Direct Care

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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
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 Resources, Assistive Technology Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources 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 Resources, Assistive Technology Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Healthcare Government Information, Supports & Services
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
RTC Media
RTC/CL provides research, evaluation, training, technical assistance and dissemination to support the aspirations of persons with developmental disabi...
 Advocacy, COVID-19, Direct Care, DSP Frontline Supervisor, Individual Rights, Person Centered Planning, Personal Stories, Values and Ethics Audio & Video, Community Based Organization
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 Resources, Inclusive Education Advocacy, Direct Care, Personal Stories Scholarly & Creative Works