The Secret Ingredient Behind Lighthouse Coves Success: Small Teams Making Big Impact

In this inspiring episode of The DirectLine podcast from Lighthouse Cove, we introduce Destiny Campbell, Lighthouse Cove’s new DSP-U Program Coordinator, whose journey reflects the heart of our mission and the future of the I/DD field. From her beginnings in recreation management to discovering her passion for inclusion and advocacy, Destiny shares how taking a chance led her to a deeply rewarding career.We explore the impact of the DSPU program as a powerful workforce pipeline, offering students real-world experience, mentorship, and the skills to succeed in any path they choose. Destiny reflects on her experience as a skill mentor, the importance of advocacy, and why this field matters now more than ever.Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply curious about making a difference, this episode is a reminder to step outside your comfort zone, embrace new opportunities, and—most importantly—just do the thing.What is DSP-U? DSP-U, proudly facilitated and brought to you by Lighthouse Cove is an educational program dedicated to preparing high school seniors and adult learners for rewarding careers in the Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities field as Direct Support Professionals.Students complete 60 hours of classroom instruction (Lighthouse Cove Certificate of Initial Proficiency), paired alongside 100 hours of internship experiences with I/DD providers. In addition, students demonstrate skills in specific competency areas through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals’ (NADSP) E-Badge Academy.→ Accreditation & Recognition:→ Nationally recognized→ Accredited by Ohio's Department of Education→ Serves as an alternative pathway to high school graduation, substituting traditional testing requirements and adding to earned credits.☎ 📧 If interested in learning more about DSP-U, please contact us for more information!Destiny Campbell DSP-U Program [email protected]