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
The Lucas County Board of DD has scheduled a special Board meeting on July 27th via Zoom to discuss collective bargaining. Check the Board website for log-in information...
My goal for the Friday Update has always been to not only be a source of news and information from the Board of DD but also to serve as a hub for the entire Lucas County area DD community...
As a follow-up to our recent survey on communication strategies, we would like to invite you to participate in an online focus group. We have two sessions scheduled...
As a follow-up to our recent survey on communication strategies, we would like to invite you to participate in an online focus group. We have two sessions scheduled...
Trauma-informed care awareness for dementia caregivers. Trauma experienced by older people with disabilities who may have been in institutions. Behavior that may be exhibited as a result of trauma.
Less than a year ago, necessary and radical transformation began at the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA). There really was no other choice...
The June 22 Board meeting will be conducted via Zoom as we continue to comply with social distancing guidelines. The computer log-in information... and telephone connection... as well as the meeting agenda... will be published Monday afternoon on the Board's website...
The quarterly family and advocate forum hosted by Superintendent Lori Mariucci was held via Zoom last. You can listen to excerpts from the forum by visiting our Podcasts page on the Board of DD website...
As our community begins the slow process of re-opening, the Lucas County Board of DD is urging everyone to continue to adhere to social distancing guidelines to include wearing a facial covering whenever in public...
As our community begins the slow process of re-opening, the Lucas County Board of DD is urging everyone to continue to adhere to social distancing guidelines to include wearing a facial covering whenever in public...
Governor Mike DeWine has announced the end of Ohio's stay-at-home order and replaced with a health advisory. The lifting of the stay-at-home order follows the phased reopening of many businesses this month...
Again, this month, the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities will meet utilizing a teleconference. For those wishing to listen in and comment, the log on information will be posted Monday afternoon on the Board's website www.lucasdd.org...
As the gradual process begins to restart Ohio, Department of Developmental Disabilities Director Jeff Davis discussed in a short video adult day services under the existing order issued by Dr. Amy Acton, Director of the Ohio Department of Health...
· Thriving instead of Surviving through Living with Intention o based on Good Life program · information about Area Office on Aging senior product and service expo (was eventually cancelled due to covid).
Governor DeWine has mentioned May 1st as a date to begin easing the state-at-home directives but that will not mean a quick return to re-opening the Board facilities and an immediate end to staff working remotely...
The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities continues to operate in compliance with the Governor's stay-at-home directives. That means facilities are closed and staff are working remotely...
As we continue with life under the Governor’s stay-at-home directive, I want to acknowledge how remarkable the Board of DD staff has been in addressing needed services and supports...
In adherence to the Stay-at-Home directive from Ohio Health Director Amy Acton, the staff of the Lucas County Board of DD continues working from home. But, you may still get in contact with Board staff by telephone or by email...
