The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities distributes a number of newsletters from its various partners and departments. Use the filtering options below to browse a publication archive dating back to 2020.
Aging Gracefully
The "winter blues" are common during the month of February, as the cold weather continues and some people struggle with the lack of daylight.
American Heart Month is observed in February to raise awareness of the importance of a healthy heart and to encourage healthy habits that help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Nationwide Children’s has scheduled its March Forth to Employment Conference for March 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are two tracks for this virtual conference...
Services for Independent Living presents “Traveling with a Disability: Steps to Take that can Improve Your Experience” on Thursday, Jan. 27, from 1 to 2 p.m...
As part of its celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 17, Human Relations Commission: Toledo has scheduled its annual Unity Celebration for 10 a.m...
We welcome Kim Hauck, as the new Director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). Governor DeWine states “her diverse background, leadership, talents and compassion will help the department continue to serve Ohio families.” Thank you to former Director Jeff Davis for your years of dedication and service to the Developmental Disability field. Enjoy your retirement!
You are a true inspiration to our organization, and we appreciate you. From all of us at the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, we wish you happy holidays and a new year filled with abundance in helping you and yours reach your full potential...
Happy holidays from the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities! During the holiday period (Dec. 24-Jan. 2), the Board will be here to support you and meet your needs...
The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities is working with ProMedica to help protect you and the community with a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic. This clinic is scheduled for Dec. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio...
The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD) has called for more direct service professionals (DSPs) to assist individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Lucas County...
Four members of the Dementia Coalition presented at the fall Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA) conference on November 5 on the topic "Creating a Dementia-Capable Community: A Collaboration of Disability and Aging Services in Northwest Ohio." These presenters shared about the work that has been underway for the past three years, and shared plans for the future as the work continues.
The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities has approved its Action Plan for 2022. This Action Plan outlines the Board’s goals and priorities for the coming year...
The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD) has called for more direct service professionals (DSPs) to assist individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Lucas County...
Support the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD) by donating to Goodwill. On Nov. 14 and 15, drop off your gently used items to one of the locations of Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio listed below...
The Lucas County Board of Development Disabilities will present a public hearing on its draft 2022 Action Plan as part of Superintendent Lori Mariucci’s scheduled Family & Advocate Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. via Zoom...
National Diabetes Month is to bring attention to diabetes. The focus for 2021 is to raise awareness about pre-diabetes and preventing diabetes. This year’s theme is, “Small steps big difference, preventing diabetes is within your reach”. Pre-diabetes is a serious health condition where your blood sugar levels are higher than normal, yet not in the range to be considered diabetic.
The Senior Committee would like your feedback regarding some training opportunities we are planning for 2022. Our goal is to make our trainings as beneficial as possible for those who are interested in attending.
