Resources

Guides, reports, and more to help you elevate the status of DSPs

The 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.

Nurse applies bandaid to woman after she receives her COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Campaign

The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is conducting a comprehensive campaign across the country to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among direct support professionals (DSPs).

'Black DSPs Matter' Part 4: How do we convey what’s going on with people supported?

‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 4: How do we convey what’s going on with people supported?

In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works ...
Words of Encouragement from Ann Hardiman

Words of Encouragement from Ann Hardiman

Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
'Black DSPs Matter' Part 3: What do we need to hear as a field?

‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 3: What do we need to hear as a field?

In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works ...
'Black DSPs Matter' Part 5: What do we need to do to change the narrative?

‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 5: What do we need to do to change the narrative?

In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works ...
'Black DSPs Matter' Part 2: Is your company committed to changes and supporting you?

‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 2: Is your company committed to changes and supporting you?

In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works ...
The Veil Has Been Lifted

The Veil Has Been Lifted

Despite federal law and court decisions over the past 30 years, the ongoing battle fought by people with disabilities seeking to fulfill their human and ...
Words of Encouragement from Val Bradley

Words of Encouragement from Val Bradley

Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
'Black DSPs Matter' Part 1: What prompted you to speak up?

‘Black DSPs Matter’ Part 1: What prompted you to speak up?

In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works ...
Image of six individuals at Annual Conference. One person is holding an awards.

Words of Encouragement from the NADSP Team

Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues.  As the COVID-19 ...
International Journal: HELP During COVID-19

International Journal: HELP During COVID-19

Almost six months since we began talking about COVID-19, and over three months since we radically changed how we live ...
Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19 National Report: Initial Report

Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19 National Report: Initial Report

As we learned from friends and colleagues across the country of the mounting challenges in providing supports safely to individuals ...
Words of Encouragement from Michael Steinbruck

Words of Encouragement from Michael Steinbruck

Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...