DPS: Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professionals support people with developmental disabilities. DSPs provide services in people's homes, in day programs, or anywhere services are provided.

SSA: Service and Support Administrator

Service and Support Administrators coordinate services for people receiving services through the Department of Developmental Disabilities.

BSP: Behavior Support Plan

A Behavior Support Plan is used to support a person when their team believes a restrictive measure is needed. More

OISP: Ohio Individual Service Plan

 The Ohio Individual Service Plan (OhioISP) is a single assessment and plan used with all people who receive developmental disability services. Before the OISP, each county created ISPs in a format of their choice. The OISP is a uniform plan used across all counties. More

ADS: Adult Day Support

People may choose and attend the Adult Day Support service of their choice. Many options and program types are available. A services and Support Administrator can provide a list of places providing this service.

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