by NADSP Administrator | May 1, 2021 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: The Art of Apology Working so closely with others in service to those who are vulnerable to us in so many ways, means that mistakes will be made, feelings will get hurt, and the ‘spirit’ of the place can be destroyed. We are humans, so that...
by NADSP Administrator | Sep 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Responsibilities of DSPs Off Duty How do you clock out of a civil liberties movement? The ability of direct support professionals to come to work and establish relationships with people with disabilities, to truly see the people they serve as –...
by NADSP Administrator | Aug 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: To Show Up And Step Up – A Reflection “How many of you have ever faced racism at work?” I had been sitting in a workshop on Abuse Prevention when the first comment about abuse to STAFF came up. Being relatively new, I was paying more...
by NADSP Administrator | Apr 27, 2020 | Frontline Initiative, Guides
Frontline Initiative: Supporting Healthy Relationships This issue of Frontline Initiative focuses on developing awareness, knowledge, and skills for supporting healthy relationships. It also includes information about tools and resources that direct support...
by NADSP Administrator | Apr 1, 2020 | Guides, International Journals
International Journal: Humble Pie When I look at the work we do in this field, and when I look at the personalities that I have to work with while I am doing my work, I sometimes have those moments that alcoholics call ‘a moment of clarity.’ This is that ‘parting of...
