Sandusky County Board of Developmental Disabilities

08/14/2026

We are excited to invite you to the first 2026 Paint Your Path DSP Walk, a special event dedicated to celebrating the incredible dedication and impact of our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). Bring your family, friends, and the people you support for an afternoon filled with fun, recognition, and community!

Event Details

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: Roger Young Park – Inclusive Play Park
Schedule:
2:00 PM: Line Up & Welcome
3:00 PM: Fun Walk
4:00–6:00 PM: DSP Awards & Recognition, Socializing, and Play
Registration & T-Shirts Purchase

Register by: September 11, 2026 -

https://www.cognitoforms.com/SanduskyCountyBoardOfDevelopmentalDisablities/PaintYourPath2026DSPWalk

T-shirt order deadline: August 27, 2026 - https://www.randridentification.com/products/dspwalk

We encourage everyone to team up, dress up, and make it a day to remember! Food truck will be available for meal purchases, and a mobile accessible restroom will be on site. We hope you'll join us as we honor the amazing work of our DSPs and celebrate the difference they make every day. We can't wait to see you there!

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Here is the link to register: https://tinyurl.com/3uwta9v8

Join Us!

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For those interested in attending, please contact Ed at: [email protected]

08/13/2026

Nominate a DSP Who Shines!

Do you know a DSP who makes a difference in someone’s life?

Nominate them for the 2026 Shining Star DSP Award or the First-Year All-Star DSP Award!

Nominations are open to parents or guardians, provider agency staff, SSAs, fellow DSPs, and individuals served - anyone who wants to celebrate the outstanding DSPs who are making a difference every day.

- Nominations open August 1 and close on Friday, August 28, 2026
- All nominees will be recognized on our social media and receive a Certificate of Recognition
- Winners announced at the close of DSP Week, Monday, Sept 21

Click the link below to nominate your hometown hero because behind every success story is a DSP who helped make it happen.

The Shining Star DSP Award honors a seasoned Direct Support Professional who has gone above and beyond in delivering exceptional support to individuals with disabilities in Sandusky County.

Shining Star DSP nomination link: https://forms.gle/d9ALPwpTQvEMLfyu9

The First-Year All-Star DSP Award shines a spotlight on DSPs in their first year of service who have brought exceptional spirit, compassion, and commitment to their new role.

First-Year All-Star DSP nomination link: https://forms.gle/pxcdSQfaDqrcRr9C8

Help us celebrate DSP Week 2026!

08/12/2026

We currently have a limited number of typical preschool spots open for the 2026 – 2027 school year.

These spots tend to fill fast. If you are interested in learning more, contact the Supervisor for Educational Services at the School of Hope, Tracy Foos, at [email protected] or 567-342-4766