Member Benefits
- Be a part of a growing national movement to elevate the status of DSPs.
- Learn about national and international successful practices, such as certificate programs, apprenticeships, credit-bearing coursework, and ways to improve agency cultures.
- Help educate policymakers and legislators about the importance of high quality human services.
- Learn about and gain access to public forums and conferences focusing on DSP issues.
- Learn how to develop and enhance DSP regional affiliations.
- Develop leadership skills in the field of direct support.
NADSP Membership
Membership Categories
- DSP Membership $20
- DSP
- DSP (member of NADSP state chapter)
- Frontline Supervisor
- Associate Membership $20
- Self-Advocate
- Family Member
- Other Professional Membership $20
- For professionals working in community human services, such as social workers, administrators, and healthcare professionals
Includes
- Subscription to Frontline Initiative
- Code of Ethics card
- NADSP membership card
- Affiliate Membership $200
- For individuals, providers, and NADSP state chapters who wish to demonstrate a commitment to support the efforts of DSPs
- Certificate of membership
- Two subscriptions to Frontline Initiative
- Supporting Organization Membership $500
- For agencies and organizations dedicated to advancing the interests of DSPs and the people they support at a national level
- Certificate of membership
- Four subscriptions to Frontline Initiative
- Listing as an NADSP Supporting Organization in Frontline Initiative