Author Archives: Tricia Perduk

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Tips for Healthy Sleep Habits

Contributor: Jen Brady 

Sleep is essential for the health and development of our brains, especially when it comes to our coping skills, memory, and attention. Here are some tips to support healthy sleep habits: Read More ›

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Sleep Resources for Families

From understanding sleep to easing sleep anxiety, check out these helpful parent resources to set your child up for sleep success. Read More ›

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Reimagining Disability Supports with Technology

Ohio has long been a leader in exploring technology-based and remote support solutions for people with disabilities. These supports can offer powerful benefits, like more privacy for individuals, reduced service costs, and less strain on DSP staffing capacity. But turning this vision into reality has been a challenge due to barriers like infrastructure needs, training, and even adoption. That is, until now. Thanks to out-of-the-box thinking, vision, and a grant, Summit County now has its first local provider capable of providing and supporting remote support services! Read More ›

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Major Unusual Incidents Definitions and Responsibilities

Major Unusual Incidents: Classification and Definitions

Timely reporting of Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs) is essential to protecting the people we support and improving the quality of services. Our MUI team is here to help you understand what needs to be reported – and when.

The MUI Rule outlines the roles and responsibilities of both County Boards and Provider staff. Keep scrolling for local forms and guides.

Additional resources are available through the Department of Developmental Disabilities Health and Safety Toolkit. Or contact us – we are here to help!.

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