Dementia 101: Understanding Dementia, Communication, and Care
More than seven million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease today, and that number is expected to approach fourteen million by 2050.
· 6 min
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DSP of the Month: Rala Raheem, I Think I'll Stay
Rala Raheem didn't set out to become a Direct Support Professional.
· 5 min
Inclusion in Action: Training & eTracking Solutions Now Offers Courses in 6 Languages
New Feature: Localization across 100+ trainings (including all core DSP and ADS courses) is now live in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Korean.
· 6 min
Self-Awareness for Direct Support Professionals
Direct support professionals navigate some of the most emotionally complex work in the human services field.
· 9 min
Alaska DSP Certification: Complete 2026 Guide
Alaska's approach to direct support professional training is unlike most other states
· 10 min
How Technology Is Changing Daily Life for People with Developmental Disabilities
A young man with Down syndrome uses a voice command to turn off his bedroom lights before bed.
· 6 min
Understanding Dual Diagnosis: How DSPs Can Better Support Individuals with IDD and Mental Health Conditions
When a person with an intellectual or developmental disability starts withdrawing from activities they once enjoyed
· 6 min
As People With Disabilities Live Longer Care Systems Must Adapt
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are living longer than ever before.
· 1 min
From Compliance to Competence: How Modern Training Programs Build Confident, Capable Direct Care Professionals
Training programs in direct care settings face a fundamental choice: approach education as a compliance requirement to check off boxes
· 9 min
From Doubt to Dedication: How Yadira Melo Found Her Calling as a Direct Support Professional
When Yadira Melo's sister first suggested she try working as a Direct Support Professional, Yadira hesitated.
· 8 min
2026 Direct Care Workforce Outlook: How Training Trends Are Shaping the Future of Long-Term Care
As we enter 2026, direct care professionals stand at the center of unprecedented transformation in long-term care.
· 8 min
Building Stronger Teams Through Cross-Training: How Multi-Skilled Staff Create Flexible, Resilient Care Organizations
Cross-training transforms care organizations by developing versatile team members who can step confidently into multiple roles.
· 7 min