by NADSP Administrator | Sep 8, 2019 | Campaigns, News |
Submitted By: Jodi Bopp, I Am Boundless Tracy Lezark has worked as a Direct Support Professional in supported living programs for more than 20 years, currently serving as a DSP for the Boundless family of companies. Boundless is based out of Ohio and has nearly forty...
by John Raffaele | Aug 6, 2019 | News |
It was a typical morning. Darlene, a direct support professional who works in a supported living apartment complex with four people, heard shouting. Darlene was in an office in the middle of the complex. Darlene recognized the voice. It was Jeremy. Over the last...
by John Raffaele | Jun 27, 2019 | News |
One of the most gratifying parts of a direct support professional’s practice is helping people expand their circles of friends. It is an under-appreciated aspect of the role that direct support professionals play. However, it is vital for the well-being of all people...
by Nicole Dama | Jun 7, 2019 | News |
Community Living Skills and Supports by Dan Hermreck Doing laundry. Buying groceries. Preparing meals. Washing dishes. Mowing the lawn. There are always many tasks that need to be completed in our personal lives. There are always many chores to do. While we might all...
by John Raffaele | May 15, 2019 | News |
As a direct support professional who do I ultimately work for? Many direct support professionals have a fierce loyalty to the people they support. This is a good thing! However, it is the aim of this article to expand the perspective of a direct support professional’s...