Direct Support Professional (DSP)

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National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
NICHD’s mission is to lead research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and adole...
 Accessibility, Assistive Technology, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Direct Care, Healthcare Government Information
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
This NIH website provides educational material about assistive devices for people with hearing, voice, speech, or language disorders.
Accessibility, Assistive Technology, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Healthcare Government Information, Supports & Services
ADA Olmstead Act
This website provides information about Olmstead v. L.C., a ruling that requires states to eliminate unnecessary segregation of persons with disabilit...
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Individual Rights Government Information
Unpacking Disabilities Blog with Mariah Nichols
This site contains educational material and resources for people with disabilities and others.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Finances, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Personal Stories Scholarly & Creative Works
NADSP Training: Understanding and Implementing Career Ladders
In this training, "Understanding and Implementing Career Ladders," NADSP staff will share the importance of competency-based career ladders ...
 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Employment Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
NADSP Onboarding Curriculum
Set a professional tone and realistic expectation for your newest hires
 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Employment Course Materials & Curriculum
National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
The National Alliance For Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has compiled a number of resources to assist direct support professionals, people recei...
 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Direct Care, DSP Frontline Supervisor, Individual Rights, Values and Ethics Certifications, Community Based Organization, Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning, Scholarly & Creative Works
The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at the University of Minnesota
ICI conducts training, consultation, and evaluation services that enhance the capacity of individuals, agencies, and programs to serve persons with di...
 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Individual Rights Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
From My Perspective - OCALI Podcast
"From My Perspective" is OCALI's family and community outreach center podcast. In these podcasts, you will hear from people with disabi...
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics, Inclusive Education Advocacy, Direct Care, Personal Stories Scholarly & Creative Works
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
OCALI ASD Strategies in Action gives families and service providers tools to ensure they are equipped to effectively care for, support, educate, emplo...
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics, Inclusive Education Direct Care, Individual Rights Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning