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
Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder Presentation by Alliance Health
This presentation provides an overview of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare Audio & Video
A Brief History of the Disability Rights Movement
This section of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) website contains a Brief History of the Disability Rights Movement in America. It also contains link...
Accessibility Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Individual Rights Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works
AbleThrive - United Spinal Association
This website contains educational information about life skills, parenting, relationships, activities, and travel.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Employment, Healthcare, Injury, Parenthood, Personal Stories, Relationships, Transportation Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works
A Parent’s Guide to Evidence-based Practice and Autism: National Autism Center at May Institute
Everywhere they turn, parents of children with autism are bombarded with treatment choices. This manual is designed to support parents as they make de...
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Parenthood Scholarly & Creative Works
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC)
An equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ...
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Employment, Healthcare, Transition Certifications, Online Learning
North Dakota Community Staff Training Program
North Dakota has provided staff training through a cooperative effort by the North Dakota Department of Human Services, the North Dakota Center for Pe...
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care Certifications, Online Learning
Autism Caregiver Training (ACT)
ACT offers certification for caregivers and public service professionals. The Autism Healthcare & Service Provider Training Certification Course i...
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care Certifications
Center for Assistive Technology and Training (CCATT)
The CCATT center assists individuals, families, and professionals in the selection, acquisition, and use of assistive technology. 
Assistive Technology Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare Community Based Organization, Online Learning, Supports & Services
PBS Move to Include: Assistive Technologies
The PBS Move to Include website contains several short informative videos covering assistive technologies and other disability related subjects.
Assistive Technology Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Healthcare, Support Services Audio & Video, Community Based Organization
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
RESNA is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions.
Assistive Technology Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Healthcare, Support Services Community Based Organization