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).
Let’s Talk: Trauma-Informed DSP Practice
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Let’s Talk: Supports & Sexually Concerning Behaviours
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Black DSPs Matter Part One: Historical Overview
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Black DSPs Matter Part Two: Demographics & Projections
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Black DSPs Matter Part Three: Practical Solutions
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Are We Ready To Be The Change We Want To Be?
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Advocacy in Storytelling: Storytelling With Comics!
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NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Kathy Axline, DSP-III
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Join Us In Welcoming Our New Board Members!
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2021 Direct Support Professional Recognition Week Reflections
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Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19 National Report: 12 Month Follow-Up
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The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming: Ethical Decision-Making During Crisis
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