Shelby County Board of DD Provides Early Intervention Services

Written by Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning Did you know that children who have suspected delays or disabilities may be eligible for free in-home services? The Shelby County Board of DD (SCBDD) provides in-person coaching and therapy to families with children who may be at risk of not meeting milestones. Our early intervention department is staffed… Read more »

February 2022 Provider of the Month

Jessica Elliot - February 2022 Provider of the Month

Congratulations to Jessica Elliot! You are the Shelby County Board of DD’s provider of the month for February 2022! Jessica Elliott has worked at S&H Products since April of 2018. She is a great coworker and always willing to try new things with the individuals she works with. She advocates for individuals and empowers them… Read more »

Para Professional – Sidney Center

NOTICE OF AVAILABLE POSITION POSTING DATE:          January 20, 2022 – February 3, 2022 (or until filled) POSITION:                   Para Professional – Shelby Hills Preschool Classroom (Sidney Location)  QUALIFICATIONS:      High School Graduate.  Ohio Department of Education Aide Permit or willingness to obtain the same.  Successful completion of a physical, BCI/FBI background check and multiple database background checks… Read more »

Reflections for 2022

By Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning It is officially 2022! Like many, the beginning of the year makes me take a look back on where we came from. Having been in the developmental disabilities field for more than 20 years, I can look back and see the evolution of the system, especially the County Board of… Read more »

Winter 2021 Newsletter

News and information from Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Dec 2021 – Feb 2021) CLICK HERE to read the Email Newsletter (Includes links to extra photos and videos) Or view the printer friendly edition:

Fall 2021 Newsletter

News and information from Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Sept 2021 – Nov 2021). CLICK HERE to read the Email Newsletter (Includes links to extra photos and videos) Or view the printer friendly edition:

Many Things To Be Grateful For

By Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning In November, we often think about the aspects of our lives that we are grateful for. I am not only grateful for many things personally, but my work life is also filled with many people that I can’t help but be thankful for. Our employees at the Shelby County Board… Read more »

Shelby County Board of DD Celebrates National Disability Employment Month

If you’re like me, you’ve probably noticed the help wanted signs at many places in our community. It seems like everyone desperately needs employees, no matter what type of work is being done. One potentially untapped pool of workers is people with disabilities. Employers who overlook people with disabilities may be missing out on great… Read more »

Shelby County Board of DD Appreciates Direct Support Professionals

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 »

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 »