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
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 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
COVID-19 Publications and Resources from The Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at UMASS Boston
COVID-19 publications and resources to help guide professionals, individuals, and families through this challenging time
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics COVID-19 Scholarly & Creative Works
Home Care Pulse Caregiver State Requirements
This website provides a listing of Caregiver requirements in all 50 states. HCP is a software company delivering home-based care providers with traini...
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Direct Care, Healthcare Certifications, Community Based Organization, Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
iCommunicate – Speech and Communication Therapy
icommunicate – your online speech therapy resource: speech, language and communication therapy information, activities and products for children and a...
Assistive Technology, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Employment, Healthcare, Language Community Based Organization, Online Learning, Scholarly & Creative Works
Engaging People Who Receive Services - A Best Practice Guide for the National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS)
This Guide outlines barriers and benefits to engagement and details five strategies and proven practices to directly involve people who receive servic...
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Support Services Government Information, Scholarly & Creative Works
EMS Safety Training Programs
EMS Safety offers a comprehensive curriculum to help people become prepared, trained and ready to perform for any emergency.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Emergency Preparedness Certifications, Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
Employing People with Disabilities: Disability Awareness - A Resource from the Arc of Minnesota
This video will offer a brief overview of disability and some tips for interacting with and supporting people with disabilities in the workplace.
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Direct Care, Employment Audio & Video
Stories From People Impacted By The DSP Crisis
This website contains educational information about the shortage of DSPs, the &quot;DSP Crisis&quot; in Washington state and nationally. It contains v...
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Personal Stories Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works