John F. Kennedy Jr. Award

The John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Direct Support Workforce Advocacy & Leadership In 1996, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals’ (NADSP) ideological founder, John F. Kennedy Jr. wrote “Quality is defined at the point of interaction between...

Our Awards

Our Awards Recognition of excellence in direct support and the human services field John F. Kennedy Jr. Award In 1996, the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals’ (NADSP) ideological founder, John F. Kennedy Jr. wrote “Quality is defined at the point of...

NADSP Keynote Presentations

NADSP Keynote Presentations Inspire and empower your conference attendees through dynamic and engaging presentations The Emerging Roles & Changing Expectations of the Direct Support Workforce Presented by Joseph Macbeth, NADSP Executive Director 1-hour keynote...
Impact: The Direct Support Workforce

Impact: The Direct Support Workforce

Impact: The Direct Support Workforce This Impact examines some of the workforce challenges in our long-term care system and their consequences for people with disabilities, Direct Support Professionals, families, provider agencies, and communities. It shares personal...

Code of Ethics – Full Text

Code of Ethics Full Text The NADSP Code of Ethics ® Preamble Vision. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who support people in their communities are called upon to make independent judgments on a frequent basis that involve both practical and ethical reasoning. The...