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"Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs:
The future can be better than the present and I have the power to make it so."
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OADSP Eflash Newsletter - Dec 2015
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Written for and by Direct Support Professionals
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Season's Greetings and welcome to the last edition of the 2015 OADSP E-Flash Newsletter! We hope you have found the information and
topics discussed throughout the year beneficial to you and your organization.
I would like to take just a moment to reflect on some of the changes that OADSP and the field in general are experiencing. We are at
a crucial point in our field when many founders of organizations are retiring, and OADSP is no different. During 2015, OADSP said goodbye to our founding executive director, Amy Gerowitz, and our founding board president, Tony Thomas. Amy, Tony, and countless
others have dedicated their lives to improving the systems in place for people with disabilities and those that support them. As new leadership emerges in many organizations, it is important to realize that our founders did not intend for us to be satisfied
with the status quo, but rather come in with energy and enthusiasm to build upon the foundations that they have laid.
For OADSP, 2016 will bring with it many new initiatives intended to strengthen the support that we provide to YOU. These new initiatives
include specific resource pages on our website for DSPs, Supervisors, and Administrators; the new Frontline Supervisor Credential, development of a Supervisor Council, the addition of a supervisor track to our annual Summit, and leadership development training.
What is on you agenda for 2016? No matter how daunting your 'to-do' list is, I encourage you to see each challenge as an opportunity to include others and improve services, whether it be for the people you support or the people you employ.
In closing, I would like to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to each and every Direct Support Professional and Frontline Supervisor for the hard work you do. May you find some time this holiday season to reflect on the impact that you have every day, and take
pride in knowing that YOU make a difference.
Sincerely,
OADSP Executive Director
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Jessi's Column
This is the first year in my house that I have my own tree. It's white with glitter, with mostly my pet's and childhood (angel) ornaments.
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DSP Profile
When Bill Baptista was chosen by his agency to attend the 2015 DSP Summit, he had no idea that his career as a DSP would be taken to a new level.
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Everyday Hero!
Thoughts from our editor Donna, as we head into a New Year.
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Robert Lash - Maureen Corcoran Award 2015
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Maureen Corcoran Award is awarded at the OPRA Fall Conference Annual Awards Luncheon. OPRA and OADSP partner to select one DSPATHS credentialed employee to receive the Maureen Corcoran Award.
The Maureen Corcoran award recognizes an outstanding DSPATHS credentialed Direct Support Professional who demonstrates the competencies of the Community Support Skill Standards, upholds the NADSP Code of Ethics through their daily interactions with people with
disabilities, and exhibits exemplary professionalism in all aspects of the job. The recognition is named for Maureen Corcoran, former President of OPRA, who was instrumental in developing the DSPATHS program and the direct support profession.
Click
here to read Rob's Nomination!
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Building Your Team Toolbox
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 This
brings us to the end of the series of Team Building Activities. Our goal was to bring you a series of tried and tested, fun activities that you could use in the work place to inspire and energize your team. If you missed any you can download the entire series
and more below.
Team
Building Activities Handout
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Building Your Team Toolbox - Tools 9 & 10
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A Scavenger Hunt is a fun and effective team building activity. Given a time frame, a mission, tools, clues, and a playing
field, your team will communicate, strategize, and bond.
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Behind Your Back
A neat way for each team member to receive lots of positive feedback from their peers.
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Article Submission and Funding
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This E-flash is intended to be widely distributed; you do not need permission to forward. You do need permission to publish in a newsletter or magazine.
Send us your articles, essays, paragraphs, sentences, poems, audio/videos, and other writings. Topics should benefit Direct Support Professionals and the work they do to support others. For Submissions and Inquiries: email
ksacay@oadsp.com
Funding
The OADSP E-flash Newsletter is funded by the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council. We thank the Ohio DD Council for their generous support.
Sincerely,
The OADSP Editors
Katrina and Donna
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