by Nicole Dama | Dec 14, 2022 | Frontline Initiative, Guides |
Frontline Initiative: DSPs Supporting Peoples’ Employment This issue of Frontline Initiative is on direct support professionals (DSPs) supporting people’s employment. Many people with disabilities experience barriers in getting the job they want. This can be...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 14, 2021 | Campaigns, News
A DSP Apprenticeship Program At The Arc Lexington Submitted By: Terry Swierzowski, The Arc Lexington The Arc of Lexington implemented a two-year program that combines job-related instruction courses through Fulton-Montgomery Community College (FMCC) and...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 14, 2021 | Campaigns, News
Tierra del Sol Foundation’s ‘Learning and Workforce Development’ Initiative Submitted By: Karina Tovar With good intent, funding agencies, such as HCBS and/or State Departments, sometimes create long-term challenges through short-term infusion of...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 12, 2021 | Campaigns, News
Wage Increases At Children’s Aid and Family Services Submitted By: Stephanie Hios, Children’s Aid and Family Services In 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey put forth a $3.00 temporary wage increase for Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s). Children’s Aid...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 21, 2020 | Frontline Initiative, Guides
Frontline Initiative: Making A Career In Direct Support This issue of Frontline Initiative is about making a career in direct support. Direct support professionals (DSPs) report on why and how they have accomplished this. People supported and their families report on...
