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Quality is defined at the point of interaction between the staff member and the individual with a disability”. (JFK Jr. 1996) nadsp.org New York, United States Joined January 2014-
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Welcome Our Latest NADSP Members! EIG Services LLC (PA) Futures Community Support Service, Inc. (PA) ServiceSource (VA) Creative Dialogues, LLC (PA)
"If you look at just about every profession in this country, it took workers advocating for themselves to create needed change.” — Amy Hewitt, Today is the last day to register for the NADSP Advocacy Symposium, sponsored by @
What is the The Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act? Learn more: ow.ly/WAQm50RlxCV
This month’s Let’s Talk webinar will explore how direct support professionals can develop psychological safety within their teams. nadsp.org/webinar-lets-t…
Michael Olix of The Arc Allegany-Steuben is April E-Badge Earner of the Month! Read more about Michael's journey in the E-Badge Academy here: nadsp.org/earner-of-the-…
PAR was honored to watch Nick Smith, a DSP from @spin_inc, testify today before the US Senate Special Committee on Aging about the Long Term Care Workforce. Thank you Nick for all the work you do supporting people with ID/A and for advocating so well! aging.senate.gov/hearings/the-l…
Thanks to Nicholas Smith, a Philadelphian who has worked as a long-term care worker for more than 25 years, for sharing his story at today's Aging Committee hearing. We need to make sure that essential caregivers like him have the support they need to make caregiving a career.
One week left to register! Join us April 30th for NADSP's virtual Advocacy Symposium! nadsp.org/2024-advocacy-…
It's not every day that a DSP is invited to testify before the US Senate. Tomorrow you can watch and listen to Nick Smith, DSP-1 of SPIN, Inc. testify about his work as a DSP to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging. WATCH HERE: ow.ly/fN5X50RgGuo
Through a presidential proclamation, President Biden officially designated April 2024 as Care Workers Recognition Month, honoring the invaluable contributions of care workers across the nation. ow.ly/Kk5c50Rap5g
In this issue of Frontline Initiative, we discuss the tools to develop your message to speak up and ask for changes to support your professional practice, and to exercise your right to vote. Read more in the latest FI: Advocacy and Voting. ow.ly/AUTw50R700q
In March, we observe Developmental Disabilities and Brain Injury Awareness Month. To learn more, you can visit this link to access to data resources that you may find of interest. acl.gov/news-and-event…
Welcome Our Latest NADSP Members! •Birch Family Services, NY •Emory Valley Center, TN
We are thrilled to announce our esteemed keynote speaker for the Advocacy Symposium. Joining us to inspire, educate, and empower attendees is Malachi Cereghino, a dynamic leader and advocate known for their dedication to social justice causes. nadsp.org/keynote-malach…
Curious about disability and sexuality? Ready to shift the dialogue? 🗣️💬 Dive into the discussion with us during our next webinar, "Changing the Conversation: Let's Talk Disability and Sex." 📅 March 28th 🕒2:00 - 3:00 PM ET 🔗 Register now: ow.ly/Y4X950R2z3Y
Read the new Impact issue today! Where do disability rights and justice intersect, and where are the voices of people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in these movements today? ici.umn.edu/news/impact-ne…
Welcome to our latest members! •@thearc Mid-Hudson (NY) •Supportive Concepts for Families (PA) •Community Living of Rhode Island (RI) •Elevance (TN)
The Bill Recognizing the Role of DSPs Act Passes the Senate – ONTO the House 📣NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT! Contact your Representatives in the House and tell them to VOTE YES on HR 2941 and recognize the role and value of direct support professionals. ow.ly/BZsH50QZ2lq
Welcome to our latest NADSP Members! •@arkansas Support Network (AR) •Community Services Group (PA) •Community Resources for Human Services (PA)
JUST ANNOUNCED: Registration now open for the NADSP Advocacy Symposium April 30th - May1, 2024. ➡️ More details: nadsp.org/2024-advocacy-…
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899K Followers 0 Following 🇺🇦Former CIA Director & Obama White House official. Proud Fordham Ram, UT-Austin Longhorn. My memoir, Undaunted, https://t.co/NYLJtUARfxPAR was honored to watch Nick Smith, a DSP from @spin_inc, testify today before the US Senate Special Committee on Aging about the Long Term Care Workforce. Thank you Nick for all the work you do supporting people with ID/A and for advocating so well! aging.senate.gov/hearings/the-l…
Thanks to Nicholas Smith, a Philadelphian who has worked as a long-term care worker for more than 25 years, for sharing his story at today's Aging Committee hearing. We need to make sure that essential caregivers like him have the support they need to make caregiving a career.
