Workplace Sustainability Incentive Program
The 2024 Workplace Sustainability Incentive Program (WSIP) is an initiative by the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities to help providers with the increasing costs of attracting, training and retaining nurses and direct service professionals. The WSIP program is open to active Lucas County agency providers certified in the Ohio Department of Disabilities waiver program. There are 4 main categories for reimbursement: 1. DSP New Hire Training; 2. DSP Longevity Add-On; 3. Student Work Incentive; 4. Background Check Reimbursement.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2024 WSIP program
Download and submit the following forms every month to the Board until Dec. 31, 2024. Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will expire once $250,000 have been dispersed.
- 2024 WSIP Application Form (Note, download the form then open Adobe to open the fillable file)
- 2024 DSP Higher Education Incentive Form
If you have any questions or concerns, please call 419-380-5167 or e-mail DSPApplicants@lucasdd.org.
Information for Providers
- Provider Certification Information (Ohio Department of DD website)
Provider Ethics
Adult Day Program Grant Funding Opportunity
The 2024 Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities Adult Day Grant application process is underway!
Grants will be awarded in three cycles throughout 2024. Initial funding for 2024 is set at a cap of $50,000 for each grant cycle, not to exceed $10,000 per award. Awarded funds will be distributed directly from the Lucas County DD ADA Grant Fund.
Click here to read the framework of the Lucas DD Adult Day Grants
Click here to download the ADA Grant Application
Application deadlines are March 31, July 31, and October 31.
The goal of the grants is to help fund technologies and/or programs that expand and/or enhance Adult Day and/or Employment services, promote community integration and community employment, and/or helps people achieve their goals related to Adult Day/Employment services & supports.
How to Become a Certified Department of Developmental Disabilities Waiver Provider
Providers are the true foundation of the state and county’s developmental disabilities system. A provider can be a person, business or organization that provides services to people with disabilities.
Anyone interested in certification as a provider of waiver services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Lucas County can contact the Lucas County Board’s Provider Supports unit directly at 419-381-5300 for information on prerequisites and the application process through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). Provider support staff is available to consult and field your questions and discuss training options offered by the Board.
You are also encouraged to visit the DODD website for additional information and rules for providers of service prior to application as there is much to know before application.
Upon final DODD certification, to be included in the Lucas County Provider Listings you must submit a copy of your approval via email (ProviderListUpdates@lucasdd.org) or regular mail to:
Lucas County Board of DD
Attn: Provider Support
1155 Larc Lane
Toledo, Ohio 43614