Written by: Leigh Anne Wenning, Superintendent As children are heading back to school and summer starts drawing to a close, we thought it may be a good time to reminisce about everything that the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities accomplished this summer. As most of the community knows, SCBDD provides special education preschool services… Read more »
Written by: Leigh Anne Wenning, Superintendent The Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities recently marked another March by celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, an annual reminder of the importance of inclusion in our communities. While our work to promote awareness happens year-round, March holds special significance. First established in 1987 by Ronald Reagan, this national… Read more »
Applications may be submitted securely online for preschoolers ages 3-5 years old for the 2026-2027 using the link below. Please review the frequently asked questions below. If you do not have a computer, mobile device, or internet, please call 937-658-6709 to reserve a computer at the Sidney Center. APPLY NOW Frequently Asked Questions
Written by: Leigh Anne Wenning, Superintendent You may not realize it, but the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SCBDD) is currently supporting 77 individuals with disabilities to maintain competitive employment right here in our local community. Through strong partnerships with Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) and local businesses, we’re seeing more people with… Read more »
We’re excited to partner with Chipotle for a delicious way to give back to Shelby Hills Preschool. Join us for a fundraiser night where 25% of event sales will be donated directly to support our preschool programs! 📅 Event Details: 🌟 Two Ways to Support: 🍴 Why It Matters: Every order placed during the fundraiser… Read more »
Written by: Leigh Anne Wenning, Superintendent At the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities, we often get questions about who can qualify for our services. Because the process can sometimes feel a little confusing, we’d like to share some basics to help clear things up. Across Ohio, every county uses the same assessment tool approved… Read more »
Our Annual Staff In-Service brought our team together for learning, connection, and a bit of fun — including team building activities, department updates, and a hilarious skit from our CEO department. We also took time to recognize some truly amazing team members for their Years of Service. Awards were presented by Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning,… Read more »
Welcome to the 2025 T-Shirt Sale to support Shelby Hills Preschool! Each year Shelby Hills raises money to purchase pumpkins for Fall Fun Day, provide supplies for classrooms, provide crafts for the Christmas Program, and much more. Once again, they’ve collaborated with Ernst Apparel to create an annual fundraiser that shows school spirit! If interested,… Read more »
During this year’s Shelby County Fair in Sidney, Ohio, visitors had the opportunity to take a break from the excitement at the Calming Corner, a peaceful space located inside the Wilson Health Hospitality Tent. Sponsored by Wilson Health and the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the Calming Corner was created as a supportive environment… Read more »
Submitted Story from YMCA to the Sidney Daily News The Sidney-Shelby County YMCA has announced a new addition to its Special Populations locker room — an adult changing table made possible through support from the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities (DD). The upgrade marks another step forward in the YMCA’s ongoing commitment to inclusion,… Read more »