This news section features communications directly from the County Board. Be sure to check this page periodically to make sure you have the most up to date information.
Community Recreation Brochure for Day Programs
Other Correspondence
County Board General News
Let’s Celebrate and Recognize DSPs!
September 15, 2021
We'd like recognize and show appreciation for all of the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) that provide services to the individuals who live and work in Lake County, Ohio. In particular, during the week of September 12-18, which is National DSP Recognition Week.
Health & Welfare Alert: Summertime Safety
May 28, 2021
Read Health & Welfare Alert Summertime Safety 2021: https://dodd.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/dodd/health-and-welfare/health-and-welfare-alerts/alert-summer-safety-may-2021.
Recognizing and Responding to Medical Emergencies
May 19, 2021
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities recently released its Health & Welfare Alert as a means to educate DSPs (and all readers) on how to recognize and respond to medical emergencies: http://www.dodd.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/dodd/health-and-welfare/health-and-welfare-alerts/health-and-welfare-alert-responding-to-emergencies.
Health & Welfare Alert: Know the Facts about COVID-19 Vaccine
January 25, 2021
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) just released a very informative Health and Welfare…
Meet the Provider Support Team
November 20, 2020
Jammelle Hodge and Lisa Sopko join Samantha Crookall to round out the Provider Support team…
Chandler is Communicating Better Than Ever
October 28, 2020
It's uplifting to hear parents say that Broadmoor School's Early Intervention program has made a…
January 2020 Health and Welfare Alert
January 9, 2020
Preventing Falls 5 Top Causes of Falls Medication Weakness and lack of mobility Chronic conditions…
Staying safe during Winter Weather
November 22, 2019
This DODD alert provides critical information to caregivers about safety precautions that ensure people with…