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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December is National Hand Washing Awareness Month: “Life is Better with Clean Hands”
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...
Recap of the September Dementia Coalition quarterly meeting o presentation on people with dementia wandering o information on the upcoming Dementia Coalition presentation at the Fall Ohio Provider Resources Association (OPRA) conference · Department of DD Health and Welfare Alert on Fall Prevention · Section Added - Opportunities not always available, but going on for several months - Trainings and Engagement Opportunities continued from last month – updated to highlight the October sessions of each series
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) - a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of workers with disabilities. NDEAM also highlights the importance and benefits of inclusive workplaces...
This Sunday, September 19, come to Rolf Park in Maumee at noon to watch our Special Olympics athletes team up with the Toledo Police Department and the Lucas County Sherriff’s Department in a unified softball game...
Family Members, Advocates and Providers are invited to join Superintendent Lori Mariucci for her next Family and Advocate Forum on Tuesday, September 14th, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom...
A rather bittersweet moment. This is my last Friday Update newsletter as your editor. I am stepping back from the keyboard and capping the lens on the camera. It is time to retire...
The last 18 months have not been easy and as a DSP taking care of oneself is usually on the back burner. As we move into the fall months it important to get fresh air before we head inside for the majority of the time.
