NADSP Code of Ethics

Having a Home

Being Active & Productive in the Community

Goal #6 Competency UGoal #7 Competency V

Supporting People to Live in the Home of Their Choice

Supporting Active Participation in the Community

2 Assists people to become as self-sufficient as possible with transportation needs

2 Refers for travel training when necessary

2 Promote and support community connections

2 Assists with civic duties, such as voting in an unbiased way

30 | 31 | | 31

Building & Maint doc.indd 30-317/24/2018 9:55:12 AM

Being Active & Productive in the Community

Goal #7 Competency W

Supporting Employment, Educational and Career Goal Attainment

NADSP Code of Ethics for Direct Support Professionals

The Code of Ethics developed through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) guides DSPs through the ethical dilemmas they face daily and encourages the highest professional ideals. Direct support staff, agency leaders, policymakers, and people receiving services are urged to read the code and to consider ways that these ethical statements can be incorporated into daily practice. This code is not the handbook of the profession, but rather a roadmap to assist in staying the course of securing freedom, justice, and equality for all.

2 Supports career and employment interests and goals of the person

2 Supports educational interests and goals of the person

2 Follows the ISP for job skill development

2 Can describe to the person the workplace expectations for productivity and conduct

32 | | 33

Building & Maint doc.indd 32-337/24/2018 9:55:14 AM