Open Door DSP Mike Simmons leads a fishing trip and talks about what makes a great DSP.
CATEGORY ARCHIVE
Quarterly Newsletter
Elijah Thrives at CAC
Elijah is achieving his goal of becoming more confident and independent. He’s now thriving in our CAC program!
Open Door Stage & Screen Presents: Metamorphosis
Our nature-inspired fashion show featured fabulous runway walks and so much fun!
A Conversation with Becky | Planning for Success
Becky talks about about the DSP U program, our two newest board members, and how individuals are shaping our strategic goals.
The Best Donut Shop in Town?
A group from CAC tried donuts from six area donut shops and gave their reviews on price, friendliness, and taste!
Experiences are Everything | Fall 2022
Images of individuals out in the community!
Introducing Our New Board Members
Remote supports enable individuals to contact staff at any time if assistance is needed. How the camera can be used in the home is addressed on a case-by-case basis; for Madge, she utilizes a single camera at night when staff presence in her home wasn’t necessary.
Remote Support is a Success in SCL
Remote supports enable individuals to contact staff at any time if assistance is needed. How the camera can be used in the home is addressed on a case-by-case basis; for Madge, she utilizes a single camera at night when staff presence in her home wasn’t necessary.
Open Door Art Studio Gets Ready for a “Role Reversal”
Opening August 13th, Role Reversal will be curated entirely by Open Door artists and will feature artwork created by Open Door staff.
A Conversation with Becky | Strategic Goal Updates
At Open Door, we start each year with new goals and objectives that align with our mission of inspiring life journeys and our vision of cultivating valued roles for all people. Now that we’re (already!) halfway through 2022, we’d like to give everyone an update on some of the fun and exciting ways we’ve been working towards achieving our strategic goals for the year.
Volunteer Makes a Big Impression at Open Door Stage & Screen
Winnie helps make life-sized patterns for dresses to be used in the upcoming Open Door Stage & Screen Fashion Show on September 29th.
Twins Paige and Steffan Thrive in Supported Community Living
Learn about how Paige and Steffan Tatum are living their best lives!
Experiences Are Everything | Summer 2022
Images of individuals out in the community!
Difference Makers | Ashley Horch
Learn about Ashley Horch, a DSP with Open Door, and how she inspires the life journeys of individuals in Union County!
Open Door Art Studio Presents This Inspired That
Open Door Art Studio & Gallery proudly unveils the eleventh installment of This Inspired That, a collaborative exhibition where community artists draw inspiration from Open Door artwork to create brand new pieces of their own.
Sing Along with Open Door Stage and Screen at DisWay
Everyone at Open Door Stage and Screen is excited to share their latest show, “DisWay,” with the community on May 6th from 6-7pm.
Experiences Are Everything | Spring 2022
Images of individuals out in the community!
A Conversation with Becky | Advocacy
At Open Door, we believe that everyone is an advocate. Advocacy is a vital skill needed to ensure the best outcomes for individuals we support, our staff, and our industry as a whole. Like any skill, it requires learning, practice, and engagement, which is why we’re making it a point of emphasis this year.
Park West Community Experiences
This past December, we were so happy to continue our tradition of delivering holiday gifts to the individuals we support! Folks got to explore their options and choose from a menu of experiences, including tickets to a variety of events around central Ohio.
Difference Makers | Mamadou Bah
Mamadou Bah works as a DSP at Harlem, a home in our Supported Community Living program that supports five guys: Dan, Anthony, Roy, Matt, and George. Back in 2020, with the pandemic just beginning and a lockdown looming, Mamadou had a decision to make.
