by Nicole Dama | Jun 5, 2025 | Events, News |
Virtual Training: The NADSP Frontline Supervisor – From Management to Leadership The Frontline Supervisor (FLS) may face the most complex work in the human services world, involving many points of interaction with people. Whether it’s families, direct support...
by John Raffaele | Feb 26, 2025 | News
Supporting Different Modes Of Communication 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 they support, or...
by Nicole Dama | Feb 12, 2025 | Events, News |
Virtual Training: Understanding Informed Decision Making for Direct Support Professionals In embracing a person-centered approach and supporting self-direction, people receiving support need to be empowered to make their own choices. These ideals and practices of...
by Nicole Dama | Nov 14, 2024 | Events, News |
Virtual Training: Trauma Informed Leadership A trauma-informed approach is essential for organizations supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Trauma-informed leadership plays a key role in supporting direct support professionals...
by Nicole Dama | Nov 12, 2024 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Aging and Sensory Loss: Considerations for Direct Support Professionals This month’s Let’s Talk webinar discussion emphasizes the importance of awareness and recognition of vision and hearing changes as we age, as well as the crucial role direct...
