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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.
International Journal: Stepping Into The Role Of A DSP
As a DSP, we experience a diverse and intense series of emotions – both our own and those that the ...
International Journal: Celebrating Our 100th Issue
The Journal began as a result of a conversation between Dave and Channel, the assistant director of clinical services at ...
NADSP Transitions Certification To The NADSP E-Badge Academy
Effective January 22nd, 2020, The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) will begin fully transitioning its Certification program to ...
International Journal: Bullying and Social Violence
People with Intellectual Disabilities can continue to experience bullying simply for being who they are. It can happen through peers, ...
You’re probably already using these four skills on a daily basis. Do you get credit for it?
This is for all the direct support professionals out there. We have some questions for you, but we think we ...
An Umbrella-Term: Person Centered Supports
Parasols (umbrellas) were designed to provide shade from the sun. The umbrella was invented ...
Join Us In 2020 To Elevate The Status of Direct Support Professionals!
The issues affecting the DSP workforce are well known, but navigating through it all is challenging. When it comes to ...
Pauline: 42 Years of Excellence
Submitted by: Paula Nerone, Merakey Allegheny Valley School Pauline Seibert has served as Direct Support Professional for 42 years, and ...
Jim: Supporting Jeremy To Bring A Book To Life
Submitted by: Cynthia Harvey, People Inc.During a person-centered planning session in 2015, Jeremy, a person receiving services through People Inc., ...
Joseph: Providing Solutions In Direct Support
Submitted By: Merlynne Hancock, Koinonia Homes, Inc. Joseph Mwambo works as a Direct Support Professional for Koinonia Homes, Inc., a ...
Brett: Advancing Employment Outcomes
Submitted By: Jodi Bopp, I Am Boundless Brett Breeze is an employment trainer who supports people with intellectual and developmental ...
Samantha: A DSP With Dedication And Determination
Submitted By: Melissa Foote, Inspire* Name abbreviations have been used to protect the identity of the people described in this ...
