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County Board General News
Introducing The Quarterly Connection Newsletter – April 2023 Issue
March 30, 2023
We are excited to introduce The Quarterly Connection, a newsletter from the Service & Support Administration and Investigative Services Departments to share information about the County Board’s services and hot topics in the developmental disabilities field.
Early Intervention Tips and Tricks Help Dylan
March 28, 2023
Guidance through Early Intervention can help a family find their way. Dylan's mom, Samantha, shared with us that it was one of the best decisions they ever made.
Lori Rivers is Day Services DSP of the Month for March!
March 24, 2023
Congratulations to Lori Rivers for being recognized by the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Deepwood as Day Services Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Month for March!
Mary Reyes is Residential DSP of the Month for March!
March 24, 2023
Congratulations to Mary Reyes for being recognized by the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Deepwood as Residential Provider Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Month for March!
Shalonda Brown is the Independent DSP of the Month for March!
March 24, 2023
Congratulations to Shalonda Brown for being recognized by the Lake County Board of Developmental Disabilities / Deepwood as Independent Provider Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Month for March!
Pathways to Careers Benefits Businesses, Individual with Developmental Disabilities, and our Community
March 2, 2023
Pathways to Careers - Improving Post-Secondary Education Options for Students with Developmental Disabilities
Let the Celebration of Art Begin!
February 28, 2023
Throughout March, almost 100 pieces of artwork created by individuals who have developmental disabilities will be on display at the Great Lakes Mall in Mentor, Ohio.
This year, we asked that art submissions reflect what it means to be 'Uniquely Me in 2023'. We were inspired by the entries and think you will be too!
Keep connected with us view our E-News and follow up on social media @DeepwoodLakeDD to see updates and photos of the artwork. Follow #UniquelyMeIn2023 to see all that is being celebrated in March Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
Health & Welfare Alert: Winter Weather
February 28, 2023
The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities recently released an important Health & Welfare Alert: Winter Weather. This alert provides critical information to caregivers about winter weather safety for people who have developmental disabilities. Visit https://dodd.ohio.gov/health-and-welfare/health-and-welfare-alerts/alert-winter-safety-2023.