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We will be in touch soon. In the meantime, you can access important NADSP resources.The National Alliance For Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has compiled a number of resources to assist direct support professionals, people receiving services, family members, human service organizations, state/national associations, and more. These include guides, reports, toolkits, and more that cover a variety of topics related to the direct support professional workforce.
Code of Ethics
The NADSP Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a straightforward and relevant guide for DSPs as they resolve the ethical dilemmas they face every day.
Competency Areas
The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the person they support, or assist someone in pursuing a goal.
Words of Encouragement from Cathy Ficker Terrill
Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
Words of Encouragement from Dave Hingsburger
Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
Practical Applications for Hiring, Engaging and Keeping Direct Support Professionals During (and AFTER) the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Words of Encouragement from Tony Thomas
Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
Words of Encouragement from Regis Obijiski
Over the past few weeks, we have shared Words of Encouragement from from some of our colleagues As the COVID-19 ...
International Journal: Human Trafficking And People With IDD
Human trafficking has become a common topic for political and humanitarian discussion in recent years. Globally, according to A21, an ...
Words of Encouragement from CQL | The Council on Quality Leadership
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing ...
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 ...
Words of Encouragement from Beth Mount
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing ...
Words of Encouragement from Philadelphia Inquirer Journalist, Ronnie Polaneczky
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing ...
The NADSP Congratulates Joe Macbeth and DSP Advocates – Written By Caitlin Bailey, NADSP Board Chair
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Congratulates Joe Macbeth and DSP Advocates Honored by the National Historic Recognition Project: ...
Words of Encouragement from Dr. Escudé of HRS
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads throughout the world, news, social media and work can be overwhelming. We’ve committed to sharing ...