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.
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Alaba Owolabi
Congratulations to Alaba Owolabi, who has been selected as the NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month for November of ...
Show DSPs that they are essential
Show DSPs that they are essential. While it’s no secret that the work of direct support professionals (DSPs) is critically ...
International Journal: Navigating Virtual Services
Recent reports have confirmed that individuals with IDD experience greater feelings of isolation and loneliness. COVID-19 has amplified these feelings ...
International Journal: The Importance of Self-Talk
Negative self-statements such as, “It’s too hard, I can’t do it,” “I’m not smart enough,” and “There’s no point,” are ...
New NADSP Onboarding Curriculum Sets DSPs Up For Success
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has created a unique curriculum and video series that can help human ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Brookley Garman
Congratulations to Brookley Garman, who has been selected as the NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month for September of 2020 ...
International Journal: Working Effectively With Families
Due to the level of isolation people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face each day, this sense of belonging ...
Frontline Supervisor E-Badges are Here
It’s been a little over a year and a half since the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) launched ...
Frontline Initiative: Making A Career In Direct Support
This issue of Frontline Initiative is about making a career in direct support. Direct support professionals (DSPs) report on why ...
Marrakech, Inc. Focuses on Staff Recognition
Submitted By: Denise C. Canady, Chief Compliance Officer, Marrakech, Inc., dcanady@marrakechinc.org Marrakech, Inc. has implemented a program where employees, managers, ...
The Arc of Monroe: “Right Fit Hiring” Brings On The “Right” DSPs
Submitted By: Melody Johnson, Director of Education and Professional Development, The Arc of Monroe This program engages the high performing ...
The Arc of Mid-Hudson Provides a Tuition Reimbursement Program to their DSPs
Submitted By: Michelle Murphy, Staff Development Specialist/HR, michelle.murphy@arcmh.org The Arc of Mid-Hudson encourages career growth of its employees. Recognizing the ...
