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Our NewsBits email blast provides announcements, reminders, and information on what is happening with the Board of Developmental Disabilities.

May 25 – Memorial Day on May 29
May 17 – Tech Summit in August
May 15 – Jed announces retirement
May 11 – Family Caregiver Survey
May 10 – Board Meeting on May 18
May 3 – Family Support May 17
May 3 – Jim Boyd Remembered
April 25, 2023 – Reminder of Provider Fair
April 20, 2023 – ARC Ind. Marlane Drive Open House on Apr 26
April 19, 2023 – April Board Mtg on Apr 27
April 18, 2023 – OCALI Resources
April 18, 2023 – Provider Fair on Apr 27
April 13, 2023 – Classes resume on April 17
April 10, 2023 – Adoptive Parents can receive funds
April 6, 2023 – Best Buddies Walk on Apr. 29
April 5, 2023 – Test Kit Giveaway
April 4, 2023 – Spring Break Apr. 10-14
April 3, 2023 – Leg. Advocacy Day Successful
March 28, 2023 – Sensory Friendly Zoo Day on Apr. 2
March 27, 2023 – OSU Basketball – Sheldon Sisters
March 27, 2023 – Legislative Advocacy Day on March 31 at Bixby
March 23, 2023 – Ohio Health Dept Survey
March 22, 2023 – Job Fair on March 25
March 21, 2023 – Adaptive Gaming Webinar
March 15, 2023 – Staff Development Day held on March 17
March 14, 2023 – Self Advocates Meet on March 16
March 7, 2023 – Family Support mtg on March 15
March 6, 2023 – Judy Heumann remembered
March 3, 2023 – Medicaid Redetermination
March 1, 2023 – OSU Autism Research Study
February 27, 2023 – Save the Date Tech Summit (August 2023)
February 21, 2023 – Feb. 2023 Board Mtg on Feb. 23rd
February 16, 2023 – President’s Day on Feb. 20
February 14, 2023 – Best Buddies Walk
February 7, 2023 – Polar Plunge on Feb. 11
February 6, 2023 – Advocacy Webinar
February 2, 2023 – Black History Month film screening on Feb. 11
January 31, 2023 – ARC of Ohio survey
January 25, 2023 – January Board meeting info
January 26, 2023 – DD Awareness Day
January 18, 2023 – Polar Plunge to be held Feb 11
January 12, 2023 – January Family Support Mtg held on Jan 18
January 11, 2023 – Martin Luther King Jr Day
January 6, 2023 – IWGA Autism Workgroup
December 28, 2022 – January 2nd Holiday
December 22, 2022 – December 26 Holiday
December 20, 2022 – DSP Retention Payment
December 19, 2022 – Silver Alert expanded
December 15, 2022 – Winter Break for ECE and West Central
December 12, 2022 – Mildred Blumenfeld
December 7, 2022 – Self-Advocate Advisory Meeting on Dec. 8
December 5, 2022 – Tech Ambassador Gift List
November 30, 2022 – Dec 8 Board Meeting at Noon
November 25, 2022 – Dec 5 at 3:30pm – Public Hearing Annual Action Plan and IDEA
November 21, 2022 – Parent Teacher Day and Thanksgiving Recess
November 18, 2022 – Ohio SIBS Virtual Conference
November 16, 2022 – Dec. 2022 Board Meeting held on Dec. 8
November 15, 2022 – Family Support Meeting on Nov 16
November 8, 2022 Veteran’s Day Nov. 11th
November 3, 2022 Family Support Nov. 16
October 28, 2022 Gwen Harshaw Presentation
October 24, 2022 Star Awards to be held
October 19, 2022 October Board Meeting on Oct 27
October 14, 2022 Free Produce Drive Thru
October 13, 2022 Internet Help
October 12, 2022 Professional Development Day
October 11, 2022 Waiver Comparison

