Resources

Resource Category Topic Type
PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
The PACER Center provides assistance to individual families, workshops, materials for parents and professionals, and leadership in securing a free…
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Inclusive Education Advocacy, Employment, Individual Rights, Personal Stories, Transition Community Based Organization, Supports & Services
Overcoming Ableism: What You Don't Know As An Able Bodied Person | Naty Rico | TEDxUCIrvine
In this video Naty Rico discusses ableism and shares her story of struggles at UCIrvine and the hopes she has for the future.
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Language, Personal Stories Audio & Video
Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (OADSP) TV+
OADSP TV is a video library covering topics of interest to DSPs and Frontline Supervisors
 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Direct Care, DSP Frontline Supervisor Audio & Video, Online Learning
Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (OADSP) DSPaths Credentialing Program
OADSP is dedicated to equipping DSPs and Frontline Supervisors – and individuals with the potential to excel in those roles – with the knowledge,…
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Individual Rights Certifications, Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
Resource Library - NY State Regional Centers for Workforce Transformation (RCWT)
RCWT provides a substantial resource library to assist DSPs with developing the professional skills, ethics, and competencies needed to move forward…
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Direct Care, DSP Frontline Supervisor, Employment, Individual Rights, Values and Ethics Certifications, Community Based Organization, Online Learning, Scholarly & Creative Works
Dream Big: Tools for Supporting Individual Choice & a Robust Community-Based Life - Living Well NH Quality Frameworks
This training focuses on the DSP’s role in supporting choice for persons with disabilities in five life domains: Employment, Health Care, Life-Long…
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Direct Care, Employment, Healthcare, Individual Rights, New Hampshire, Values and Ethics Audio & Video, Community Based Organization, Online Learning
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Digital Shareables
Use these free mental health education and outreach materials in your community and on social media to spread the word about topics like eating…
 Behavioral Health & Wellness, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare, Personal Stories, Positive Behavior Intervention, Support Services Government Information, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Online Learning
NHPCO’s online learning covers a variety of topics including the latest in clinical, regulatory and palliative care.
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Direct Care, Healthcare Certifications, Community Based Organization, Online Learning, Supports & Services
Training & Certification - National Fire Protection Association
NFPA provides training and certification on fire safety and other topics
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Emergency Preparedness Certifications, Community Based Organization, Online Learning
The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome.
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Advocacy, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Personal Stories, Support Services Community Based Organization, Online Learning
Turning Rights Into Reality: How Guardianship and Alternatives Impact the Autonomy of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - National Council on Disability (NCD)
The report examines how people with ID/DD are treated differently than other adults who are the subjects of guardianship proceedings, including in…
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Guardianship and Supported Decision Making, Individual Rights Government Information, Scholarly & Creative Works
Key Elements to Ensure the DSP Workforce Has the Competency to Protect Health and Welfare in the Context of a Person-Centered Approach - NCAPPS
"Key Elements to Ensure the DSP Workforce Has the Competency to Protect Health and Welfare in the Context of a Person-Centered Approach is an…
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Advocacy, Direct Care, Healthcare, Person Centered Planning Government Information, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
DSP Certifications - National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD)
NADD developed the NADD Competency-Based IDD/MI Dual Diagnosis Direct Support Professional Certification Program to certify the competency of DSPs…
 Behavioral Health & Wellness, Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care Certifications
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder - A NAMI Resource
A NAMI resource about Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
 Behavioral Health & Wellness, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare, Support Services Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Depression - A NAMI Resource
A NAMI resource about Depression
 Behavioral Health & Wellness, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare, Support Services Audio & Video, Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Borderline Personality Disorder - A NAMI Resource
A NAMI resource about Borderline Personality Disorder
Behavioral Health & Wellness, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare, Support Services Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Bipolar Disorder - A NAMI Resource
A NAMI resource about Bipolar Disorder
 Behavioral Health & Wellness, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare, Support Services Audio & Video, Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - A NAMI Resource
A NAMI resource about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
 Behavioral Health & Wellness, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare, Support Services Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Anxiety Disorders - A NAMI Resource
A NAMI resource about Anxiety Disorders
 Behavioral Health & Wellness, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare, Support Services Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Schizophrenia - A NAMI Resource
A NAMI resource about Schizophrenia
 Behavioral Health & Wellness, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare, Support Services Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services