Publications
Books, tools, announcements, and digital resources from DSPlife™ — built for DD waiver providers, families, and direct support professionals.
The Quiet Cybersecurity Problem in DD Waiver Software
A developer's take on what most EHRs settle for, and what the next generation should look like
Virginia's Care Workforce Crisis Is Not a Staffing Problem. It's a Math Problem.
Personal care providers and service operators facing systemic challenges
People Who Grow Too Fast Will Ultimately Crash
Bad business people rarely look like villains. They do not wear masks...
Agile Development: Building Software That Can Actually Keep Up With Reality
Software fails when circumstances shift faster than planning accounts for
I Didn't Need RESEA. I Needed Virginia to Stop Wasting My Time.
It's not real reemployment support. It's mandatory compliance, and Virginians are tired of it.
Why We Built CareHub (and Why It Matters for Residential Providers)
Documentation and EHR platform designed for residential care operations
HB243 and Virginia's "Corporate Welfare Tax": a new way to bill employers for poverty
Virginia's Community Living Waiver Isn't Just About Eligibility. It's About Scarcity.
Understanding a frequently misunderstood aspect of the developmental disability system
The Waitlist Isn't a Line. It's a Service Gap.
What it feels like to build a licensed provider service in Virginia while you're told to wait 'a year or more.'
Autism vs. ADHD: The Overlap, the Differences, and Why It Matters
Personal perspective on neurodevelopmental differences in a blended family context
Navigating Friendships: A Playbook For Young Men With Autism
Practical guidance for young men on the autism spectrum to build and maintain meaningful friendships.
Person-Centered Support: A Practical Guide for DSPs Empowering Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Essential training resource for Direct Support Professionals on delivering person-centered care.
Professional forms, compliance tools, training guides, and documentation templates for DSPs, DD waiver providers, and human services professionals. Fillable PDFs ready for immediate use.
Designed for DD waiver providers nationwide — works for group homes, community engagement, day support, sponsored residential, and supported living programs across all U.S. states.