The Dispatch

Monthly Newsletter

October 3, 2022

In This Issue

News from the Superintendent

Good Samaritan School

Service and Support Administration

October Events

I want to start by taking a moment to thank each and every person who helped prepare for our visit from Director Hauck. It is not always easy to rearrange schedules and disrupt the flow of our day. We were so impressed with everyone’s willingness to get an all staff and student photo with the Director. During the roundtable discussion, we heard from parent representatives from each age group served by the Defiance County Board of DD. The message was consistent and encouraging: our services change lives. Each one of our employees plays a vital role in supporting individuals and their families throughout their lifetime. I am thankful for every one of you.

We are excited to put the finishing touches on our Strategic Plan, which will go into effect on January 1, 2023. The four focus areas of our plan are Engagement, Culture, Technology, and Resources. This has been an exciting process and we look forward to presenting our progress as we accomplish our goals. Thank you to everyone who shared their insight and ideas during the development of our plan! We welcome everyone to join us as we Unite. Inspire. Become.

Heidi Hull

Superintendent

Good Samaritan School

Scholl Bus Safety Information

October Snack Calendar

October Lunch Calendar

Service and Support Administration

Capabilities Charitable Fund

Capabilities Charitable Fund is once again awarding mini Grants!

They are offering grant opportunities to individuals with disabilities across Ohio, ages 14+ years, to help them achieve their community employment goals!

The grants can be used for, but not limited to, accessing transportation, interview clothing, tools needed for work, professional services to help someone find employment, assistive technology, etc.

Apply Today

OACB Public Education Sessions

Free Virtual Education Series to People Served by County Boards & their Families

OACB has been leading statewide efforts to increase awareness and promote prevention efforts in the area of abuse and victimization of people with developmental disabilities. OACB has partnered with a former sheriff's detective to create free virtual education sessions for families and people with developmental disabilities that will give them a better understanding of how to effectively work with law enforcement.

These sessions include:

How to Respond to a Law Enforcement Officer
What to Watch For: Bad People with Bad Intentions
How to Speak Up When Being Mistreated
How to Advocate When a Family Member has been a Crime Victim: Insights and Guidance from a Law Enforcement Perspective

October Events

Check Out Our Online Event Calendar!

The Defiance County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DCBDD) Event Calendar lists information about activities, programs, and special events for individuals with developmental disabilities happening at our agency and in the community. Please scroll to the bottom of this page for links to other important calendars.

Some meetings, workshops, events and activities are sponsored and hosted by organizations other than the DCBDD. The DCBDD is not responsible for the content and operations of these events, programs, or organizations.

DCBDD Event Calendar