Back to sad sack packs
By Marla Boone
Do supplements work against colds, flu?
Dear Readers,
Celebrating Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week
There is a very special week in September that we at the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities like to celebrate. The week is Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week and was celebrated the 10th – 16th this month.
Flowers: A manly hobby
By David Lindeman
Daffodils with a difference
By Melinda Myers
Wage increase on the horizon for DSPs
After months of working behind the scenes and advocating for the need for higher wages for Direct Support Professionals, Ohio has included an historic rate increase to assist with raising the average wage for that role in the 2024 state budget.
Fashion from the (Wall) Street
By Marla Boone
Transition and heat
By James McGuire
Securing resources for Ohio in defense bill
A few weeks ago in the Senate, we passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with overwhelming bipartisan support – we pass an updated version of this legislation every year to get resources to our military and to protect our national security.
Yoders enjoying time in Ohio
Editor’s Note: Gloria’s 11-year-old daughter, Julia, wrote the column this week. Gloria will return next week.
