March DD Month Origins
Learn more about DD Month origins at https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/speech/proclamation-5613-national-developmental-disabilities-awareness-month-1987.
Farewell to Two Dedicated Board Members
Farewell to Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood Board Members Tom Tarantino and Tom Hunter.
Emery Thrives with EI Resources
Emery started with Crossroads Health and Early Intervention (EI) in 2020 because she had a developmental delay. Emery's mom, Lauren, shared with us that it was one of the best decisions they have ever made.
It’s Recreation Craft Time – Let’s Make Snow Ice Cream
It's craft time with Recreation Services! Visit https://youtu.be/XXKbHBUBgP4 to spend time with Ellana and Kara as they make ice cream out of snow.
Join Us at the Advocacy Meeting on February 15
Last month at our Lake County Advocacy Meeting, we resolved to live life with meaning and do what matters, with the people who matter most. Contact [email protected] for zoom link so that you can attend this virtual meeting.
February Virtual Activities – Community Recreation
COVID-19 might have derailed some of our Community Recreation activities for February, but it doesn't stop us from getting creative and offering a month full of virtual options. Go to our website at www.lakebdd.org/community-recreation-program/ to view
the virtual activities available in the Community Recreation brochure.
Participate in the Art Celebration 2022
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood is hosting an Art Celebration event for any Lake County resident eligible for County Board services.
Indoor Recreation & Special Olympics Lake County Activities Canceled for February
For the month of FEBRUARY, we are canceling all INDOOR Recreation Services and Special Olympics Lake County activities as a precautionary measure to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, which is on the rise.