Welcome to CDS
Educating a workforce of Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with disabilities is what we do – “Building Careers, Supporting Lives.” Our curriculum, values and mission are based on the premise that all people should live life to its fullest in community-based settings.
"The College of Direct Support is creating not only a common knowledge base among all Direct Support Professionals, but also a common culture. With all DSPs, support coordinators and supervisors exposed to the same set of values and approaches, we are building a solid foundation for respectful and positive relationships and high quality supports and services."
Nancy Thaler
Executive Director
National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services
