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: Black DSPs Matter Part Two: Demographics of the Workforce and the Implications of COVID-19
After exploring the history and understanding of systemic racism in Part One of the Black DSPs Matter Series, our next ...
International Journal: The Art and Science of Verbal De-escalation
Conflict is inevitable in life, as we all have our own perspectives shaped by personal experience, what we have been ...
Virtual Training: Informed Decision Making
In embracing a person-centered approach and supporting self-direction, people receiving supports need to be empowered to make their own choices ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Andrea Miller
Congratulations to Andrea Miller who has been selected as the NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month for June of ...
Webinar: Let’s Talk with Dave: The Art of the Apology
We are living in stressful times. We may end up doing or saying things we regret. This webinar will discuss ...
Webinar: What Does Success Look Like in the NADSP E-Badge Academy?
In 2019, NADSP launched a new digital certification platform, the E-Badge Academy. Since its launch, you may have heard us ...
ACL Announces NADSP as First Round Winner in Workforce Solutions Challenge
‘Blazing New Trails for Community-Based Direct Support Professionals’ Challenge ACL Announces NADSP as First Round Winner in Workforce Solutions Challenge ...
Action Alert: Chairman Scott, Rep. Wild, Rep. Lee Introduce The Direct CARE Opportunity Act
The NADSP is pleased to share that earlier this week, Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA), Rep. Susan Wild (PA-07), ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Nick Filarelli
Congratulations to Nick Filarelli who has been selected as the NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month for May of ...
Webinar: Black DSPs Matter: Systemic Racism in US History
Last year, the NADSP shared a statement of solidarity to those feeling the pain of systemic racism and marginalization. We ...
International Journal: The Art of Apology
Working so closely with others in service to those who are vulnerable to us in so many ways, means that ...
NADSP Recommendations for the Development of the HCBS Access Act
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, Inc. (NADSP) Submits Recommendations for the Development of the HCBS Access ActEach year ...