October 10, 2022 Mike Ross

October 10, 2022 NDEAM

October 7, 2022 Boundless and Autism Event
October 6, 2022 Register to Vote
September 30, 2022 Special Olympics Banquet
September 27, 2022 Jean Gordon
September 20, 2022 Project STIR in October
September 19, 2022 Star Awards to be held
September 15, 2022 Board Meeting scheduled
September 13, 2022 Family Support in September
September 12, 2022 Autism Society AAC event
September 7, 2022 SAAC Meeting to be held
September 1, 2022 Labor Day 9 5 2022
August 26, 2022 PWSA
August 24, 2022 Board Meeting scheduled
August 19, 2022 Mask Friendly
August 17, 2022 ECE and Schools resume
August 10, 2022 MLS Spec Olympics
August 1, 2022 New Principal at West Central
July 26, 2022 July Board Meeting
July 26, 2022 ADA Anniversary
July 26, 2022 Masks Required Again
July 20, 2022 Band Together
July 17, 2022 Disability Festival Cancelled
July 15, 2022 Family Support link
July 13, 2022 Principal hired
July 12, 2022 Star Awards postponed
July 6, 2022 Disability Festival to be held on July 17
July 6, 2022 Transition To Work Summer Program
June 30, 2022 July 4 – Offices Closed
June 27, 2022 Good Sport Golf Charity
June 21, 2022 Ohio Special Olympics
June 20, 2022 InCommon Concert
June 17, 2022 Juneteenth Observed on June 20
June 15, 2022 Cooling Centers Available
June 13, 2022 Tech Summit in August
June 10, 2022 Special Olympians win Silver
June 7, 2022 Self-Advocate Advisory Council
June 7, 2022 Father’s Survey and Forum
June 6, 2022 – PWSA Barn Dance
June 1, 2022 – End of School Year
May 31, 2022 – Congrats to Boccia Athletes
May 26, 2022 – Memorial Day – May 30
May 25, 2022 – Dr. Turner announces retirement
May 24, 2022 – Charity Golf Event
May 20, 2022 – UA Basketball Camp
May 20, 2022 – Sensory Night at Zoo
May 17, 2022 – May 20 Vaccine Clinic
May 10, 2022 – Family Support (May)
May 4, 2022 – Columbus Schools Visit
May 3, 2022 – West Central Staff Honored
April 26, 2022 – April Board Meeting
April 20, 2022 – Art and Soul
April 16, 2022 – Spring Break
April 11, 2022 – Ocalicon Registration Free
April 4, 2022 – Best Buddies Friendship Walk
March 30, 2022 – DD Awareness Interview with Superintendent Morison
March 29, 2022 – Jersey Mike to Support Special Olympics on the 30th
March 24, 2022 – Ohio Tech Ambassador Event
March 23, 2022 – March Board Meeting to be held on 31st
March 15, 2022 – Family Support Meeting on March 16
March 9, 2022 – SAAC Mtg and Family Support Meetings in March
March 3, 2022 – Virtual Conversation about Vaccines
March 2, 2022 – Mask Guidance
March 1, 2022 – Free Books for Children 0-5 years old
February 28, 2022 – Nisonger Smart Home
February 23, 2022 – Nisonger Survey
February 22, 2022 – Polar Plunge
February 18, 2022 – February Board Meeting
February 16, 2022 – President’s Day, February 21st
February 15, 2022 – Ohio Tech Advisors Kickoff
February 15, 2022 – Jerry Manuel Remembered
February 10, 2022 REMINDER – Vaccine Clinics at NE Center in February
February 7, 2022 Vaccine Clinics at NE Center in February
February 3, 2022 Weather Closure on Friday – Feb. 4, 2022
February 2, 2022 Weather Closure Feb. 3, 2022
February 1, 2022 – February is Black History Month
February 1, 2022 – Polar Plunge Rescheduled to Feb. 19
January 26, 2022 – Debbie Charles Recognized
January 25, 2022 – Patti Ruble Remembered
January 18, 2022 – COVID Tests available
January 14, 2022 – February Family Support Meeting
January 12, 2022 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 7, 2022 – Marci Straughter Appointed to Board

