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

Calling All High School Students – Essay Contest

March 4, 2022

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood is holding an Essay Contest open to all High School students who are residents of Lake County, Ohio. Winning prize value $200/runner-up $100 value. Visit lakebdd.org for details.

Side By Side With Natalia

March 2, 2022

Natalia's story is one of perseverance and working side by side with community agencies and resources to reach success. Let's hear from Natalia's mom Elizabeth to learn more about her story and the role of Early Intervention.

March DD Month Origins

March 2, 2022

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

February 18, 2022

Farewell to Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood Board Members Tom Tarantino and Tom Hunter.

Emery Thrives with EI Resources

February 14, 2022

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

February 2, 2022

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

February 1, 2022

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 lisa.george@lakebdd.org for zoom link so that you can attend this virtual meeting.

February Virtual Activities – Community Recreation

January 31, 2022

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.