Events

Mark your calendar for our next Lake County Advocacy Meeting on October 28, 2025 from 10:00 - 11:00 AM.
The topic of discussion is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. We will share employment experiences, followed by an interview skills workshop. 
The meeting will be held at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities - Building C (VGC) located at 8121 Deepwood Boulevard in Mentor, Ohio.  Register / Questions: Contact Ashley Cozzens at Ashley.Cozzens@LakeBDD.org or call 440-350-5173.

Join us at the Aktion Club Meeting on October 29, 2025 from 5 - 6 PM. We will be meeting at the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities, located at 8121 Deepwood Boulevard in Mentor, Ohio. RSVP by calling 440-350-5173 or email LBCDDAktionClub@LakeBDD.org. Dress in costume and kick off the season with some fun! Aktion Club is a community service organization for adults with disabilities dedicated to making a positive impact in Lake County. This organization meets monthly and offers benefits of friendship, fellowship, fun, but most importantly extends the opportunity to collaborate on a variety of projects that help our community.

Join us at the Broadmoor School Open House / Resource Fair on 11/06/2025 from 6:30-7:30 PM. Questions? Call 440-602-1000.  

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

We hope you can attend the next session of our Advocacy Grief and Loss Series. Grieving the loss of a loved one is never easy—especially during the holidays. Join us in a safe, supportive space to explore your feelings, honor your loved one’s memory, and connect with community resources to help you navigate the season. Date: November 12, 2025Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m .Location: Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood - VGC Building located at 8121 Deepwood Boulevard in Mentor, Ohio 44060.RSVP by November 3, 2025 by calling 440-350-5173, emailing Ashley.Cozzens@LakeBDD.org or scanning the QR code on the flyer.

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.

Join us on 11/18/2025 from 8:30-9:30AM and learn and share with other employers about inclusive hiring and employment practices and the value of employing individuals with disabilities. Call 440-350-1050 ext. 3105 for more details.

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

Mark your calendars to join us for a fun evening of dancing and friendship at the Footloose Friday Dance -- Ski Lodge Vibe on Friday, December 5, 2025 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.