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).

The Point of Interaction Podcast: NADSP Interviews BJ Stasio
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Webinar: Understanding the National Core Indicators®-IDD 2020 Staff Stability Report and COVID-Supplement
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The Point of Interaction Podcast By NADSP: John Raffaele Interviews David Ervin and Awa Johnson
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2021 DSP Reflections from the Frontline
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NADSP COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy PSAs
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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Campaign
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Aaannnd, Action! A Behind-The-Scenes Look At NADSP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy PSAs
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NADSP Takes Part In Nationwide Initiative To Improve Vaccination Rates Among DSPs
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Direct Support Workforce and COVID-19 National Report: 12 Month Follow-Up
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NADSP Statement on Vaccine Hesitancy and FAQ
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Frontline Initiative: DSPs Respond To Crisis
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International Journal: One Candle: Finding Hope in the Darkness of a Pandemic
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