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IDD Leader
For IDD Providers: Tired of the revolving door of staff? Join host Nate Beers as he and other industry leaders share loads of actionable advice on how you can retain and grow your DSP workforce. Just because there's a nationwide DSP workforce crisis doesn't mean that your organization has to churn through staff. Listen to innovative solutions to increase your staff retention and give your organization a competitive advantage so that at the end of the day you provide the best quality care for those you serve.
More effective supervisors. Stronger workforce. Lower turnover.
IDD Leader
Ep. 59 - From the Oval Office to the Pope: How NADSP Is Transforming DSP Work
“Born” in the Oval Office? Yes—NADSP’s origin story is wilder than you think.
In this episode, Joe Macbeth and Dan Hermrick from the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals join Nate to unpack the surprising beginnings of NADSP, the national movement they’ve sparked, and why DSP credentialing is becoming one of the most effective tools for solving turnover and elevating the profession.
We talk about the Pope, policy, real outcomes, and what provider leaders need to know right now to build a more stable, high-quality workforce.
SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Intro
02:43 - The Pope story — and what it reveals about DSP competence
08:27 - Introductions: Joe & Dan and NADSP’s mission
10:32 - “Born in the Oval Office”: The surprising founding story
17:16 - What the e-Badge Academy actually is and how it works
27:41 - What changes when DSPs become credentialed
🔗 Helpful Links
Learn more about the NADSP E-Badge Academy:
https://nadsp.org/services/the-nadsp-e-badge-academy/
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