Events

Attend our Advocacy Series: Empowerment Through Connection on November 4, 2026 from 4:30 - 6:00 PM to discuss Financial Literacy, Benefits, & Employment. This event will be held in-person at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood, as well as a virtual option. Questions and RSVP by October 28, 2026 by scanning the QR code on the event flyer, calling 440-350-5172, or emailing Katie.Galloway@LakeBDD.org.

Broadmoor School, Adult Day Programs, and Administrative Offices are closed in observance of Veteran's Day .

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.

No Broadmoor Preschool (only) classes due to staff professional development, events and/or conferences on November 13, 2026.

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.

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 now a Host Site for these classes and will present the courses as offered through the Ohio Supreme Court. Attending the upcoming class: Navigating Through Ethically Challenging Situations on October 15, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM or November 17, 2026 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood - Building C (VGC), 8121 Deepwood Boulevard, Mentor, Ohio 44060. RSVP by calling 440-350-5154 or email Jackie.Sheridan@LakeBDD.org.

We hope you can attend our next Aktion Club meeting on November 18, 2026 from 5:00 - 6:00 PM at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities - Building C (VGC) located at 8121 Deepwood Boulevard in Mentor, Ohio. We will be creating cards with messages of encouragement for community members/residents of care facilities, planning an upcoming donation collection drive, and preparing to elect club officers for the new year. Register to attend by calling 440-350-5173 or email LCBDDAktionClub@gmail.com.

Mark your calendar for our next Lake County Advocacy Meeting on November 24, 2026 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities - Building C (VGC) located at 8121 Deepwood Boulevard in Mentor, Ohio. We will be discussing budgeting basics, credit and debit cards, fraud and scams, and financial security. Presenting at the meeting will be a representative from Theory Federal Credit Union. RSVP required. Email Katie.Galloway@LakeBDD.org or call 440-350-5172.

Broadmoor School is closed for Thanksgiving break November 25 through November 27, 2026. School resumes on November 30, 2026. Please call 440-602-1000 for more information.

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.

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

Agency closed due to holiday observance November 26 - 27, 2026.

Mark your calendars to join us for a fun evening of dancing and friendship at the Footloose Friday Dance on December 4, 2026 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM 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 Katie Galloway at 440-350-5172, Katie.Galloway@LakeBDD.org.