Events

Special Olympics Lake County Big Footer 5K takes place on March 29, 2026. For details visit www.GreaterClevelandXC.com or call Special Olympics Lake County Ohio Coordinator Chris Bundy at 440-350-5119.

Mark your calendar for our next Lake County Advocacy Meeting on March 31, 2026 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. We will be discussing the Rights of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The meeting will be held at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities - Building C (VGC) located at 8121 Deepwood Boulevard in Mentor, Ohio. RSVP required. Contact Ashley Cozzens at Ashley.Cozzens@LakeBDD.org or call 440-350-5173.

Broadmoor School, Adult Day Programs, and Administrative Offices are closed in observance of the holiday.

Broadmoor School, Adult Day Programs, and Administrative Offices are closed in observance of the holiday.

Join us for our next Youth Empowerment Group meeting. Topics that may be covered include self-advocacy, independence, effective communication, and community participation. Participants must be Lake County students ages 14-22 years who are eligible for LCBDD services. Event takes place 5:30 - 6:30 PM at the Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood - Building C (VGC), 8121 Deepwood Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060. Questions/register by emailing Transition.Services@LakeBDD.org.

We invite all Transition-Age Students (14-22 years old) in Lake County, Ohio to join us on April 9, 2026 to meet the Recreation Services team to learn about local recreation opportunities and Special Olympics Lake County. RSVP by calling Nicole Fisher at 440-350-5071 or email Transition.Services@lakebdd.org. Visit www.LakeBDD.org to learn more about Recreation Services.

General Board Meeting for the LCBDD/Deepwood. Agenda and meeting minutes for all Board meetings are located at www.LakeBDD.org/board-members/. Call 440-350-5100 with questions and to confirm meeting date and time.

We hope you can join us at the upcoming Aktion Club meeting on April 22, 2026 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Meeting will be held at Eleanor B. Garfield Park located at 7967 Mentor Avenue in Mentor, OH 44060. Please meet in the parking lot and we will then go together to assemble for our meeting. This activity will be weather dependent. If you have gardening gloves, please bring them with you. Register to attend by calling 440-350-5173 or email LCBDDAktionClub@gmail.com.

Are you a Guardian appointed by the Probate Court? If yes, you are required to obtain at least 3 hours of continuing education credits each year. We’re here to help! The Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood is Host Site for these classes and will present the courses as offered through the Ohio Supreme Court. Attend one of three meetings available in April 2026 at the LCBDD Vocational Guidance Center (VGC) Training Room, 8121 Deepwood Boulevard, Mentor, Ohio 44060. Learn more and RSVP to 440-350-5131 or Chris.Humphrey@LakeBDD.org.

Are you a Guardian appointed by the Probate Court? If yes, you are required to obtain at least 3 hours of continuing education credits each year. We’re here to help! The Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood is Host Site for these classes and will present the courses as offered through the Ohio Supreme Court. Attend one of three meetings available in April 2026 at the LCBDD Vocational Guidance Center (VGC) Training Room, 8121 Deepwood Boulevard, Mentor, Ohio 44060. Learn more and RSVP to 440-350-5131 or Chris.Humphrey@LakeBDD.org.

Mark your calendar for our next Lake County Advocacy Meeting on April 28, 2026 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. We will learn about self-soothing techniques and participate in Chair Yoga with Purple Lotus Yoga Studio. The meeting will be held at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities - Building C (VGC) located at 8121 Deepwood Boulevard in Mentor, Ohio. RSVP required. Contact Ashley Cozzens at Ashley.Cozzens@LakeBDD.org or call 440-350-5173.

Are you a Guardian appointed by the Probate Court? If yes, you are required to obtain at least 3 hours of continuing education credits each year. We’re here to help! The Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood is Host Site for these classes and will present the courses as offered through the Ohio Supreme Court. Attend one of three meetings available in April 2026 at the LCBDD Vocational Guidance Center (VGC) Training Room, 8121 Deepwood Boulevard, Mentor, Ohio 44060. Learn more and RSVP to 440-350-5131 or Chris.Humphrey@LakeBDD.org.

Mark your calendars to join us for a fun evening of dancing and friendship at the Footloose Friday Dance -- Nashville Nights. Friday, May 1, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Lake Metroparks Painesville Township Park, 1025 Hardy Road, Painesville, Ohio 44077. Admission is FREE. Refreshments and drinks will be available. Participants must be at least 18 years old and eligible to receive county board services. Arrive at the front entrance to review rules and sign in. RSVP required. Contact Ashley Cozzens at 440-350-5173 or Ashley.Cozzens@LakeBDD.org.