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.
Join Us In Welcoming Our New Board Members!
This week we are taking a moment to introduce you to our newest board members Dr. Monica McCall, Jesse Smathers ...
How to Become a Frontline Initiative Guest Editor
Get paid for expertise as a DSP! Become a Frontline Initiative Guest Editor The Editors of Frontline Initiative are seeking one ...
Words of Encouragement from Liz Weintraub
Celebrating 30 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with Liz Weintraub The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) ...
‘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
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?
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?
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?
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
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
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?
In June, Ryene Fenner, a direct support professional, sent a letter to the management team at the agency she works ...
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 ...
