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: Without Direct Support Professionals in My Life, I Don’t Have a Life
National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week It’s Time for Frank Discussion
NADSP Virtual Event: A Retrospective of Providing Direct Support During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Webinar: Progress to Policy: The State of Direct Support Professional Workforce, What’s Next?
Webinar: Recognition, Retention and Returns: How One Organization Empowers Direct Support Professionals
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Chelsy Widmer
2022 NADSP Virtual Event
Steve Eidelman, The Hingsburger Humanitarian Award 2022 Honoree
Webinar: Let’s Talk Communication in Group Living: Considerations, Inclusion, and Activities
The 2022 John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Workforce Advocacy and Leadership
Free Virtual Training: Proud & Supported
