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Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series: "Exploring the NADSP Revised 2026 Code Of Ethics"

Date & Time

Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Category

Disability Awareness Month at Rutgers

Information

This event is sponsored by The Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development and Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

The Fall 2026 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series will be held via Zoom. Attendance is free of charge and open to people who live or work in New Jersey.

The NADSP Code of Ethics serves as a practical guide for direct support professionals as they navigate complex decisions, honor the preferences and rights of the people they support, and strengthen professional practice. Participants will be introduced to the 2026 revised Code of Ethics and will be invited to consider how its principles connect to real-world direct support scenarios. The session will also preview key themes and learning activities from the full NADSP Code of Ethics Curriculum, giving participants a meaningful introduction to deeper ethical reflection, discussion, and application.

Presented by:

Joseph M. Macbeth, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

Albany, NY

John Raffaele, MSW, Director of Educational Services, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

Albany, NY

Accessibility features:

  • Captioning provided

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please call (732)235-9310 or email robyn.carroll@rutgers.edu in advance of your participation.