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
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...
A new video reflects the long list of activities and accomplishments of SALUTE, the self-advocacy group sponsored by the Lucas County Board of DD. The list is long and very impressive...
Board member Scott Noonan has resigned. He was appointed by the County Commissioners to the Board in 2017. The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities has seven members...
Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague is recognizing the national #ABLEtoSave Month campaign as an important effort to promote financial security for people with disabilities...
“Reading by the Colors” – Helen Irlen’s technique of using colored background or color transparencies to accommodate those with difficulties reading printed materials. Written by a committee member who has completed a training on Irlen techniques.
The next webinar from the Ability Center will discuss what support will be available for students on IEP plans, securing needed technology for virtual learning, and exploring resources from local agencies will be covered during this webinar with local school districts...
