News and Events

Here’s a great opportunity for you to showcase a favorite or meaningful photograph that encapsulates our 2018 CommUNITY theme. This year’s theme encompasses all things that help tell the story of who we are, where we live and how we inspire and promote inclusivity.  Use your creativity and imagination to show off your photographic talent to showcase #commUNITY2ME. Photographs can include people (or no people) from home settings to business partnerships, or special mementoes to items of local nostalgia. Anything that meaning to you and is reflective of Lake County.

A panel of community members and leaders will judge all photo submissions and select photographs which will then be enlarged and displayed in public spaces throughout our Agency, as well as Lake County in various fashion. Due to the potential for community display and news coverage, photographs must be the original property of the person submitting the photo and image consents must be secured.

Winners will receive prizes including, but not limited to, Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood branded gear. The deadline for all entries is July 27, 2018.Contest_Photo_ 2018 Theme Photo Submission Guide 07-09-2018

Photo Submission Guide PDF

Please take this opportunity to have conversations about choking prevention with those you support, families, in staff and team meetings. Share information available on the Department’s wesbite through emails, newsletters and in writing. Together, we can raise awareness and reduce choking related incidents for Ohioans with developmental disabilites. Thank you.

As you know, choking related incidents are often the most preventable medical emergencies and deaths for Ohioans with IDD. Last year, 17 people died of choking related incidents. Fortunately, in 381 occurrences, staff acted fast and saved a life! Back blows (104) or abdominal thrusts (277) were utilized those times to assist a choking person. Pacing, incorrect diet textures and lack of proper supports were identified as contributing factors in these incidents. These incidents occurred in all different settings (family homes, individual homes, Developmental Centers, ICFs, in the community, workshops) to people of all ages.

http://dodd.ohio.gov/HealthandSafety/Pages/Tool-Kits.aspx

We know you might have questions regarding Ohio’s new Waiver Wait List Rule. To help, the Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood‘s Service & Support Administration is offering in-person Wait List Wednesday sessions to provide an overview of the philosophy and needs-based concept driving the New Wait List Rule. Following the overview, there will be time for personal discussions with members of our SSA team to address specific questions. Flyer_Waiver Wait List_July 2018 – FINAL

Sights & Sounds

View the video created by the Lake County Historical society. Lake County’s story has many proud chapters, but few shine brighter than its leadership in caring for those who are most vulnerable. It happened many years & took the dedication of many to turn a grass roots movement into a centerpiece of service to many hundreds of families. It’s remarkable to see how far we’ve come.

Scroll down to find “Sunny Lane: A place for every child” to click on a link to the video.

Rate, Review and Realize the value. Provider Guide Plus.

SSA Corner May 2018- Provider Guide Plus

Learn about human trafficking affecting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and ways to identify and establish supports.

Wood County Human Trafficking training

Learn about providers in Lake County. Meet representatives from Providers offering Adult Day, Residential, Transportation and other services. Attend break out sessions about Transition and employment services, MI/DD and remote monitoring.

Provider Fair

Join us for a fun night benefitting individuals with developmental disabilities. April 21 at Normandy Party Center $40.00, per person, includes family style dining, open bar, pizza appetizers, music and dancing. Side boards, 50/50 raffle, auctions and door prizes 440-539-2204

Reverse Raffle for LCADD

Learn more about Guardianship with Judge Mark J. Bartolotta from the Lake County Probate Court Hosted by the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood April 18, 2018 Event begins at 6:00 p.m. Vocational Guidance Building (VGC) 8121 Deepwood Blvd Mentor, Ohio 44060 No registration necessary If questions, call Service and Support Administration at 440-350-5145

Guardianship Information Night

It will be held in Broadmoor School’s Gymnasium on Friday, April 20, 2018 from 10:00-11:00.

Creative Arts Fair at Broadmoor School