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.
‘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 ...
International Journal: HELP During COVID-19
Almost six months since we began talking about COVID-19, and over three months since we radically changed how we live ...
Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19 National Report: Initial Report
As we learned from friends and colleagues across the country of the mounting challenges in providing supports safely to individuals ...
Words of Encouragement from Michael Steinbruck
Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
Welcome Our New Team Member – Shane Pasko
This week we are pleased to introduce the NADSP's newest team member, Shane Pasko. Shane will be interning with NADSP ...
Words of Encouragement from Robert Curriden
Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
Words of Encouragement from Ed Asner
Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
2019 Staff Stability Survey Report
The annual Staff Stability Survey offers robust data and research to offer insight about the direct support professional (DSP) workforce ...
