person Centered Planning
Description: Person centered planning is done in partnership with the person receiving supports and services and their chosen circle of ...
News: 2022 Moving Mountains Awards Winners
Congratulations to the Moving Mountains Award Winners Through the Moving Mountains Award, the Institute on Community Integration, the National Alliance ...
Webinar: Let’s Talk: Supporting People Through the Grieving Process
People with intellectual disabilities have been left out of the grief conversation too many times and for far too long ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Kelley Soucia
Congratulations to Kelley Soucia who has been selected as the June 2022 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month.We are ...
