Board Special Recognition for October 2022
At its monthly meeting on October 24, 2022, the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities recognized the following staff member and community organization member:
- Staff Person of the Month: Toni Snapp, Service and Support Specialist
- Special Recognition: Captain Thomas Morelli, Toledo Police Department
Read more about those recognized here.
Manahan Drive-Through Halloween Parade on October 29
Manahan will celebrate “Spooky Season” with a drive-through Halloween parade on October 29, 2022, from 3-4 p.m., at 120 S. Holland-Sylvania Rd., Toledo. Come by and see all of the residents’ great costumes! This fun-filled event is open to the public, and costumes and car decorations are encouraged.
Flu Vaccine Clinic on November 3
The Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities and the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department are partnering up once again for their annual Flu Vaccine Clinic. COVID booster shots will also be available. Click here for more information and to sign up.
TARTA offering free rides to polling locations on Nov. 8
The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) wants to make sure everyone’s voice is heard on election day by giving customers a free ride to their polling place. TARTA, TARPS paratransit services, and Call-A-Ride services will be free all day on Tuesday, November 8, as part of the Voter Ready with TARTA campaign. Customers can find resources here to help them vote early, locate their polling place and determine which route and service can get them there.
Family & Advocate Forum on November 8
The Family & Advocate Forum is hosted by Board leadership and staff and provides an opportunity to meet informally with the Board and fellow families to discuss current topics of importance within the developmental disabilities’ community. The forum is open to family members of persons served by the Board, advocates, providers, and anyone else who is interested in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. The Nov. 8 meeting will be held from 9:30-11:00 a.m. and include a presentation and public hearing for the Board’s 2023 Action Plan. Click here for the Zoom link and call information.
Bittersweet Farms Sensory-Friendly Holiday Shopping on Nov. 9
Bittersweet Farms will be hosting a Sensory-Friendly Holiday Shopping experience at the Target stores in Rossford and Holland on Wednesday, November 9, from 7-8:00 a.m. For one hour, the lights will be dimmed, music will be turned off, and foot traffic will be limited. This event is free and open to the local autism and disability community, so please help us spread the word! For more information, click here.
Little Hands Sensory Group starts November 17
Presented by YWCA Child Care Resource and Referral, the Little Hands Sensory Group is designed for families with children 2-5 years of age with developmental delays. The group provides an opportunity for families to connect with each other and engage in fun activities related to sensory needs and play. This is a once-a-month program offered multiple times in multiple locations within the county to reach more families, starting at the Toledo Main Library on November 17 at 3:00 p.m. For additional information, contact Parent Outreach Specialist Charlene Brady at 419.255.5519 or cbrady@ywcanwo.org.