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
Adults with Cerebral Palsy - Resources, Support, and Helpful Information
Cerebral Palsy Guide is a national support organization dedicated to educating individuals and families about CP in children and adults. The website c...
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Support Services Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation
This website contains educational videos and other info about Cerebral Palsy
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Advocacy, Healthcare, Personal Stories Audio & Video, Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Learn About Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - A CDC Resource
This CDC website contains educational information about Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare, Individual Rights, Support Services Data Briefs & Reports, Government Information, Supports & Services
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) - A CDC Resource
The CDC website contains educational information about Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs)
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare Data Briefs & Reports, Government Information, Supports & Services
Epilepsy - A CDC Resource
The CDC website contains educational information about epilepsy.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare, Support Services Data Briefs & Reports, Government Information, Supports & Services
Facts about Down Syndrome - A CDC Resource
The CDC website contains educational information about Down Syndrome
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare Government Information
Learn More About Cerebral Palsy - A CDC Resource
The CDC website contains educational information about Cerebral Palsy
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare Government Information
Learn About Disability and Health - CDC Resources
The CDC's website contains a library of educational information about developmental disabilities.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare, Individual Rights, Nutrition Government Information
Language and Speech Disorders in Children - A CDC Resource
This federal government website contains educational information about language & speech disorders and their comorbidity with developmental disabi...
Behavioral Health & Wellness Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare, Parenthood, Support Services Government Information
Communicating With and About People with Disabilities - A CDC Guide
This PDF offers suggestions on how to communicate with and about people with disabilities.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Language Government Information, Scholarly & Creative Works