Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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Center for Public Representation Initiative for Supported Decision Making
Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is an effective alternative to guardianship that is gaining momentum in Massachusetts and nationwide. Supported Decis...
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Guardianship and Supported Decision Making, Individual Rights, Personal Stories Community Based Organization
CDC Resources for Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion
This CDC website provides a variety of educational material and other resources about traumatic brain injury and concussion.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Advocacy, Healthcare, Injury Data Briefs & Reports, Government Information, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
CaringInfo
CaringInfo helps family members and caregivers make informed decisions about care and services before a crisis.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Advocacy, Direct Care, Healthcare, Illness, Individual Rights Community Based Organization
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 Resources 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 Resources 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 Resources Direct Care, Finances, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Injury, Personal Stories Community Based Organization
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 Resources 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 Resources 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