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.
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).
Words of Encouragement from Cathy Ficker Terrill
Words of Encouragement from Dave Hingsburger
Practical Applications for Hiring, Engaging and Keeping Direct Support Professionals During (and AFTER) the COVID-19 Pandemic
Words of Encouragement from Tony Thomas
Words of Encouragement from Regis Obijiski
International Journal: Human Trafficking And People With IDD
Words of Encouragement from CQL | The Council on Quality Leadership
Frontline Initiative: Supporting Healthy Relationships
Words of Encouragement from Beth Mount
Words of Encouragement from Philadelphia Inquirer Journalist, Ronnie Polaneczky
The NADSP Congratulates Joe Macbeth and DSP Advocates – Written By Caitlin Bailey, NADSP Board Chair
