Professional Development at NADSP Conference
I just got back from St. Louis where I was fortunate enough to attend the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) conference for professional development. There were many great presentations, new connections made, but mostly importantly, validation. Validation for who I am as a DSP, the work I do, and why I do the work I do. I came to the realization that while progress feels slow here in NY, it’s actually a lot more progressive than other states. This was frightening to me. I realize that you can’t “know” better if you don’t learn better, and more importantly, …