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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of Ohio’s county boards of developmental disabilities (DD) by the Ohio General Assembly in 1967. To honor this milestone, the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities is proud to join a statewide campaign – Always There – to recognize the continuity of support, promotion of opportunity, and history of partnership offered by county boards of DD to people with developmental disabilities and their families.

By sharing personal stories and historical items provided by the Shelby County Board of DD and other county boards, the campaign hopes to tell the collective story of people with developmental disabilities in Ohio and how the role of the county boards has evolved throughout the years.

“The 50th anniversary is an opportunity for us to reflect on how we have grown and adapted throughout the years to meet the changing needs of the people and families who rely on us for support,” said Laura Zureich, Superintendent. “It’s also a time to look toward the future and how we can continue to best serve them and the broader community moving forward.”

The Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be recognizing the 50th anniversary and the Always There campaign with posters, social media posts, and other events throughout 2017.  

If you would like to contribute a story or historical item to the Always There History Project, Information about how to submit is available at https://alwaysthereforohio.org/submit/.
 
Employment Services
Our team assists individuals with employment services by:
  • Identifying an individual’s strengths, interests, and goals
  • Providing job development in finding a good job match
  • Ensuring a job coach is provided to supply on the job, one-on-one training
  • Ensuring job follow-along is provided for service and supports for long-term community employment

 The Ohio State University Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program at the Nisonger Center is participating in a project regarding how community integration is defined and applied in Ohio. The perspective of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities was sought as part of the project. The Champaign and Shelby County Boards of DD were selected from among twenty applicants to be part of this project. Additional participants are the Stark County Board of DD, the Pickaway County Board of DD and the Clearwater Council of Governments (COG).

Early Intervention

The Shelby County Early Intervention team would like to share this list of fun outdoor activities that will encourage development with your baby or toddler.

Click here for activities

If your child is between the ages of birth-3 and you are concerned about his or her development, please call the Early Intervention Intake Program at           937-658-2185 and talk to Diann or Jessica.
Shelby Hills Early Childhood
Two staff members with 65 years combined service at SCBDD announce retirement
Jackie Cathcart, Preschool Teacher's Assistant, states, "over the years I have worked with many teachers..nothing has intrigued me more than my assignment of the last eight years.  I have been a floating assistant and one-one-one for children who have required such assistance.  Having a part in helping these children strive to be the best they can be has been very rewarding." Click here to read Jackie's journey
"I love working with children of this age.  They are so curious and just excited about life.  Everyday with preschoolers is a new adventure", stated Theresa Kirsch, Speech Therapist.

Click here to read Theresa's journey

  •  New Friday Night Out/Teen Night Out Coordinator.  Anne Abbott began her duties in January, planning a "Snowball Olympics" with a variety of games, a wintry craft and a spaghetti supper.  She took over the position from Sharon Williams, who resigned after organizing six years of Night Out fun of her own!
  • New Arc Board Member.  Jana Bolton attended her first board meeting in February and comes with lots of experience to share!  She retired from S&H Products where she spent 25 years working with employees at the workshop, in the senior department, and in the accounting office.      
  •  New E-mail Address.  Due to recent security issues experienced by Yahoo e-mail account users, we have changed our organization's e-mail address to shelbycountyarc@gmail.com.  Be sure to update the contact information you have for us accordingly!
WVC Entrance Is Nearing Completion

Wilma Valentine would like to thank the many donors who gave time, baked goods, or auction items for our 4th Annual Quarter Auction which was held on Sunday, February 26, 2017.  The VFW in Sidney donated the use of their facility for the day. Participants had the opportunity to win Reds tickets, Bengals tickets, a $100 Kroger gift card, a Coach purse, an American Girl doll, a group of gift cards totaling $200 and SO much more.  It is always a great event and we are so thankful for the many people who come out to celebrate and support Wilma Valentine Childcare.  

Wilma Valentine Childcare will begin accepting applications for the upcoming summer and fall on Monday, May 1st.  You can stop in to the office at the Shelby Hills Early Childhood building for an enrollment application or print it directly from our website: www.wvchildcare.org.

Your child must be 3 to attend and also must enroll in Shelby Hills Early Childhood Preschool Program.  If you’d like to learn more about Wilma Valentine Childcare please visit our website, our Facebook page, or call for a tour.  You can reach Nancy, the Director, at (937) 658-6763.  

 
Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities
1200 S. Children's Home Rd.
Sidney, Ohio 45365
937-497-8155 (Main)
937-498-1848 (Transportation)