From DSP to Supervisor: Career Advancement Through DDA Training in Maryland
A career as a Direct Support Professional doesn't have to be a dead end.
· 8 min
Building a Maryland DDA Training Program That Retains Staff
Direct support professional turnover rates nationally hover around 50%, creating significant challenges for Maryland agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
· 6 min
Common Maryland DDA Training Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Starting your career as a Direct Support Professional in Maryland begins with completing the required DDA training.
· 6 min
Seizure Disorder Training: Professional Development for Direct Support Staff
When you're supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, understanding seizure disorders isn't just about checking a box.
· 6 min
5 Simple Ways to Build Stronger Communication with the People You Support
Effective communication forms the foundation of exceptional support services.
· 7 min
Fatal Five Training for Direct Support Professionals: Essential Safety Training to Save Lives
The Silent Crisis Claiming Lives in Care Facilities In congregate care settings across the United States, five preventable conditions silently claim lives every year.
· 14 min
27 Years of Compassion: Meet Denise Sigmon, DSP of the Month
27 Years of Heart: How One DSP Turned a Career Into a Calling When Denise Sigmon walks into Bay Community Support Services' day center in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
· 10 min
Virginia DSP Certification: Complete 2025 Guide to the 55-Hour Training and DOJ Settlement Revolution
Virginia Direct Support Professionals work at the center of one of the most profound civil rights transformations in modern disability services history.
· 11 min
New Hampshire DSP Certification: Complete 2025 Guide to the 48-Hour Training and Regional Area Agency System
New Hampshire has built a developmental services system unlike any other New England state
· 15 min
Illinois DSP Certification: Complete 2025 Guide to the 120-Hour Training Journey That Changes Lives
Illinois has built one of the most comprehensive Direct Support Professional training systems in the nation, and if you're considering this career path
· 14 min
Rhode Island BHDDH DSP Certification: Complete 2025 Guide to Training and the Consent Decree Revolution
Rhode Island Direct Support Professionals work at the center of one of the most significant civil rights transformations in modern disability services history.
· 13 min
Connecticut DDS DSP Certification: Complete 2025 Guide to Training Requirements and Career Success
Connecticut DDS DSP Certification: Your Complete 2025 Guide to Training and Career Success Connecticut has built a reputation for innovative approaches to supporting
· 13 min