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.
Friday Update
This will be our final Friday Update for this year. We want to wish you and yours the very best for this holiday season and the coming new year...
Governor DeWine is sharing information about vaccine distribution in Ohio. Initially, there will be a limited number of vaccines available, and Ohio is committed to making it widely available for those who want to receive it as quickly as possible as shipments arrive...
Lucas County Commissioners have reappointed Linnie Willis to another four-year term on the Lucas County Board of DD. Ms. Willis has been serving as the Board’s Recording Secretary...
· Hunger and food insecurity. How they’re affected by the pandemic. List of local food banks. Information about Medicaid Managed Care Plan coverage of transportation to food banks · Information about Senior Committee and call for newsletter feedback.
Lucas County Special Olympics picked up a sizeable and very much appreciated donation from the American Junior Golf Association. The funds were raised in a recent tournament sponsored by Dana...
A public hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 10th, on the Board’s proposed Action Plan for 2021. Families, persons served, providers and advocates are encouraged to participate...
As part of Superintendent Lori Mariucci's scheduled Family & Advocate Forum on Tuesday, November 10, there will be a public hearing on the Board's 2021 draft Action Plan...
The Board's prestigious Josina Lott Award has been presented to four staff members who consistently reflect the spirit and commitment of Josina Lott...
“Increasing Access and Opportunity” is the 2020 theme for Disability Employment Awareness Month. The annual recognition reminds employers of the importance of inclusive hiring practices...
OOD, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities, has a podcast featuring interviews with "unique individuals" who have found employment through this State of Ohio department...
The Lucas County Board of DD has endorsed Issue 17, a new property tax for Metroparks Toledo, and Issue 18, a renewal levy for Lucas County Children Services. Both issues will appear on the November 3rd ballot...
Every year, Partners for Inclusion, the Toledo-Lucas County Disabilities Commission, the Board of DD, and the Ability Center sponsor forums using a town hall style format to discuss issues and candidates on the local ballot. This year they will be virtual discussions...
At the most recent Family and Advocate Forum, hosted by Superintendent Lori Mariucci, Barb Colvin from the local chapter of the League of Women Voters discussed voter information for individuals with disabilities...
The next Family and Advocate Forum with Superintendent Lori Mariucci will be Tuesday, September 8, at 9:30. This will be another virtual Forum via Zoom...