December 29, 2021 – New Year’s Day Offices Closed
December 28, 2021 – ARC of Ohio Library
December 22, 2021 – Offices closed Dec. 24
December 17, 2021 – Free COVID Tests
December 14, 2021 – Winter Recess
December 8, 2021 – DODD Director Davis to Retire
Nov. 30, 2021 – Public Hearing on Action Plan and IDEA on Dec. 6
November 22, 2021 – Parent Teacher Day and Thanksgiving Recess
November 15, 2021 – Family Support on Nov. 17
November 15, 2021 – Board Meeting to be held on Nov. 18
Novemer 12, 2021 – Sensory Nite at the Zoo on Nov. 16
Novemer 8, 2021 – Veteran’s Day
Novemer 5, 2021 -OCALICON
Novemer 1, 2021 – Nationwide Children’s – Family Echo
October 27, 2021 – The ‘R’ Word Movie Screening Tonite
October 28, 2021 – FCBDD Board Meeting
October 20, 2021 – Walgreens supports employment and vaccines
October 14, 2021 – October Board Meeting – October 28th
October 12, 2021 – Staff Dev Day on Friday, October 15th
October 7, 2021 – Ohio Tech Ambassador Recruitment
October 6, 2021 – National Disability Employment Month
September 29, 2021 – Clark Mount-Campbell Remembered
June 22, 2021 – Nisonger Photo Contest and LEND Trainees
June 15, 2021 – Juneteenth
June 11, 2021 – The Connector
June 8, 2021 – Face Covering Guidance
June 7, 2021 – Sibling Conference
June 4, 2021 – Self-Advocate Advisory Council
June 2, 2021 – June Board Meeting
June 1, 2021 – Last Day of School
May 27, 2021 – Memorial Day
May 24, 2021 – Ohio Tech Ambassadors
May 20, 2021 – Transportation Survey
May 19, 2021 – West Central Graduation
May 18, 2021 – Update on Safety Protocols
May 12, 2021 – Family Support Meeting on May 19
May 6, 2021 – May Board Meeting on 5/20
May 3, 2021 – Nisonger Tech Institute
May 3, 2021 – Bus Staff Appreciation
April 29, 2021 – Nisonger Institute
April 27, 2021 – Decision Making Workshop offered
April 22, 2021 – Communication Survey
April 21, 2021 – Treasurer Sprague (STABLE)
April 19, 2021 – April Board Meeting
April 14, 2021 – Tech Presentation 2
April 13, 2021 – OCALI Update
April 8, 2021 – Hearts of Glass Film
April 6, 2021 – OSDA Town Hall Meeting
April 5, 2021 – Gahanna ADA Plan
April 2, 2021 – Minority Health Month
March 31, 2021- Staff Development Day
March 29, 2021 – DD Council Membership Application
March 26, 2021 – Culture Pass at Zoo
March 22, 2021 – March Board Meeting
March 18, 2021 – Survey on COVID19
March 16, 2021 – Vaccine Eligibility
March 16, 2021 – Vaccine 16 and older
March 10, 2021 – March Family Support
March 9, 2021 – SAAC Meeting
March 8, 2021 – Film on Employment
March 3, 2021 – Ability Center Survey
March 1, 2021 – After Vaccination Tips
February 23, 2021
January 19, 2021
January 13, 2021

September 11, 2020
September 11, 2020
March 24, 2020
March 21, 2020
March 19, 2020
March 18, 2020
March 17, 2020
March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020 Family Support
March 13, 2020 Schools Closed
March 11, 2020

August 26, 2019
August 21, 2019
August 20, 2019
August 14, 2019
August 13, 2019
August 6, 2019
August 5, 2019
August 2, 2019
July 30, 2019 Art Exhibit
July 30, 2019
July 29, 2019
July 24, 2019
July 22, 2019
July 17, 2019
July 15, 2019
July 10, 2019
July 2, 2019
July 1, 2019
June 25, 2019
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December 31, 2018
December 27, 2018
December 20, 2018
December 17, 2018
December 11, 2018
December 5, 2018
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November 29, 2018 b
November 26, 2018
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April 16, 2018 Stop to Live Dispatch Article
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December 29, 2017
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December 5, 2017
November 28, 2017
November 21, 2017
November 16, 2017
November 14, 2017
November 9, 2017
November 8, 2017
October 31, 2017
October 25, 2017
October 16, 2017 (2)
October 16, 2017 (1)
October 10, 2017
October 2, 2017
September 26, 2017
September 21, 2017
September 14, 2017
September 7, 2017
September 6, 2017
September 1, 2017
August 31, 2017
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December 15, 2015
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November 17, 2015
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October 22, 2015
October 14, 2015 No.2
October 14, 2015
October 08, 2015
October 06, 2015
September 30, 2015
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August 26, 2015
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July 23, 2015 Addl Info
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April 28, 2015-Star Nomination Form
April 28, 2015
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