The ARC has established a virtual program library for people who have disabilities. The ARC of Ohio wants families to know about the new Virtual Program Library, a free hub full of on-demand activities that can be done from home by people with disabilities, their families, and service providers. Topics include arts, community and life …
Read More Offices and facilities operated by the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24, 2021, for the Christmas holiday. We wish everyone an enjoyable holiday. Offices will re-open on Monday, Dec. 27, 2021.
Read More Franklin County Public Health has announced that on Monday, Dec. 20, free at-home COVID-19 tests will be distributed at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (3960 Brookham Dr., Grove City) and at the following Franklin County fire departments: Grandview Heights, Jackson Township, Mifflin Township, Truro Township, Upper Arlington and Westerville. Families can get up to six tests …
Read More Classes at the Early Childhood Centers and West Central School with the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be on winter recess from Dec. 20 through Dec. 31. Classes resume on Jan. 3, 2022. Administration, service coordination and other 12-month offices of the Board will be open on all days except Dec. 24 and …
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Though he had no experience with podcasts, Mike Messina instantly felt comfortable with the idea behind Extraordinarily Ordinary, a new podcast series from the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio. Messina stars in the first episode, grabbing a beer with Sunny 95 deejay Dino Tripodis. The two talk (and laugh) about life for 40 minutes …
Read More Jeff Davis, director of the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, has announced that he will retire, effective Dec. 31. Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Kim Hauck, a deputy director at DODD, to replace Davis. We extend our thanks and best wishes on a well deserved retirement to Director Davis for his many years of leadership. …
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During the earlier months of the pandemic, West Central School nurse Debbie Charles sought to reassure students by holding a smiling photograph in front of her masked face. She wanted them to know it was still her, still the same Nurse Debbie who’s provided decades of loving care.“She knows the science of nursing, and she …
Read More The Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities prepares the Annual Action Plan to guide services throughout the year. The Board will consider adoption of the plan during its January 2022 meeting. Prior to adopting the plan, the Board will have a public hearing on the draft of the plan and will also accept comments on …
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Please take a few minutes to respond to this brief community survey. Comments from people we serve, family members, staff, providers and the public help us to shape plans for the coming year. We review each response, and consider the input as we develop a final version of the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities …
Read More 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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