Imagine spending ten years — sometimes twenty — as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional, coordinating supports, leading interdisciplinary teams
· 4 min
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
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are living longer than ever before.
· 1 min
As we enter 2026, direct care professionals stand at the center of unprecedented transformation in long-term care.
· 8 min
Cross-training transforms care organizations by developing versatile team members who can step confidently into multiple roles.
· 7 min
The first three months determine whether a new direct care professional becomes a dedicated team member or another turnover statistic.
· 10 min
Assisted living facilities face a persistent challenge: how to maintain excellent care while managing unpredictable staffing needs and preventing employee burnout.
· 7 min
The first three months as a Direct Support Professional set the foundation for a fulfilling, successful career.
· 7 min
Organizations investing in comprehensive professional development see measurable returns across every metric that matters: staff retention, quality of care
· 4 min
Maryland's developmental disabilities service system faces a workforce challenge that affects everyone involved—individuals receiving services
· 6 min
Managing training compliance across an entire agency presents unique challenges for Maryland developmental disabilities service providers.
· 6 min
Direct support professional turnover rates nationally hover around 50%, creating significant challenges for Maryland agencies serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
· 6 min
