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
What's New to Start 2022: Beginning-of-the-year Highlights
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.
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...
Lucas County Special Olympics is selling tickets for a special Chuck A Puck Night during the Toledo Walleye hockey game on Nov. 7. The puck drops at 5:15 p.m., and tickets are $17 each...
Salute will hold its next meeting Oct. 13, 2021, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the training room of the Lucas County Board of Development Disabilities’ Larc Lane Building. (Use door O.) The guest speaker will be Lily Abrams, program manager of community engagement at the Ohio chapter of Best Buddies International...
Planning for a good life for your loved one is a journey. Carolyn Wheeler, who has spent too many hours to count around kitchen tables assisting families to plan for the future, will highlight five areas to figure out as families plan as well as tools that may be useful along the way...
