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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.

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Friday Update

Bittersweet Farms is thrilled to announce that its Music Vine Concert Series is once again open to the public! Music Vine takes place in the pavilion at its Whitehouse Location (12660 Archbold-Whitehouse Rd., Whitehouse, OH 43571) every Friday from 11:30am-1:00pm.

Aging Gracefully

Aging Gracefully is a monthly newsletter published and edited by the Senior Committee at the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Friday Update

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities’ Office of System Support and Standards is offering free online provider training on the last Thursday of the month from 10 to 11 a.m.

September 2022 Inclusive Community Events

 A list of inclusive events happening throughout Lucas County in the month of September.

Board Special Recognition for August 2022

At its monthly Board meeting, recognition is given to Staff Person(s) of the Month as well as various members and organizations in Lucas County.

Friday Update

Sunshine Communities invites you to the Sounds of Sunshine Summer Concert on Friday, August 19, from 6-8 p.m.

2022 CommUNITY Film Fest winners

"Advocate" wins Best of the Fest award!

Friday Update

The August issue of Aging Gracefully, the monthly newsletter from the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, is now available.

Lucas DD Workplace Sustainability Incentive Program

Back by popular demand for 2023, the WSIP is an initiative to help Providers offset increased costs in this statewide staffing crisis.

Friday Update

Help the LCBDD celebrate kids and families at its 4th annual ice cream social today from 2-4 p.m. at the Holland Community Center, 948 Clarion Ave., Holland.

Empowerment, Independence, and Stability through STABLE Accounts

August is ABLE to Save Month, perfect time to raise awareness about the life-changing impact ABLE accounts can make for people living with disabilities. 

Aging Gracefully

Aging Gracefully is a monthly newsletter published and edited by the Senior Committee at the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Friday Update

The Ability Center’s newly launched campaign, Think Differently Then Act, invites the community to dig deeper, gain a different perspective about disability, and get involved.

Friday Update

The Toledo Adult Autism Tabletop Group is for ages 18 and over and meets every Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Toledo Game Room, 3001 W. Sylvania Ave.

August 2022 Inclusive Community Events

A list of inclusive family events happening around the area in the month of August.

Friday Update

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is excited to announce that federal approval has been received to proceed with an investment by Ohio's county boards of developmental disabilities to support the direct support professional (DSP) workforce.

Friday Update

The Board is excited to announce the new “Providers Wanted” page on our site, a centralized location where individuals seeking providers are regularly added and providers can search by funding or service type.

Friday Update

The Farmers Market at the Toledo-Lucas County Health Dept. is scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 635 N. Erie St., Toledo.

Aging Gracefully

Aging Gracefully is a monthly newsletter published and edited by the Senior Committee at the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

June 2022 Staff Person(s) of the Month

At its June 26 meeting, the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities recognized 3 Substitute Service and Support Specialists who have really stepped in and provided continuity of care for individuals without an SSA.

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