DSP Resource Guide

DSP Training and Informational Resources Directory: A tool for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and those who support people with disabilities.

Purpose and Intended Audience
This directory was designed to help the following groups locate training and other resources related to disabilities.
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Families that support a family member with a disability Organizations that employ DSPs Home Healthcare Aids (HHAs) People with disabilities

The content of this tool was developed by the Institute on Disability Living Well New Hampshire Quality Frameworks grant (# 90DNIQ0001-01-00) funded from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Administration on Disabilities – Developmental Disabilities Projects of National Significance. The contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Health and Human Services - Administration for Community Living department and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Resource Category Topic Type
Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (MHDD) National Training Center
MHDD offers online training modules for DSPs, families, and individuals. Topics include:<br /> <br /> Autism 101: Definitions &amp; Model<br /> Aut...
Behavioral Health & Wellness Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Advocacy, Direct Care, Guardianship and Supported Decision Making, Healthcare, Individual Rights Community Based Organization, Online Learning, Scholarly & Creative Works
Mental Health America (MHA)
MHA is a community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness. Their website contains educational material ...
Behavioral Health & Wellness Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare, Support Services Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
May Institute Training
May Institute is an active center of research and training, maintaining affiliations with more than 50 universities, hospitals, and human service age...
Behavioral Health & Wellness Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare Audio & Video, Community Based Organization, Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
Human Services Credentialing Program - Providers' Council
The Massachusetts Council of Human Service Providers, Inc. (the Providers’ Council) is a statewide association of health and human service agencies. I...
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care Certifications, Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
Making the Most of Lived Experience - National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS)
This paper offers tips that professionals and people with brain injury can use to make the most of the lived experience of brain injury when collabora...
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Employment, Language, Support Services Government Information, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Understanding and Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities - Living Innovations
Valued Social Roles versus activities based support. How to help people with disabilities be seen as competent, valued community members.
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Direct Care Audio & Video
Khan Academy - Introduction to Mental Disorders
Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. This section contains a series of short ...
Behavioral Health & Wellness Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare Audio & Video, Online Learning
Khan Academy - What is Cerebral Palsy & What Causes it?
Three video lessons with information about Cerebral Palsy: What is Cerebral Palsy &amp; What Causes it? Types of Cerebral Palsy Part I and II.<br /> ...
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare Audio & Video
Invaluable: The Unrecognized Profession of Direct Support
Invaluable: The Unrecognized Profession of Direct Support is a documentary film exploring the underappreciated and underfunded work of direct support ...
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Direct Care, Personal Stories Audio & Video
SRV Theory - International Social Role Valorization Association
The Social Role Valorization website offers educational materials and resources about SRV.
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Direct Care, Individual Rights Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works