OADSP’s DSP and Frontline Supervisor Councils are two separate groups made up of leading professionals that help keep OADSP's Board of Directors and the OADSP team, and a supportive and representative role for their fellow DSPs.Each Council meets quarterly – either in person or virtually – to discuss issues affecting DSPs and Frontline Supervisors, respectively. Both groups formulate […]
Co-facilitated by OADSP and Ohio’s Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), the Frontline Forum is a public discussion among state officials, special guests and speakers, OADSP and DODD staff, and the DSPs and Supervisors who attend. The Forum is a quarterly event, usually taking place virtually and on Wednesdays.Click here if you would like more information and […]
Coinciding with National DSP Recognition Week, OADSP’s 2022 DSP Recognition Event (DSPRE) is a true occasion, offering Direct Support Professionals and Frontline Supervisors the opportunity to gather together and bask in acknowledgement and appreciation – and we can’t wait to see you!The event is FREE and DSPs and FLSs must register. Parking, lunch, entertainment, activities, […]
The ADVANCE Partnership Summit (APS) is an annual happening organized by the ADVANCE Think Tank, a progressive group of leaders within Ohio’s I/DD field eager to take on its most challenging issues and concerns. The APS is sponsored by the industry’s “heavy-hitters,” including Ohio’s Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD), the Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA), the […]
In collaboration with PAR-Ohio and the Ohio Self-Determination Association, OADSP is pleased to present the 2022 SYNERGY Conference. Visit synergyohio.org for more information.
Part of OADSP's mission is to educate, elevate, and empower DSPs. Part of Scene75’s mission is to entertain them!Beginning November 2022, registered DSPs can visit Scene75 on the first Thursday of every month for FREE FUN!WHERE ARE DSP DAYS?Head to your local Scene75 and enjoy rides, games, and attractions with family and friends from 3 p.m. […]
We all know that a leader is not defined by title alone. Leadership is more than a position, and it’s needed at all levels of an organization – to mentor, to innovate, and to keep the organization on track and moving forward. Cultivating leadership strengthens an organization, and refines efficiency, effectiveness, and resilience.OADSP developed Leadership LAUNCHpad […]
