Miscellaneous
Publication prices current through December 30, 2009
Topics
- Direct Support Professional Training
- Transition and Career Preparation
- Volunteer/Service Opportunities
Direct Support Professional Training
NADSP Moving Mountains Commitment Poster
A poster describing a set of workforce principles developed by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) to encourage organizations and individuals to adopt policies and practices that result in a competent, committed direct support workforce. Poster is 16” x 20”, metallic green and black. Produced by NADSP in collaboration with the Institute’s Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2003) • Cost: $10.00
Code of Ethics Materials for Direct Support Professionals
A series of materials on the Code of Ethics for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). The Code is intended to serve as a straightforward and relevant guide for DSPs as they resolve the ethical dilemmas they face every day, and encourage them to achieve the highest ideals of the profession. Brochure provides the entire text of the Code; poster and wallet card provide a quick-reference version. Produced by the National Association of Direct Support Professionals and the Institute's Research and Training Center on Community Living. (2001) • Cost:
- Wallet Cards: 25 cards $8.25, 100 cards $28
- Brochures: 25 brochures $15.25, 100 brochures $45
- Posters (18" x 24"): $10.50 each
Transition and Career Preparaton
P.R.O. filer – Personal Portfolio and Filing System
A tool to help students organize important documents such as education records,
assessment results, financial statements, medical documents, birth certificates, employment applications and references, and information on community services. The kit contains 11 file dividers and a how-to manual; students provide their own storage case (fits standard file cases). Divider headings are Education, Vocational/Work, Medical, Support Services, Financial, Transportation, Residence, Recreation/Leisure, Accomplishments, Personal, and Other. (2000) • Cost: $10.00
Volunteer/Service Opportunities
Service Changes Lives Posters and Postcards
A series of postcards and posters that share positive messages about individuals with disabilities in volunteer/service opportunities. Intended for use as marketing and recruitment materials by organizations and agencies seeking to support and increase inclusion of individuals with disabilities in a variety of volunteer/service opportunities. The posters and postcards are only available online for downloading and customizing; organizations desiring to use them must register with the Minnesota Service Inclusion Project and agree to the terms of use. Directions for registration and downloading are on the Web site. (2004) • Cost: Free, available only on the Web