Direct support professionals (DSPs) are uniquely positioned to actively assess a person with disabilities’ risks for falling and to support them to get assistance and teach them prevention strategies. Falls were the second leading cause of accidental deaths for Ohioans with developmental disabilities in 2020. Read this alert about preventing falls. Read More ›
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Adult Day Support (ADS) and Vocational Habilitation (VH) Payments
In DODD’s newest update, they shared that they will resume using ADS and VH rates that are associated with acuity group assignments effective September 1, 2021. This change will not affect the rates or billing codes for STEP services. Please see detailed DODD guidance below. Read More ›
Workforce Emergency Planning and Notification
An important message from Community Supports and Development Director, Drew Williams regarding emergency staffing: Read More ›
Drowning Prevention
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a powerful role in water safety and drowning prevention. Read this Health and Welfare Alert about drowning prevention. Read More ›
