Our celebration of staff continues! Join us for the second week of thanking staff with more than 20 years of service at Summit DD! Every Friday in November we are showing thanks for the dedication and perseverance of our team members. Check out this week’s featured video below and photo slideshow. Also, in case you missed it, check out the video and photos from week one here. Read More ›
Tag Archives: DSP
A Message From the Superintendent
Many industries across the country and in Ohio have felt the impact of staffing shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic. The disability service industry has certainly felt this impact, as many provider Agencies are struggling to hire and retain Direct Service Professional (DSP) staff. Read the letter from many statewide partners about the impact of this workforce shortage across the state. Read More ›
Welcoming New Staff: September 2021
Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Summit DD team! Be on the lookout for future job openings on our Careers page. Read More ›
Celebrating Direct Support Professionals
DSP Appreciation Week Sept. 12-18: Celebrating Direct Support Professionals
Summit DD works with dozens of community organizations who provide the frontline services that people with disabilities rely on each day to work, live and engage in their communities. These organizations are made up of professionals called Direct Support Professionals, or DSPs.
DSPs know that what they do is more than just a job. They assist people in their homes so that they can live independently. DSPs provide the transportation people with disabilities rely on to get to their jobs, appointments and other community activities. And they also provide the hands-on job training and coaching services that help people find and keep jobs in the community. DSPs are the heroes among us and they deserve our gratitude. Read More ›