by Nicole Dama | Mar 13, 2024 | Webinars
Webinar: Leaving so soon? Examining DSP turnover and tenure using National Core Indicators®-IDD State of the Workforce in 2022 Survey data What is turnover? What is tenure? These terms are used a lot when discussing the DSP workforce. This presentation will discuss...
by Nicole Dama | Jan 11, 2024 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Considering the Ethical Significance of Assent and Dissent As a direct support professional (DSP) who works with people with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), it may be the case that you accompany the people you support to various...
by Nicole Dama | Nov 9, 2023 | 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 | Aug 7, 2023 | Events, News, Webinars
Webinar: The Future of COVID-19 and Vaccines On May 11, 2023 the Department of Health and Human Services announced the end of the end of COVID 19 public health emergency. Yet, people continue to be affected (1,932 deaths in the 4 weeks to July 1st), new variants...
by Nicole Dama | May 6, 2023 | News, Webinars
Free Virtual LGBTQIA+Trainings: Proud & Supported The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council has generously awarded a three year grant to the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, The Autistic Self Advocacy Network and The Burton...