OADSP

The OADSP Council Meetings
2024-08-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-04-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | Online
The OADSP Council is made up of leading professionals that help keep OADSP’s Board of Directors and the OADSP team informed about the frontline experience. They act in supportive and representative roles for their fellow DSPs and Supervisors.

The OADSP Council meets monthly – either in person or virtually – to discuss issues affecting DSPs and Frontline Supervisors, respectively. The Council members formulate and offer recommendations to OADSP related to the execution of our mission, including improving service delivery and job satisfaction. Council members play a significant part in planning OADSP’s annual Summit and DSP Recognition Event, and in other regular programming. Each member serves a term of two (2) years.

Annual Leadership Float
2024-08-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Mohican Adventures Canoe Livery and Fun Center, Ohio 3, Loudonville, OH, 44842, United States
Join us for OADSP’s first annual Leadership Float! Participants will meet at Mohican Adventures Livery in Loudonville, Ohio. Float with your team or mix it up and float with I/DD partners and providers from around the state. (Select your preference during registration.) If you are registering a team to float with, rafts require a minimum of 3 people and have a max capacity of 6 adults. Teams larger than 6 will be split into separate rafts. Arrival time is 9 a.m., with launches beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pack cooler or stop by one of the riverside food stands along the way (cash & card accepted).

Register here!

DSP Days
2024-08-01 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-04 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-06 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-02 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-04 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-07 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-02-01 15:00 - 21:00 | OH
Part of OADSP’s mission is to educate, elevate, and empower DSPs. Part of Scene75’s mission is to entertain them!

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. to 9 p.m.:

Dayton: 6196 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

Cincinnati: 876 SR 28 Milford, OH 45150

Cleveland: 3688 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212

Columbus: 5033 Tuttle Crossing Blvd, Dublin, OH 43016

Chicagoland: 460 S Weber Rd, Romeoville, IL 60446

WHAT DO DSP DAYS INCLUDE?

One FREE $10 Game Play Card, which is good toward any of Scene75’s games and attractions

One FREE Spin Zone, a crazy-fun bumper car experience for anyone 48″/1.25m or taller

One FREE round (9 holes) of Blacklight Mini-Golf — will you dive Under The Sea, or venture into an Immortal Jungle?!?

Exclusive purchasing power! When you arrive, you can also buy the package that includes all of the above for just $14.99 for any of your friends or family! Cards purchased must be used that day.

HOW DO I BECOME A REGISTERED DSP?

Every month you plan to go, fill out the registration form here, at least 2 days before the event.

It’s that easy! When you and your friends and family arrive at Scene75, provide the same info to the folks at the Welcome Desk, and you’re in!

Leadership LAUNCHpad
2024-07-30 08:00 - 2024-08-01 16:00 | Embassy Suites | Columbus, 2700 Corporate Exchange Dr, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
This particular cohort for LAUNCHpad is full. Please check the Upcoming Events calendar for November’s LAUNCHpad; links for registration and the scholarship application will be posted there.

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 (LLP) to help with those strengthening and refining processes. It’s a unique occasion, immersing each participant in a leadership-themed environment shared with like-minded people. Every LLP is its own universe, separate from “the outside world,” so participants are empowered to concentrate on personal development, exercise networking skills, and re-enter the day-to-day with a clearer sense of their leadership identities.

Cancellation Policy

Participants must notify OADSP in writing by 7/10/2024 to receive a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee. This timing provides an opportunity to fill the vacated space. If cancellation is necessary on or after 7/10/2024, no refund will be given, but an organization may substitute a different participant. OADSP cannot give any refund for no-shows. Thank you for respecting the entirety of this cancellation policy.

2024 Jamming for DSPs
2024-07-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Embassy Suites | Dublin, 5100 Upper Metro Pl, Dublin, OH, 43017, United States
Every year, OADSP throws our Direct Support Professional Recognition Event (DSPRE), and Jamming for DSPs is a prior occasion, so leadership from Ohio’s DODD, service and support providers, and County Boards of DD enjoy a glimpse of what the DSPRE has in store for attendees! 2024’s DSPRE – and, thus, this year’s Jamming for DSPs – is at the EMBASSY SUITES in Dublin and a gala evening is planned for guests, including free parking, hors d’oeuvres, drink tickets, and a private band concert and jam session with Session 5 and Mikenley Brown, a top American Idol contestant.

Purchase your Jamming for DSPs tickets here!

DSP & FLS Councils Retreat
2024-06-11 08:00 - 2024-06-13 16:00 | OH
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 informed about the frontline experience. They act in supportive and representative roles for their fellow DSPs and Supervisors. The groups combine for an annual retreat at which they review the Councils’ achievements, collaborate on and develop new Council-led initiatives, and help plan for OADSP’s marquee programs, including the annual DSP Recognition Event and Summit. To be considered for a seat on either Council, fill out the official application here.

OADSP Board Meeting (Q2)
2024-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 | OH
OADSP is governed by a non-profit Board of Directors. Each Board member brings a unique perspective to the table, and all donate their time, talent, and experience to OADSP. Read more about each member here.

Certified Instructor Training (CIT)
2024-05-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Columbus Developmental Center, 1601 W Broad St, Columbus, OH, 43222, United States
Any individual designated or intending to teach OADSP curricula (DSPaths or FLS), must successfully complete OADSP’s Certified Instructor Training (CIT), a free one-day course included in Licensed Entity (LE) and DSP-U agreements with OADSP. This training will also prepare you to be an OADSP Skill Mentor.

