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.

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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).

Welcome Our New Team Member - Shane Pasko

Welcome Our New Team Member – Shane Pasko

This week we are pleased to introduce the NADSP's newest team member, Shane Pasko. Shane will be interning with NADSP ...
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Words of Encouragement from Robert Curriden

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

Words of Encouragement from Ed Asner

Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
2019 Staff Stability Survey Report

2019 Staff Stability Survey Report

The annual Staff Stability Survey offers robust data and research to offer insight about the direct support professional (DSP) workforce ...
Words of Encouragement from Al Condeluci + A Note from A DSP

Words of Encouragement from Al Condeluci + A Note from A DSP

Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues.  As the COVID-19 ...
A Statement of Solidarity from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

A Statement of Solidarity from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

The NADSP Code of Ethics states the following in its preamble; "The prejudices of society form powerful barriers, yet too often, ...
International Journal: A Time Called For Physical Distancing

International Journal: A Time Called For Physical Distancing

It is even more important now, to be united as a community of direct support professionals and to imagine together ...
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Words of Encouragement from Cathy Ficker Terrill

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

Words of Encouragement from Dave Hingsburger

Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
Practical Applications for Hiring, Engaging and Keeping Direct Support Professionals During (and AFTER) the COVID-19 Pandemic

Practical Applications for Hiring, Engaging and Keeping Direct Support Professionals During (and AFTER) the COVID-19 Pandemic

"Was I deceiv'd, or did a sable cloud turn forth her silver lining on the night?”, John Milton's "Comus" (1634) ...
Words of Encouragement from Tony Thomas

Words of Encouragement from Tony Thomas

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

Words of Encouragement from Regis Obijiski

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