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By earning Respecting Confidentiality, you will demonstrate the following:

6E. Respects the individual and his or her family's right to privacy, respect, and dignity.

This badge is part of the Professionalism and Ethics CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Facilitation of Services.



By earning Advocate With, you will demonstrate the following:

7A. Helps the individual set goals, make informed choices, and follow-through on responsibilities.

This badge is part of the Empowerment and Advocacy CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Advocacy.

By earning Informed Advocate, you will demonstrate the following:

7E. Tells the individual and his or her family their rights and how they are protected.

This badge is part of the Empowerment and Advocacy CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Advocacy.


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By earning Self-Advocate Ally, you will demonstrate the following:

7B.  Supports the individual to advocate for him or herself by encouraging the individual to speak for his or her self.

This badge is part of the Empowerment and Advocacy CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Participant Empowerment.



By earning Ensuring Access, you will demonstrate the following: 

7D.  Assists the individual get past barriers to get needed services. 

This badge is part of the Empowerment and Advocacy CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Advocacy.



By earning Supporting Wellbeing, you will demonstrate the following:

8A. Supports the spiritual, emotional, and social well-being of the individual.

This badge is part of the Health and Wellness CMS Core Competency.  It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Community Living Skills and Supports.

By earning Personal Care, you will demonstrate the following:

8.D. Assists the individual to use infection control procedures and prevent illness

This badge is part of the Health and Wellness CMS Core Competency. It is also aligned with NADSP’s Community Living Skills and Supports competency.

By earning Medication Administration, you will demonstrate the following:

8B. Gives medications or assists the individual to take medication while following all laws and safety rules.

This badge is part of the Health and Wellness CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Supporting Health and Wellness.

By earning Ongoing Health Support, you will demonstrate the following:

8C. Assists the individual to learn disease prevention and maintain good health.

This badge is part of the Health and Wellness CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Supporting Health and Wellness.


By earning Meal Prep, you will demonstrate the following:

9C. Assists the individual to learn about meal planning and shopping, and safe food preparation.

This badge is part of the Community Living Skills and Supports CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Community Living Skills and Supports.

By earning Household Management, you will demonstrate the following:

9B. Teaches and assists the individual with household tasks such as laundry and cleaning.

This badge is part of the Community Living Skills and Supports CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Community Living Skills and Supports.

By earning Building On Strengths, you will demonstrate the following: 

9D.  Provides person centered support and helps the individual to build on his or her strengths in life activities.

This badge is part of the Community Living Skills and Supports CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Community Living Skills and Supports.


By earning Community Networking, you will demonstrate the following:

10A. Encourages and assists individuals in connecting with others and developing social and valued social and/or work roles based on his or her choices.

This badge is part of the Community Inclusion and Networking CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Community and Service Networking.

By earning Friendships, you will demonstrate the following:

10B. Supports the individual to connect with friends and to live and be included in the community of his or her choice.

This badge is part of the Community Inclusion and Networking CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships.

By earning Planning Activities, you will demonstrate the following:

10A. Encourages and assists individuals in connecting with others and developing social and valued social and/or work roles based on his or her choices

This badge is part of the Community Inclusion and Networking CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships.

By earning Cultural Reflection, you will demonstrate the following:

11C. Recognizes own biases and doesn’t let them interfere in work relationships.

This badge is part of the Cultural Competency CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Provide Person-Centered Supports.

By earning Cultural Support, you will demonstrate the following:

11A. Provides or accesses services that fit with the individuals’ culture or preferences.

This badge is part of the Cultural Competency CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Provide Person-Centered Supports.

By earning Cultural Connections, you will demonstrate the following:

11E. Assists the individual to find social, learning and recreational opportunities valued in his or her culture.

This badge is part of the Cultural Competency CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Provide Person-Centered Supports.

By earning Technology Proficiency, you will demonstrate the following:

12C. Learns and stays current with technology used for documentation, communication and other work activities.

This badge is part of the Education, Training and Self-Development CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Education, Training and Self-Development.

By earning Professional Development, you will demonstrate the following:

12A. Completes training and continues to develop skills and seek certification.

This badge is part of the Education, Training and Self-Development CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Education, Training and Self-Development.


By earning Researcher, you will demonstrate the following:

12B. Seeks feedback from many sources and uses to improve work performance and skills.

This badge is part of the Education, Training and Self-Development CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency Area of Education, Training and Self-Development.

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By earning NADSP Annual Conference 2019, you will demonstrate the following:

12A. Completes training and continues to develop skills and seek certification.

This badge is associated with the Education, Training and Self-Development CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Education, Training and Self-Development.

By earning NADSP Annual Conference 2023, you will demonstrate the following:

12A. Completes training and continues to develop skills and seek certification.

This badge is associated with the Education, Training and Self-Development CMS Core Competency. It also aligns with the NADSP Competency of Education, Training and Self-Development.

This badge is issued for attendance at NADSP's Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 8th and 9th, 2023. 

By earning the Recruiting DSPs badge, you will demonstrate the following:

6.A. Use best practices in recruitment activities to maximize the chances of finding DSPs who are likely to be a good match to the position and participant.

This badge is part of the Staff Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring National Frontline Supervisor Competency.


By earning the Hiring DSPs badge, you will demonstrate the following:

6.B. Effectively screen applicants before an interview, and conduct an interview using structured behavioral questions and other assessments based on identified competencies.

This badge is part of the Staff Recruitment, Selection and Hiring National Frontline Supervisor Competency.



By earning the DSP Orientation badge, you will demonstrate the following:

7.A. Provide on-boarding to new staff using a variety of orientation strategies, including the use of mentors and peer-to-peer feedback, and coordinate and document staff participation in orientation, training, and self-directed learning and professional development activities.

This badge is part of the Staff Supervision, Training, and Development National Frontline Supervisor Competency.


By earning the DSP Development badge, you will demonstrate the following:

7.B. Promote the ongoing competency-based training and development of DSPs by effectively supporting DSPs in creating and updating professional development plans, and sharing resources related to best practices, emerging trends, and evidence-based practices.

This badge is part of the Staff Supervision, Training, and Development National Frontline Supervisor Competency.

By earning the Conflict Management badge, you will demonstrate the following:

10.A. Employ effective leadership strategies for problem-solving, decision-making and conflict management.

This badge is part of the Leadership, Professionalism and Self-Development National Frontline Supervisor Competency.

By earning the Compliance badge, you will demonstrate the following:

8.F. Be knowledgeable about, and ensure compliance with, all Federal and state rules, regulations, and policies specific to each work setting.

This badge is part of the Service Management and Quality Assurance National Frontline Supervisor Competency.

By earning the Policy-Writer badge, you will demonstrate the following:

8.M. Write, review, and update organization policies and procedures in response to licensing reviews, changes in rules and regulations, and participant needs.

This badge is part of the Service Management and Quality Assurance National Frontline Supervisor Competency.

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