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Select OHAC artist\u2019s artwork and handmade paper flower bouquets will also be available for purchase.<\/p>\n<p>This milestone event also falls during DSP Appreciation Week (September 7 to 13), a nationally recognized time to celebrate Direct Support Professionals. The staff exhibit offers a unique opportunity to highlight the creativity, care, and commitment of our DSPs, who are the heart of our day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n<p>This celebration marks 20 years of empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the arts. The milestone belongs to every artist, staff member, family, and community supporter who has been part of the journey.<\/p>\n<p>This event is free and open to the public. 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