National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals - NADSP

06/19/2026

Juneteenth has always been more than a holiday. The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people. Learn more and join in the celebration with Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/moments/juneteenth

06/18/2026

In this live webinar, the NADSP will provide an overview of recent state certification pilot programs. Join us July 15th.

Register here: https://nadsp.org/webinar-eba-statewide-certifcation-insights/

06/15/2026

Do you Know the Code? Join us Thursday, June 18th to learn more about

Join us for an important conversation as we introduce the revised NADSP Code of Ethics. In this webinar, we’ll discuss why the revisions matter and look at how they strengthen ethical, person-centered practices across our field.

Register here: https://nadsp.org/webinar-nadsp-code-of-ethics-revised-intro/

06/10/2026

When the federal government threatens funding and forces states into rushed compliance actions, the people most likely to be harmed are not the powerful.

NADSP supports accountability, program integrity, and responsible use of public funds. But we reject the idea that fraud prevention should be used as a blunt instrument that punishes people with disabilities and the workforce that supports them.

Read our latest policy update from NADSP President & CEO , Joseph Macbeth: https://nadsp.org/policy-update-6-10-2026-2/

06/09/2026

It's here! We are proud to share the Revised Code of Ethics. We've got a lot planned with this release. Learn more about the changes here:

Learn about the revised NADSP Code of Ethics, released in June 2026.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Join us here tomorrow at 10:30 AM ET for a special announcement with NADSP President & CEO, Joseph Macbeth.

06/06/2026

A massive thank you and round of applause for our E-Badge Academy team! 🎉 The entire team of staff and contractors completed over 20,000 reviews in May 2026. 🎉

06/05/2026

NADSP's Kathy Brown along with the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Commissioner, Willow Baer, had the honor to attend a unique graduation/celebration at AHRC Nassau, recognizing 12 amazing high school seniors. Congratulations to the students of Bellmore-Merrick CHSD who graduated the DSP Pathways program through AHRC Nassau! A photo from the event is below.

Through the DSP Pathways program, the high school students gained important skills and real-world experience for rewarding careers supporting people with developmental disabilities. Kathy shared, “These fantastic students completed the course, interned on the job, and earned their NADSP DSP I certifications. The NADSP is proud to have participated in this collaboration and is looking forward to future opportunities for high school students.”