What is a DSP? Direct support professional. Some other titles you may be more familiar with include nurse, job coach, family care provider, personal assistant, personal care assistant, and ...

What is a Direct Support Professional? According to the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) assist people with intellectual and/or developmental ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) to help address the critical need for more Direct Support ...

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This week, Sept. 13-19, is observed nationally as Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, and for good reason. Direct Support Professionals, or “DSPs” as they’re often called, are the frontline ...

NASHVILLE— Governor Bill Haslam signed a proclamation declaring September 13-19 as Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Recognition Week, in honor of the thousands of people who work to support persons ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Eden II Programs has been awarded a grant in conjunction with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). It’s a one-year award with extensions for the next ...

Johnnie Townsend started his career with The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region as a direct support professional in 2003. He has worked one-on-one with individuals and in group settings during his tenure.