The Kiwanis Aktion Club of Shelby County is wrapping YOUR gifts! Simply bring your gifts to the Shelby County Board of DD on any of the dates below and for a donation, Aktion Club members will wrap, ribbon and gift tag all of your holiday gifts! A waiting area is available or you may drop… Read more »
SCBDD implements remote support program By Aimee Hancock ahancocksaimmediamidwest.com SIDNEY — The Shelby County Board of Development Disabilities now offers an in-home support service aimed to provide further independence for its clients. Remote support, also known as remote monitoring, is a budding service model that combines technology and direct care to assist people with developmental disabilities…. Read more »
We are very grateful to all of our staff, as well as the people and families served who assisted us with the accreditation process this year. During the process Advocates had an opportunity to present on the supports they receive from Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities to the Accreditation Review Committee. The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities awarded… Read more »
The staff of SCBDD would like to wish Laura a happy retirement. We welcome Leigh Anne and look forward to working under her leadership. Click here to view the article from Sidney Daily News:
Congratulations to November’s Provider of the Month Betty Murphy. Betty has been dedicated to her job and the people she supports for over 18 years and is great to work with. She is always willing to assist people with getting their transportation set up so they are able to get to and from work. She helps… Read more »
Congratulations to October’s Provider of the Month Jeni Meyer. Jeni has been a provider for six months and consistently demonstrates honesty, compassion, and professionalism. Jeni has the following to say about being a Direct Service Professional: “A good day at work to me would be when I can make sure the client is comfortable, and that… Read more »
Why is Ohio’s DD Waiver Waiting List Changing? Over a 24-month period, organizations representing people with developmental disabilities, family members, guardians, county boards, private providers, and the State of Ohio worked together to come up with a new way for Ohio to manage its waiting list as part of the “Fix The List” coalition. The solution they created is outlined in this brochure. This… Read more »
Changes to Ohio’s Waiting List for Home and Community-Based Services Waivers effective September 1, 2018, make it easier to identify a person’s needs and arrange needed services. The changes to the Waiting List include a new statewide assessment tool, the Ohio Assessment for Immediate Need and Current Need, used to better understand a person’s need for… Read more »
The Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities has received the Green Business Certification through the Dayton Regional Green initiative. This certification starts with an energy audit which is a comprehensive assessment of a building’s energy use throughout its operations. The purpose of the audit is identifying the most cost-effective opportunities to reduce energy usage through… Read more »
7/9/2018 Localife 1/2 SCBDD visits local Rotary Club SIDNEY — The June 11, 2018, Rotary Lunch guest speakers were Superintendent of the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SCBDD) Laura Zureich and Appointment Manager Jeff Coaty. Also joining Laura and Jeff were Felicity Berry and Julie Casiano, advocates for the good work that SCBDD does… Read more »