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Project

Direct Support Professional Assessment Program (DSPAP)

Center:

GA-Institute on Human Development and Disability, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2024

Contact Information:

Carol Britton Laws
[email protected]
706-542-9401

Project Description:

The goal of the DSPAP is to develop the first replicable, and scalable, nationally accredited standardized exam and assessment process which measures DSP knowledge and skill to improve the quality of supports and community participation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) for the state of Georgia

Keyword(s):

direct support professionals, assessment, training

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Legislators/Policy Makers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State