Offices and facilities operated by the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities will be closed on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, for the New Year holiday. All offices will re-open on Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. We extend our best wishes for a safe and enjoyable start to 2022. Happy New

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …