Part of OADSP's mission and vision is to "educate, elevate, and empower" DSPs - and it's easier to do that when we start early! Enjoy this short introduction to DSP-U,... more

Emily Block, a Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR), helps re-examine your approach to liquid intake, highlighting the important partnership between... more

Emily Block, a Registered Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, personal trainer, and Wellness Innovator certified in Ki-Hara, helps Direct Support Professionals consider... more

Lara Palay, an independently licensed social worker, supervisor, and psychotherapist with 30 years’ experience working with adolescents, adults, and families provides... more

Nancy Jane Smith, a Licensed Professional Counselor, speaker, and trainer, provides human services providers with the tools to identify and address anxiety in their life... more

Christiana was working in fast food when she found her calling to become a Direct Support Professional (DSP). A year later and she has already been promoted and is... more

DSP Supervisor Joshua Peterson from RHDD talks about why he is so passionate about his career as a Direct Support Professional

Stacy Stottsberry from RHDD talks about the unexpected benefits of becoming a Direct Support Professional for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Jasmine Henderson tells why being a Direct Support Professional is the career she chooses.

After being tragically widowed at age 40, Laura Markum sought a new career as a DSP and found a whole new lease on life.