Truly an honor to work on behalf of so many frontline supervisors serving ppl/w disabilities in Illinois. Thank you @NADSPINC for your partnership in this endeavor and wisdom you impart! Great group in Champaign today!
Special thanks to all the speakers today and to @RepDanMiller & Rep Rob Mercuri for being there in-person! Now let's keep the conversation rolling & turn it into action in the PA Capitol. #EqualPayforEqualWork #FixTheDSPCrisis @NADSPINC @ruth_siegfried @EmmausCommPgh @Achieva
Congratulations to Masha Salter for earning her DSP-I certification through @NADSPINC 🎉 We are so lucky to have you on our team, Masha! Keep doing great things!
CONGRATS, ROBERT!!
Congrats to NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month, Robert Noerr of @InVisionHS.We are recognizing Robert this December for his excellent ‘Self Advocate Ally’ E-Badge submission. Read about Robert here: nadsp.org/nadsp-ebadge-e…
Congratulations to DSP Merari Lopez on earning her DSP-III certificate from the @NADSPINC Career Development program! She is our 4th ever DSP to reach level three and we are so proud of her!
@NADSPINC answers questions they received from DSPs about the COVID-19 vaccine. If you are a DSP on the fence, this video may answer your questions. #ThisIsOurShot youtu.be/vYj6HQgqzNE
Please join us in congratulating ✨ Heather Brannock ✨ on earning her DSP-3 certification through @NADSPINC 🎉 She shares, "This journey has taught me how to be a better person, support professional, and worker. I did it!" Yes you did, and we are SO proud of you!
ADDP Workforce Summit speakers include: @monicaoss Monica Oss, OpenMinds CEO; Joseph Macbeth, @NADSPINC National Alliance for DSPs; Dustin Wright, Founder/CEO of @DisCocoonTech Disability Cocoon; and @SecMartyWalsh Marty Walsh, the U.S. Secretary of Labor. addp.org/event/workforc…
Huge congratulations to Zachary Freet on earning his DSP-1 certification through @NADSPINC! 🙌 He shares, "I enjoyed all the great trainings I've participated in. I have learned a lot in the first year and look forward to learning even more in year two."
We appreciate @GovernorTomWolf for officially declaring that September 12-18, 2021 be dedicated to DSP Recognition Week! With Labor Day coming up, we think it's important for people to know about the work DSPs do on a daily basis, 365 days a year. #DSPRW2021 #DSPWeek @PARdotnet
@NADSPINC has released an important statement on vaccine hesitancy, as well as a FAQ for individuals with disabilities to help them make informed decisions about COVID-19 vaccination and prevention. nadsp.org/nadsp-statemen… You can download these, as well: nadsp.org/wp-content/upl…
We'd like to give a huge shout out to DSP-III graduate Todd Biagini!!! In just EIGHT MONTHS, Todd has completed 100 badges and over 150 hours of additional education to support the quality, values, and knowledge of a direct support professional. @NADSPINC @ruth_siegfried
Join ACL & @CMSGov on July 1 for a webinar on #COVIDvaccine hesitancy among direct service workers. Experts will discuss workforce demographics, barriers to vaccination, & strategies to increase vaccine confidence/uptake. Register: ow.ly/Vbv050Fe9Pa
Findings in a new report from the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration & @NADSPINC state that the majority of DSPs said that since the pandemic started they have worked at least as much or more than they did previously. #GOTVaccine disabilityscoop.com/2021/05/04/pan…
ACL has announced winners of the #BlazingNewTrails for Community-Based Direct Support Professionals Prize Challenge. Check out proposed innovative solutions to increase stability, size, & capability of the #DSP workforce: acl.gov/DSPchallenge #disabilities
The Institute on Community Integration and @NADSPINC surveyed 9,000 direct support staff across the US who work with people with IDD about the impact of COVID-19 on the direct support workforce. Read the reports to learn more! bit.ly/3tjvti9
Worth re-sharing! A year ago Peter Leidy created this song to honor DSPs during #COVID19 - as part of @NADSPINC's Words of Encouragement campaign: ow.ly/t6m850E3gY1
We’re on the red carpet! #Oscars