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Our mission is to build a network of highly skilled direct support professionals by offering educational opportunities and workforce development resources, ensuring that all individuals receive the support they need to live their best lives.
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Educational Opportunities
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Frustrated with outcomes?
Seeking additional training for direct support staff in your organization? Contact us to learn how we can help build a competent workforce.
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Person Centered Plan Facilitation
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Person Centered Plan Facilitation
Looking for expert guidance in Person-Centered Planning? We have a trained facilitator ready to lead you through the PATH/ MAPS or CtLC planning process! Whether it's for you or someone you know, reach out today and let's start creating a personalized plan for a brighter future!
NADSP CODE OF ETHICS
Person-Centered Supports
Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being.
Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being.
As a DSP, my first allegiance is to the person I support; all other activities and functions I perform flow from this allegiance.
Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being.
Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being.
Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being.
As a DSP, I am responsible for supporting the emotional, physical, and personal well-being of the individuals receiving support. I will encourage growth and recognize the autonomy of the individuals receiving support while being attentive and energetic in reducing their risk of harm.
Integrity and Responsibility
Promoting Physical and Emotional Well-Being.
Integrity and Responsibility
As a DSP, I will support the mission and vitality of my profession to assist people in leading self-directed lives and to foster a spirit of partnership with the people I support, other professionals, and the community.
Confidentiality.
Integrity and Responsibility
As a DSP, I will safeguard and respect the confidentiality and privacy of the people I support.
Justice, Fairness and Equity.
As a DSP, I will promote and practice justice, fairness, and equity for the people I support and the community as a whole. I will affirm the human rights, civil rights and responsibilities of the people I support.
Respect
As a DSP, I will respect the human dignity and uniqueness of the people I support. I will recognize each person I support as valuable and help others understand their value.
Relationships
Self-Determination
Self-Determination
As a DSP, I will assist the people I support to develop and maintain relationships.
Self-Determination
Self-Determination
Self-Determination
As a DSP, I will assist the people I support to direct the course of their own lives.
Advocacy
Self-Determination
Advocacy
As a DSP, I will advocate with the people I support for justice, inclusion, and full community participation.
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$25.00
- As a member, you'll join an exclusive community of direct support professionals committed to excellence.
- You'll gain access to valuable online learning opportunities from NADSP
- Receive free resources from your state chapter to support your growth and development.