by Nicole Dama | Sep 18, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Beyond Companionship: How Dogs Support People To Thrive The numerous roles that a dog can play in a person’s life is ever evolving and growing beyond “man’s best friend” to fulfill the roles of service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support...
by Nicole Dama | Aug 25, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: The Art of Connection: Establishing and Repairing Rapport in Direct Support Settings Rapport is not just “nice to have,” it is the foundation upon which all effective support is built. This is especially true for individuals with developmental...
by Nicole Dama | Jul 16, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Summertime and The Living Should Be Easy: Supporting People with Significant Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Summer Activities This month’s Let’s Talk is all about the current season. Summer. Pools. Beaches. Cookouts. Camping. Summer...
by Nicole Dama | Jun 23, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Embracing Diversity Equity and Inclusion: A Pathway to Professional Excellence for DSPs As the backbone of the disability support system, direct support professionals (DSPs) offer vital support and direction to people with intellectual and...
by Nicole Dama | May 15, 2025 | Events, News, Webinars
Let’s Talk: Burnout: Reclaiming Mental Wellness in Direct Support Work This month’s International Journal for Direct Support Professionals article discusses compassion fatigue among direct support professionals (DSPs) and highlights the importance of self-care...
