Do Your DSPs Have the Skills and Motivation They Need? Give your Direct Support Professionals the tools they need to provide the best quality of support to people with disabilities. Learn More
11 Steps to Implementing a DSP Peer Mentoring Program A peer mentorship program for your DSPs is a great way to increase employee engagement and retention. Get started on a DSP peer mentoring program with these steps. Learn More
Behind the Poor Pay and High Turnover Rates of Direct Support Professionals While many DSPs find their jobs rewarding, they face a variety of challenges, including high turnover, low wages, and limited access to training. Learn More
5 Fun Ways to Reconnect With Your Staff During National DSP Recognition Week National DSP Recognition Week is around the corner. Know what it means. Show recognition where it’s due, and start planning your events now. Learn More
Recognizing Your DSPs During COVID-19 As part of DSP Recognition Week we join IDD providers across the nation in taking the time to highlight the dedication of this critical workforce. Learn More
Supervision in IDD: Using Checklists To Evaluate DSPs Creating checklists and sharing them with staff can lead to better supervision, better job performance and better employee morale. Learn More
Supervision in IDD: Monitoring DSP Job Performance It doesn’t matter what level you are at professionally or how good you are at your job. Being monitored by your supervisor is stressful. Learn More
The 2021 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Survey Report Learn how direct support professionals like to receive recognition, what makes a good supervisor, and more in our DSP Survey Report. Learn More
Autonomy, Connection, and Healing Vicarious Trauma in Direct Support While IDD organizations don’t have the power to prevent all stress or trauma, they do have the ability to address vicarious trauma in direct support by helping their staff build resilience. Learn More
Autism Acceptance Month: Advocates’ Voices on Awareness Many autistic advocates have made the shift to recognize April as Autism Acceptance Month. Meet three young people who give their thoughts on autism awareness, acceptance, and advocacy. Learn More