News and Events

The Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood is sponsoring the first annual Deepwood Rocks, which includes an afternoon of performances by local talent, such as acts from Deepwood Idol, the Deepwood Dancers, Hearts for Music, and the one and only Sumrada Band!

August 3, 2019 Noon to 4:00pm at the Mentor Amphitheater

Enjoy kid zone activities and food trucks while strolling the amphitheater grounds to connect with about 50 community resource vendors and service providers. Learn more about Medicaid managed care, STABLE accounts, special needs camps, Special Olympics, recreation services, remote support, adaptive equipment/home modification, employment navigation and transition services for individuals with DD, and so much more!

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This program is for those with special needs such as Autism,
Downs etc.
Come listen to a safety story, do a short hands on activity,
check out the fire trucks and interact with your local
firefighters!
Registration is REQUIRED. Space is limited. Siblings are
encouraged to attend. Parents MUST stay to help their child.
No age limit.
To register please contact Jenna Newman at:
jennanewman13@yahoo.com or TEXT 440-221-3805

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We hope you can join us at one or all of our Family Forum events planned throughout the remainder of 2019. These events are informational and cover topics of interest to the individuals and families we serve. All events start at 6:00 p.m.

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Does music touch your heart or soothe your soul?
Do you like to listen to music or wish you could play music?
Did you see the Special Orchestra at Deepwood Idol and want to join?

Hearts For Music, Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit created to provide kids, teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities find a safe, non-judgmental and friendly place to create music as a team or ensemble. Our Special Needs Orchestra members manipulate and utilize a combination of keyboards, digital devices such as Ipads and acoustic instruments to perform wide range of songs ranging from well known classical symphonies to present day popular music.

Come find out more about Hearts for Music.
Hear them play and find out how you can be a part of the Lake County Ensemble.

Saturday July 13, 2019
2:00 pm at the Administration building.
8121Deepwood Blvd. Mentor 44060

www.heartsformusic.org

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Wednesday June 19th, 5:30-6pm at The Mentor Public Library (on Mentor Ave.)
This program is for those with special needs such as Autism or Downs etc.
Come listen to a couple stories read by the one and only
Firefighter of the year Fireman Jerry!!!
We will do a quick hands on activity and get to see a fireman in gear!
After we can check out the fire trucks in the parking lot (if available)
(Weather depending we will have a water balloon “fight” with Fireman Jerry!)
Registration is REQUIRED. Parents MUST stay to help their child. Siblings
are encouraged to attend. NO age limit!
To register please contact Jenna at: Jennanewman13@yahoo.com
or Text 440-221-3805

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Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities.

Click on links in flyer to access a variety of troups, information and books supporting siblings of people with disabilities.

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The Broadmoor School Class of 2019

Graduation Ceremony

will take place
at Broadmoor School on

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

at 7:00 pm

Reception to follow.

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Western Reserve Junior Service League is holding a Red Stocking Revue on May 17 and 18th. The Special Olympic medal winning Deepwood Dancers will be performing.  Visit www.wrjsl.org or call 440-376-7919 or 440-567-6139 for information or tickets.

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Did you enjoy Deepwood Idol on Saturday or have a friend or family member perform on stage? You can purchase your own Deepwood Idol shirts, water bottles and glasses with the 2019 Deepwood Idol logo.

Download and complete the order form, mail it to or drop it off at the Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood c/o Lynnmarie at 8121 Deepwood Blvd. Mentor, Ohio 44060 by April 25. You may pick up your order after May 22 in the building where you receive services or at the Administration Building at 8121 Deepwood Blvd, Mentor, Ohio 44060.

***Please note that the Women’s t-shirts are fitted so order at least a size larger than you normally wear.

Deepwood Idol Merchandise Order Form

Please join us in the second of our new Family Forum series for 2019. These events are informational, covering topics of interest to the individuals and families we serve.

Join us to learn and talk with representatives from Hickman and Lowder CO., LPA and the State of Ohio Treasurer’s office in this co-presentation to help you learn about Estate Planning and STABLE Accounts.

Presenters: 

David Banas, Attorney at Hickman & Lowder Co., L.P.A.

Nick Hancart, Public Affairs Officer, Ohio Treasurer of State

Wednesday
May 22, 2019

Starts at 6:00 pm

VGC—Building C
Brown Room
8121 Deepwood Blvd
Mentor, Ohio 44060

Questions?
Contact Jodi Travers, Community
Outreach Director
440-350-5032
jodi.travers@
lakebdd.org

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