by Nicole Dama | Dec 17, 2024 | News |
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Rhoda Mullen Congratulations to Rhoda Mullen who has been selected as the December 2024 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We are recognizing Rhoda for her excellent ‘Supporting Wellbeing’ E-Badge submission. This badge...
by Nicole Dama | Dec 10, 2024 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Balancing Joy, Boundaries, and Belonging: The Ethical Role of DSPs in Holiday Celebration and Connection The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and honoring traditions, but it can also present unique challenges, particularly for...
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...
by Nicole Dama | Oct 9, 2024 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Mitigating Risk – How DSPs Can Promote Safety and Autonomy In a 2023 International Journal for Direct Support Professionals article, Hickey and Kariunas discuss cases where individuals with disabilities want to engage in activities that pose a...
