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.
Words of Encouragement from Philadelphia Inquirer Journalist, Ronnie Polaneczky
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing ...
The NADSP Congratulates Joe Macbeth and DSP Advocates – Written By Caitlin Bailey, NADSP Board Chair
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Congratulates Joe Macbeth and DSP Advocates Honored by the National Historic Recognition Project: ...
Words of Encouragement from Dr. Escudé of HRS
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing ...
Words of Encouragement from Dr. Stephen Birchak
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing ...
International Journal: Humble Pie
When I look at the work we do in this field, and when I look at the personalities that I ...
Competency in the Time of Coronavirus by Dan Hermreck
Competency in the Time of Coronavirus by Dan Hermreck When the NADSP staff have an opportunity to speak to direct ...
DSP On-Boarding Toolkit During COVID-19
Resources to help provider organizations support new hires The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals recognizes that the direct support ...
Self-Care Toolkit For DSPs During COVID-19
Resources to help DSPs take care of themselves during the crisis With the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, there is a ...
NADSP Supports the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced a bi-partisan bill titled, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals ...
International Journal: Stepping Into The Role Of A DSP
As a DSP, we experience a diverse and intense series of emotions – both our own and those that the ...
International Journal: Celebrating Our 100th Issue
The Journal began as a result of a conversation between Dave and Channel, the assistant director of clinical services at ...
NADSP Transitions Certification To The NADSP E-Badge Academy
Effective January 22nd, 2020, The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) will begin fully transitioning its Certification program to ...
