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.
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Adult Day Services Training Program: 35-Hour CareCore+ Aligned Certification for Professional Development
Revolutionary Adult Day Services Training Program Launches: 35 Hours of Specialized Professional Development Now Available The Adult Day Services industry has reached a
· 9 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
How to Build Trust with New Clients: A Direct Support Professional's Guide
Starting a new support relationship can feel uncertain for everyone involved.
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Next Step Healthcare Pays $4M in Worcester: Staffing Training Failures Exposed
When Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced a $4 million settlement against Next Step Healthcare in June 2024
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Adult Day Center Dementia Training: Meeting 2025 State Requirements
The future belongs to adult day centers that recognize dementia care training as a strategic imperative rather than a regulatory burden.
· 26 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.
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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
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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
Pennsylvania DSP Certification: Complete 2025 Guide to Everyday Lives, ODP Training, and the 65-Hour Journey
Pennsylvania has pioneered some of the most values-driven approaches to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in the nation
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