by Nicole Dama | Apr 8, 2026 | News |
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Larry Lauff Congratulations to Larry Lauff who has been selected as the April 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We are recognizing Larry for his excellent Empower DSPs E-Badge submission. This badge represents work...
by Joseph Macbeth | Mar 16, 2026 | News
Strengthening the DSP Workforce and Disability Services in Pennsylvania “We cannot build a strong disability service system on poverty wages for Direct Support Professionals.” Pennsylvania House Bill 1939 represents the kind of forward-thinking policy needed to...
by John Raffaele | Feb 11, 2026 | News
DSP Advocacy During Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the...
by John Raffaele | Dec 10, 2025 | News
Community Activities: Creating Connections During The Holidays The following article is part of an ongoing series about the NADSP Competency Areas. The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the person...
by Joseph Macbeth | Dec 1, 2025 | News
NADSP Condemns President’s Use of the “R-Word The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals is deeply disheartened by the President’s recent use of the “R-word” to attack Governor Tim Walz. In his Thanksgiving message, the President chose language...
