Episode 8

Episode 8: Nick Smith on DSP Advocating for themselves and Voting

Published on: 29th October, 2024

As DSP we are accustomed to speaking up for the wants and needs of the people we support. Nic shares his story of speaking up for himself and all DSPs on a national stage.

Nicholas Smith has been a Direct Support Professional for over 25 years. He has worked at SPIN, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the past 17 years. He was a contributor in the 2023 issue of Frontline Initiative, DSPs use the NADSP Code of Ethics to Support People.

You can find the issue here:

https://ici.umn.edu/products/-aj88oT2QS6F633fE0LpLQ

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A Closer Look at Frontline Initiative
Explores the most current and relevant issues covered in "Frontline Initiative" magazine
Are you a direct support professional or frontline supervisor who loves to learn more about best practices for supporting people with intellectual disability? In “A Closer Look,” we explore the most current and relevant issues covered in "Frontline Initiative." Produced by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration and the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, "Frontline Initiative" is a bi-annual online magazine by and for the direct support workforce. z.umn.edu/FrontlineInitiative