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Lake County Commissioners Proclaim March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March 7, 2024
We are honored that the Lake County Commissioners proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month at their meeting on March 7. We are also thrilled that Ian Carter attended the meeting alongside County Board representatives, his family, and his friends. He spoke about his activities and interests in demonstration of how the County Board and community supports and services have enriched his life.
Contest for Lake County High School Students
March 6, 2024
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and the Lake County Board of DD/Deepwood is again holding its annual Essay Contest, which is only open to students who attend High School in Lake County, Ohio. This year, the contest theme is 'Opening Doors In 2024.'
In-Home Appointments Help EI Progress for Andrew
February 29, 2024
Andrew's mom Danielle shared the benefits of receiving Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) services through Early Intervention (EI) with Shirley Pallaise through the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Deepwood.
Enjoy a Unique Performance that Embraces Diversity
February 27, 2024
Individuals who receive services from the Lake County Board of DD at Private Provoder Deepwood Industries' Willoughby Branch Program will be performing in a play based off of the popular book "We Are All Different, Yet The Same" -- a Twinkl Original -- on March 20, 2024. This is a free event open to the public and will take place at Andrews Osborne Academy Performing Arts, located at 38588 Mentor Avenue in Willoughby, Ohio.
Art Celebration 2024
February 7, 2024
Art Celebration event at the Great Lakes Mall. We courage any Lake County resident eligible for County Board services to participate in our Art Celebration 2024 Artwork can be any drawing, mixed media, painting, photography, etc. and must be dropped off by February 29, 2024 to the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities/Deepwood at 8121 Deepwood Blvd in Mentor, Ohio to the attention of Ashley Cozzens. Call 440-350-5173 or email [email protected] for more information.
Time for the Big Footer 5K to Benefit Special Olympics Lake County
January 17, 2024
Join us as a participant or a fan at the 2024 Big Footer 5K to support Special Olympics Lake County Ohio! Call Chris Bundy at 440-350-5119 or email [email protected]. with questions.
Pathways to Careers Open House at Auburn Career Center
January 16, 2024
Pathways to Careers is a partnership to improve post-secondary education options for students who have…
Margo Surpasses Expectations With Early Intervention Supports
January 4, 2024
Margo received Early Intervention Services at Broadmoor School in Mentor, Ohio as part of program offered by the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities.