theresa.wetzel@lakebdd.org, Author at Lake County Board of DD / Deepwood

Strategic Plan 2023 – 2025 Input Sessions

June 8, 2022

Are you an individual receiving services from the County Board, or a parent, family member, guardian or caregiver of someone receiving services funded by the LCBDD? Attend our Input Meeting on June 22 or July 12. Contact Jodi.Travers@LakeBDD.org or call 440-350-5032 for more information.

Advocacy Meeting: Let’s Explore Ways to Make Friends

June 8, 2022

Join us for our next Advocacy Meeting: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 from 10:00 AM—11:00 AM to explore how to be a friend and ways to make friends. This is a virtual zoom meeting. Please contact lisa.george@lakebdd.org if you are interested in attending and she will send you the zoom link so you can participate. If questions, please call Lisa at 440-350-5173.

Notice to Bidders: Concrete Project & Window Replacement Project

May 27, 2022

Broadmoor School Courtyard Concrete Project and Window Replacement Project open for bids. See www.lakebdd.com news item for details or call 440-350-5100.

Health & Welfare Alerts: Suicide Prevention & Human Trafficking Risks

May 25, 2022

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities recently released two important Health & Welfare Alerts: Suicide Awareness & Prevention and Human Trafficking. Visit https://dodd.ohio.gov/health-and-welfare/health-and-welfare-alerts/health-and-welfare-alerts.

Recognize a Direct Support Professional

May 10, 2022

Visit our website https://lakebdd.org/providers/policies/dsp-recognition/ to learn more about the DSP of the Month program and submit your nomination.

Essay Contest 2022 Winners are Announced!

May 10, 2022

During Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (March 2022), the Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood held an Essay Contest for local students to answer the question: "Why is it important to stand…

Advocacy Council Meeting: Let’s Discuss Diversity & Inclusion

May 3, 2022

Join us for our next Advocacy Meeting: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from 10:00 AM—11:00 AM to talk about the importance of respecting the differences of all people and learn about cultural diversity. This is a virtual zoom meeting. Please contact lisa.george@lakebdd.org if you are interested in attending and she will send you the zoom link so you can participate.

Family Forum: Estate Planning & STABLE Accounts

April 25, 2022

Join us on May 5 to learn and talk with representatives from Hickman and Lowder CO., LPA and the State of Ohio Treasurer’s office in this co-presentation to help you learn about Estate Planning and STABLE Accounts. Sign up by contacting the County Board at (440) 350-5032 or Jodi.Travers@lakebdd.org. This will be a hybrid meeting (in-person presentation with Zoom attendance option available).