Events

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.

The Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities' Employment Navigation team is excited to announce a new collaboration--Workforce Connection! Our mission is to connect inclusive employers with the professionals, organizations, and advocates who support job seekers with developmental disabilities. We strive to build partnerships that create meaningful, sustainable employment opportunities for all. We will be hosting meetings from 8:30-9:30 AM, with open networking taking place from 9:30-10:00 AM on May 6, August 5, and November 25, 2026. Meetings will be held at the Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood (Building C), located at 8121 Deepwood Boulevard in Mentor, Ohio. If you cannot attend in person you can join remotely via Zoom. We hope you can engage with us! Questions? Email EmploymentNavigation@LakeBDD.org or call 440-350-5145.

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.

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 attend the May 19, 2026 session of our Advocacy Series - Empowerment Through Connection. At this gathering, we will focus on finding comfort together. Times such as Mother's Day and Father's Day can be especially difficult for anyone grieving the loss of a parent, child, or caregiver. This gathering is designed to offer comfort, connection, and understanding. Meeting will be held 3:30 – 4:30 PM at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood - VGC Building located at 8121 Deepwood Boulevard in Mentor, Ohio 44060. RSVP by May 16 by calling 440-350-5173 or email Ashley.Cozzens@LakeBDD.org.

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

Mark your calendar for our next Lake County Advocacy Meeting on May 26, 2026 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM. We will talk about Mental Health Awareness. Guest speaker Amanda French from Signature Health will join us at the meeting.  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.

Graduation ceremony for LEEP students term 2025-2026 in on May 28, 2026. Congratulations! Details will be sent to the families of graduates. Questions? Please call 440-602-1000. 

Broadmoor School last day for term 2025-2026 is 6/02/2026. Early dismissal 1:30 PM. Questions? Call 440-602-1000.

Join us for a water safety session led by the City of Willowick lifeguards as part of our advocacy series "Empowerment Through Connection". This session will cover basic water safety tips and awareness strategies. Note: No swimming will be involved. Dress for the weather - wear sunglasses and sunscreen. The activity takes place Friday, June 5, 2026 from 10 AM – 11 AM at the Manry Pool located at 30100 Arnold Road, Willowick, Ohio 44095Questions and RSVP by June 1, 2026 by scanning the QR code on the flyer, calling 440-350-5172, or emailing Katie.Galloway@LakeBDD.org.