Written by Leigh Anne Wenning In September, we take a moment to recognize and appreciate our direct support professionals (DSP). This month we invited all Shelby County DSPs to a family fun event at Vandemark Farms to kick off DSP Appreciation Week. To be completely honest though, we appreciate our Direct Support Professionals on a… Read more »
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Shelby County Board of DD Back In Person Full-Time
By Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning The Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities has been meeting, mostly in-person throughout the pandemic. We are 100% back in person as of August. Our board consists of seven members, who are appointed by the Shelby County Commissioners and by the Probate Judge. These board members serve terms of four… Read more »
August 2021 Provider of the Month
Congratulations to Amanda Stout! You are the Shelby County Board of DD’s provider of the month for August 2021! Amanda has worked in the DD field for 9 years. She worked as a Program Supervisor for 1 & 1/2 years. When asked what a good day at work is, she said “A good day at… Read more »
Busy All Year ‘Round
Written By: Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning At the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SCBDD), we provide valuable services and supports to people with disabilities in our community all year round. The majority of SCBDD employees work 12 months a year and summer always brings more opportunities for our employees to stay busy and connect… Read more »
July 2021 Provider of the Month
Congratulations to Riley Snyder! You are the Shelby County Board of DD’s provider of the month for July 2021! Riley has worked in the DD field for about 6 years and as an independent provider for 2 years. He is compassionate and wants the best for the individuals he works with. Riley is very calm… Read more »
June 2021 Provider of the Month
Congratulations to Alicia Howard! You are the Shelby County Board of DD’s provider of the month for June 2021! Alisha goes above and beyond in supporting individuals. She works tirelessly to ensure the health and safety of the people whom she serves. That is why we are so impressed with her level of dedication! Alicia… Read more »
May 2021 Provider of the Month
Congratulations to Elizabeth “Betsey” Nave! You are Shelby Co Board of DD’s Provider of the Month for May 2021. Betsey shares a positive energy with all of her clients. She promotes each client’s unique goals and outcomes. Betsey is also great with connecting to her clients. She really gets to know each and every one… Read more »
Shelby County Board of DD Celebrates Graduation
By Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning Here at the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities, the month of May means graduations for us too. Not only are we celebrating our Shelby Hills Preschool graduates, but we are celebrating the students we work with in schools all over Shelby County who are graduating. For Shelby Hills Preschool,… Read more »
April is Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month or National Autism Awareness Month. This month is designated to promote awareness of autism and autism spectrum disorders and shine light on the unique abilities that people with autism bring. Autism is a neurological condition that is typically diagnosed by the age of 3, but may be diagnosed later in… Read more »
New Big Buddies Program at Ft. Loramie School
Many high school students are looking for volunteer work to build their resumes for entering college and the workforce. There are also many preschool aged children with developmental disabilities who need mentors and love making new friends. This is just one of many great reasons to join the new Big Buddies Program at Ft. Loramie… Read more »