Fueling the workforce that makes inclusion real.

The NADSP Foundation helps direct support professionals and frontline supervisors gain the training, credentials, recognition, and leadership opportunities they deserve.

A stronger direct support workforce means stronger lives, stronger families, and stronger communities.

Foundation Mission

To advance the mission of NADSP by expanding philanthropic support for direct support professional credentialing, ethical practice, leadership development, public education, scholarships, and workforce recognition.

Foundation Vision

A nation where direct support professionals are respected, credentialed, fairly valued, and equipped to partner with people who have disabilities to lead lives of their choosing.

“Direct support is the human infrastructure of community inclusion.”