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
Activities of daily living: What are they and how are they used?
This website provides information about some of the common tasks performed by Home Health Aids.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Direct Care, Healthcare Scholarly & Creative Works
6 Types of Senior Care Certifications and Trainings that Will Improve Your Career
This website provides information about senior care certifications and trainings to improve your career.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Direct Care, Healthcare Certifications, Course Materials & Curriculum
BrainLine
BrainLine is a national multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or PT...
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Direct Care, Finances, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Injury, Personal Stories Community Based Organization
About Brain Injury - A Guide by the Brain Injury Association of America
This website contains educational information about Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) including training and continuing edu...
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Healthcare, Injury Certifications, Community Based Organization, Course Materials & Curriculum, Scholarly & Creative Works
Birth Defect Research for Children
This website contains fact sheets covering the major categories of birth defects as well as “how to” guides for parents.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Direct Care, Parenthood Community Based Organization, Supports & Services
Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training (ASERT) E-Learning
A state of PA initiative, ASERT provides eLearning courses that provide training to a variety of audiences within the autism community.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Direct Care, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Relationships, Support Services, Values and Ethics Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)
APSE offers Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) training for employment support professionals who provide employment services to individu...
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Employment Certifications, Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
American Red Cross Training Services
Here you'll find information about certification training offered by the American Red Cross
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Certifications, Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
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 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, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Individual Rights Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works