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 »
Written by Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning If you’ve ever driven by the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities (SCBDD) on a sunny summer day and thought things might be quiet inside—you’d be surprised! While Shelby Hills Preschool is the only program that takes a break during the summer, the rest of the SCBDD team stays… Read more »
After more than three decades of exceptional service in education and developmental disabilities, Nancy Stiefel is retiring from the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Her career reflects a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families, and her impact will be felt for years to come. Nancy earned her Bachelor of Science… Read more »
Written by: Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning At the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities, supporting families begins at the very start of a child’s life. For infants and toddlers who are showing signs of a delay, or who are born with conditions that may lead to developmental delays, our Early Intervention team is here to… Read more »
Written by: Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning Did you know that one of the priorities of the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities is to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities have the same access to safe, appropriate housing as everyone else? This goal is at the heart of what we do, and we use a… Read more »
After 40 years of dedicated service to children and families, Alison Berning, Early Intervention Speech Therapist at the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities, is retiring. Throughout her distinguished career, Alison has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals and has been an integral part of the Shelby County Developmental Disabilities community…. Read more »