The Law
The federal law to protect the privacy of individual's healthcare information
What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)?
This annual event celebrates the hard work and dedication of DSPs across the country
What is Direct Support Professional Recognition Week?
This type of support enables individuals with disabilities to live independently while receiving assistance tailored to their needs
What is Independent Supported Living?
This momentous U.S. law, passed in 1990, prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life.
What is Americans with Disabilities Act?
This federal program provides funding for services that enable individuals with disabilities to receive support from DSPs in their homes
What is Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers?
A major goal of ISL programs is to empower individuals to make their own choices, following this fundamental principle of disability rights
What is Self-determination?
This law ensured that children with disabilities had access to free and appropriate public education.
What is Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?
DSPs must be proficient in this type of communication, ensuring they understand and respect the individual needs of those they support
What is Person-Centered?
People receiving services typically work with these professionals to create follow individualized support plans
This 1973 legislation was the first federal civil rights law protecting people with disabilities, especially in employment and federally funded programs.
What is the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
DSP training includes learning techniques to help individuals manage stress and emotions, often referred to this type of intervention
What is Positive Behavior Support?
This framework, developed by UMKC, empowers individuals and families to shape their futures by considering their goals, life experiences, and supports across life stages
What is Charting the LifeCourse?
This document, often required by employers, helps employees with disabilities request necessary adjustments under the Americans with Disabilities Act
What is a reasonable accommodations request form?
This ethical responsibility requires DSPs to report concerns about abuse, neglect, or exploitation of individuals they support
What is being a mandated reporter?
This tool within Charting the LifeCourse helps individuals identify different sources of support, including personal strengths, relationships, technology, and formal services.
What is the Support Star?