If you are a new designee, or just needed a refresher, please click here to register for this session.

Ambassador Forum
2024-05-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 | OH
These virtual Forums bring together OADSP Ambassadors – appointed to their positions by their respective agency directors – to discuss “hot topics,” share resources, and otherwise increase their outreach, opportunities, and impact, for themselves, their colleagues, and the frontline, statewide. Click here for more information about the Ambassador program.

2024 Summit
2024-05-08 10:00 - 15:30 | DWELL Community Conference Center, 1390 Community Park Dr, Columbus, OH, 43229, United States
The 2024 Summit is SOLD OUT – thank you to all who registered!

Every year, OADSP hosts a professional conference for DSPs and Frontline Supervisors – our annual Summit – and this year marks the 10th such event. Additionally, this year, we are pleased to have major support from the Ohio DODD: funding from the Department is providing the first 50 registrations for FREE and the next 125 at HALF-PRICE. The regular registration rate is $50. All registrations include lunch. There are no group discounts.

In addition to our keynote plenary presentations, the Summit offers breakout sessions that address –

how artificial intelligence can benefit the frontline professional

UI/MUI reporting process and updates

investing and budgeting

community belonging

using improv to build skills

– and each of these sessions is offered twice. All sessions are submitted to DODD for CPDUs.

When registering for the Summit, you have the option to purchase the 2024 Summit t-shirt. It’s available in sizes Small to 5X, and priced at $20 each. The deadline to order t-shirts is April 17. T-shirts ordered by that deadline will be available for pick-up at the Summit.

Thank You, 2023-2024 ABC Boosters, for supporting the 2024 Summit!

Major support comes from

Certified Instructor Training (CIT)
2024-04-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Wood Lane – Wood CBDD, 1921 E Gypsy Lane Rd, Bowling Green, OH, 43402, United States

Leadership LAUNCHpad
2024-04-03 08:00 - 2024-04-05 16:00 | Embassy Suites | Columbus, 2700 Corporate Exchange Dr, Columbus, OH, 43231, United States
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 (LLP) to help with those strengthening and refining processes. It’s a unique occasion, immersing each participant in a leadership-themed environment shared with like-minded people. Every LLP is its own universe, separate from “the outside world,” so participants are empowered to concentrate on personal development, exercise networking skills, and re-enter the day-to-day with a clearer sense of their leadership identities.

Cancellation Policy

Participants must notify OADSP in writing by 3/6/2024 to receive a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee. This timing provides an opportunity to fill the vacated space. If cancellation is necessary on or after 3/6/2024, no refund will be given, but an organization may substitute a different participant. OADSP cannot give any refund for no-shows. Thank you for respecting the entirety of this cancellation policy.

Beat the Winter Blues Event
2024-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | OH
FREE & VIRTUAL!

Who doesn’t love a boisterous round or two – or more! – of BINGO to help Beat the Winter Blues? Join the gaming experts from We Thrive Together for an evening of I/DD field-related BINGO clues, fun, and nifty prizes (like gift cards and OADSP swag!). Register today to secure your virtual seat! This event is limited to 100 participants.

Certified Instructor Training (CIT)
2024-03-11 09:00 - 17:00 | OPRA, 1152 Goodale Ave, Columbus, OH, 43212, United States
Any individual designated or intending to teach OADSP curricula (DSPaths or FLS), must successfully complete OADSP’s Certified Instructor Training (CIT), a free one-day course included in Licensed Entity (LE) and DSP-U agreements with OADSP. This training will also prepare you to be an OADSP Skill Mentor. If you are a new designee, or just needed a refresher, please click here to register for this session

OADSP Board Meeting (Q1)
2024-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | OH

DSP & FLS Councils Meeting
2024-03-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
OADSP’s DSP and Frontline Supervisor Councils are prestigious bodies of leading professionals that serve an advisory role to OADSP’s Board of Directors and the OADSP team, and a supportive and representative role for their fellow DSPs.

Each Council meets monthly – either in person or virtually – to discuss issues affecting DSPs and Frontline Supervisors, respectively. Both groups formulate and offer recommendations to OADSP related to the execution of our mission, including improving service delivery and job satisfaction. Council members play a significant part in planning OADSP’s annual Summit and DSP Recognition Event, and in other regular programming. Each member serves a term of two (2) years.

BTWB: Kalahari Escapade
2024-02-25 12:00 - 2024-02-27 20:00 | OH
LOW-COST & IN-PERSON!

Meet OADSP and fellow frontline professionals at Sandusky’s Kalahari Resort and Beat the Winter Blues for 3 days and 2 nights of indoor-water-park fun. For just $299, you get a room for up to six people (standard rooms consist of two queen beds and a pullout sofa) and admission to the water park. Plus, if you’re a DSP or Frontline Supervisor, you’re cordially invited to an exclusive reception at the Marrakesh Market on Sunday evening.

Contact us for room availability status, and for frequently-asked-questions, click here.

BTWB: Self-Care Session
2024-02-07 09:30 - 10:30 | OH
FREE & VIRTUAL!

Exclusively for frontline workers, Grace Revealed offers a self-care session meant to help battle burnout, and to remind you that caring for others begins with caring for yourself. Layla Grace provides shareable techniques and strategies for stress management and prevention.

A recording of the experience/activity will be available on OADSP TV+.
