Written by Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning There is a very special week in September that we at the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities like to celebrate. The week is Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week and was celebrated the 10th – 16th this month. You may be wondering what a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is… Read more »
Written by Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning After months of working behind the scenes and advocating for the need for higher wages for Direct Support Professionals, Ohio has included a historic rate increase to assist with raising the average wage for that role in the 2024 state budget. In case you’re not aware, Direct Support Professionals… Read more »
Written by Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning I was recently at an event in my community, and someone asked me about my plans for summer break. It made me wonder if people know what we do in the summer at SCBDD, so I thought I would share a few highlights. Shelby Hills Preschool does close in… Read more »
Written by Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) or providers are the backbone to the developmental disabilities (DD) service system. They are a critical piece, and without them, people with DD go without services that they need. The Shelby County Board of DD does not typically provide direct services in homes or day… Read more »
The Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities welcomes Woody the Therapy Dog to their growing staff. Woody is a Great Pyrenees mix that belongs to the Shelby Hills school nurse, Deb Graham. Nurse Deb will also be Woody’s handler while he is working as the facility therapy dog. For the past year, Nurse Deb and… Read more »
Written by: Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning March is celebrated nationally as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. At the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities, we want to shine a light on people of all abilities. People with developmental disabilities (DD) are our friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family members; and our community is stronger when we include… Read more »
Applications may be submitted securely online for preschoolers ages 3-5 years old for the 2023-2024 school year beginning Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. Please review the frequently asked questions, step-by-step directions, and system requirements below. We then invite you to test your computer system by completing the test document. If you do not… Read more »
Congratulations to Laurie Hughes! You are the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities provider of the month for February 2023! Pictured above is Laurie with her client, Mary. Laurie has worked with Mary for 3 years. Mary says she loves working with her. Laurie is very dedicated and dependable. She keeps busy and always makes… Read more »
Congratulations to Amber Sommer! You are the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities provider of the month for November 2022! Amber is an amazing advocate for the individuals she works with. She helps them achieve goals and do what they want in their lives. Amber goes above and beyond to assist in anyway she can…. Read more »
Written by Amy Kerrigan The Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SCBDD) Early Intervention program teamed up with Blooming Bridge Music Therapy to expand services offered to Shelby County families. Families enrolled in the Early Intervention program were invited to attend group music therapy sessions alongside peers and SCBDD therapists. SCBDD Early Intervention… Read more »