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).

International Journal: Understanding Transference and Countertransference in the Direct Support Profession

International Journal: Holiday Tips 2.0

International Journal: The Zen of Tom

International Journal: One Candle: Finding Hope in the Darkness of a Pandemic

International Journal: The Art and Science of Verbal De-escalation

International Journal: The Art of Apology

International Journal: This Hot Mess Called COVID-19

International Journal: The Pandemic, The Professionals, And The People

International Journal: A Deep Dive Into The NADSP Code Of Ethics

International Journal: Ethics For Direct Support Professionals

International Journal: Navigating Virtual Services
