The Early Childhood and West Central School programs of the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities will have a parent-teacher day on Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. Parent-teacher meetings may be scheduled at different times to allow for greater flexibility for families and staff. Classes will not be operating at the Early Childhood locations and at …
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After serving the maximum three terms, Linda Craig is leaving her position on the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities. She attended her last meeting on Nov. 18, receiving a surprise farewell banner and much applause from FCBDD employees and early-childhood program students. “It’s been 12 years, but it sure doesn’t seem like that long,” …
Read More The Columbus Zoo will host a sensory-friendly night from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16. Attendance is free for members and $16.99 for general admission. Tickets are limited for the event, so the crowds will be smaller. Holiday music will be turned off for the evening throughout the park. Strobing, flashing and blinking light effects …
Read More The November Family Support meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17. The meeting takes place virtually and is open to all family members of people served by the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Superintendent/CEO Jed Morison will provide updates and receive feedback about services. To join the meeting, click on the …
Read More Offices and facilities operated by the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 for Veterans Day. We salute our veterans and thank them for their service to our country. All services will resume on Friday, Nov. 12.
Read More Don’t miss OCALICONLINE 2021, the premier autism and disabilities online conference. It’s coming this month (Nov. 16-19) to a smartphone, tablet or computer near you! OCALICON is celebrating 15 years of inspiration into action this year — and they are saving you a front-row seat. More than 1,800 — and growing — of your colleagues …
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If she could, Rowena Gonzales would fund a mobile hospital in her native Philippines and use it to reach families who can’t afford care for children born with developmental disabilities.“We could go all over and see who needs help,” she said.Gonzales knows that in poor countries, the quest for care and support for people with …
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At 10 years old, Diego Solis climbed into a dentist’s chair and had a tooth filled for the first time. He doesn’t recall being upset or frightened. In fact, the memory is a happy one.“I loved it,” he said. “Everything went great.”Solis soon decided he’d like to fix teeth, too. He stuck to that childhood …
Read More Nationwide Children’s Hospital is helping parents and caregivers of children with autism connect with resources and information that lead to better support. From navigating a diagnosis to learning about new therapies, parents and caregivers of children with autism need an immense amount of knowledge and support in order to provide the best care to their …
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Starting in November, personal robots will be rolling around two sites in Franklin County as part of a technology pilot through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.The temi robots are about 3 feet tall and look a little like Segways with iPads. One is headed to a community home whose residents receive services from the …
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