A direct support professional assists a woman using a wheelchair to enter a van, with a ramp.

Webinar: Informing Workforce Development Strategies: The DSP Experience Inside and Outside the Workplace

Feb 18, 2025 | News, Webinars

Many people in the IDD field began their careers as direct support professionals, so they understand some of the experiences and challenges of the role. In this webinar, ‘Informing Workforce Development Strategies: The DSP Experience Inside and Outside the Workplace,’ NADSP and NCI will share data on the direct support experience both inside and outside the workplace. Dr. Jennifer Cohen will present her research on DSPs’ experiences with food and housing insecurity in New York State. The second part of the presentation will review findings from the 2023 NCI State of the Workforce Survey, covering DSP turnover, tenure, wages, benefits, and other key metrics. The webinar will conclude with a discussion on how this information can be used to inform workforce development strategies.

Click the buttons below to watch the recording or download the PowerPoint. 

Get Credit For Watching This Webinar

Through the NADSP E-Badge Academy, you can get credit for watching webinars like this one by earning electronic badges (E-Badges) to demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and values.

You May Also Be Interested In …

NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Olivia Grizzle

NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Olivia Grizzle

Congratulations to Olivia Grizzle who has been selected as the March 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
The Essentials Of Person-Centered Assessment

The Essentials Of Person-Centered Assessment

Embrace thorough and person-centered assessment practices in your work ...
NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Kerri Hickey

NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Kerri Hickey

Congratulations to Kerri Hickey who has been selected as the February 2026 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month. We ...
A woman receives change at a restaurant counter

DSP Advocacy During Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month

Help educate community members about needs and services ...