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We’re hiring caring people! Call 740-362-1996 to apply!

Do you want to help members of your community during these trying times? Become a direct support professional, or DSP, and help people with disabilities live happy and safe lives. Go to https://bit.ly/2RJ280C and search "DSP." #OhioDSP #InThisTogetherOhio ... See more

Sesame Street shares these ways to talk to kids with autism about COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2Kcv5hk

Thank you to RVI for telling our story. We really do need PPE in the event we have folks who get infected with this nasty virus. Our DSPs are the heroes going to work every day with the people they support, doing everything in their power to keep folks safe. They find creative things to do that are fun and entertaining to help pass the time. They’re dedicated to folks and truly love what they do! Help obtaining the PPE so desperately needed would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! ... See more

13abc published a story about the need for PPE in helping those with developmental disabilities. Thanks to our friends at RVI - Riverview Industries, Inc. for providing the DSP perspective!

If you have any you would like to donate, we are also handling donations to distribute! Feel free to send us a message, or give us a call at (419) 898-8264!

https://www.13abc.com/content/news/People-helping-those-with-devlopmental-disabilities-569482791.html?fbclid=IwAR09mih105aIIBzQJVTpPtxflFa0Nt-cp4DELjvACEQZXWbJbj4ed9NcUEs ... See more

As DODD celebrates #AutismAwareness and #AutismAcceptance, all members of the developmental disabilities community are invited to #KnowMoreDoMore. Looking for a place to start? Visit OCALI's Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders page: https://bit.ly/3awuu5M ... See more

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Newest guidance - Stay at Home order from DOH.

Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton has issued a stay-at-home order, which is effective March 23 at 11:59 PM. Learn what that means for Ohio's developmental disabilities system. https://bit.ly/2QCv9e2 ... See more

COME JOIN OUR TEAM, supporting people with developmental disabilities! We work with folks in their homes and communities to help them develop skills designed to encourage independence. We offer competitive wages and an additional $1.00 hr. with DSP Competency Certification (free at https://dodd.ohio.gov). Benefits include health, life dental, vision, PTO, paid training and birthday. Apply now (see link below) or call toll free 877-303-3437 to learn more. ... See more

Best Selling Author and Speaker shares what it's like to have autism.

This Free Caregiver Training will help you:
? Describe the new coronavirus (COVID-19) and discuss where it came from.
? List the signs and symptoms of COVID-19.
? Describe the infection control precautions that should be followed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
? List the steps to take if a client begins to show symptoms of coronavirus. ... See more