Every day, people with developmental disabilities face barriers to accessing basic services and facilities, preventing them from fully participating in their communities. In Delaware County alone, over 2200 people are supported by the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and many struggle to find accessible public restrooms, attend inclusive conferences and meetings, and navigate public infrastructure designed without their needs in mind. DCBDD applied for one-time ARPA funds from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, and was awarded nearly $600,000 for use in 2024. These funds have allowed DCBDD to take concrete steps towards creating a more inclusive and accessible Ohio, one that recognizes and values the contributions of all citizens.
Grant Focus Area 1: Accessible Communities
- City of Delaware
- ADA door openers at Mingo Park Recreation Center
- ADA door openers at Unity Community Center
- ADA door openers at Public Works
- Delaware County District Library
- AccessiBe widget license for DCDL website
- AlbacMat emergency evacuation & rescue mats and holder for Main Library & Liberty Branch
- Emergency alert intercom for Main Library
- Outreach van for at-home book deliveries
- Delaware County
- ADA door openers at Wolf Building
- Ohio State Parks Foundation
- Accessible playground equipment for Delaware State Park
- Orange Township
- ADA door opener for accessible changing room at North Orange Park’s Aquatic Center
- Preservation Parks
- “Braille Trail” at Hogback Ridge Park
- Accessible restroom facility at Hogback Ridge Park
- SourcePoint
- ADA door opener for accessible locker room
- Wornstaff Memorial Public Library
- Installation of accessible water fountain
Grant Focus Area 2: Universal Changing Tables
- Columbus Clippers
- Universal changing table in Huntington Park
- Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Delaware County
- Universal changing table in Wolf Building
- Franklin County Historical Society
- Universal changing table in COSI
- IKEA (Polaris)
- Two universal changing tables
- Kroger (Powell)
- Universal changing table for new location
- Momentum Refresh
- Fully accessible, mobile restroom vehicle with universal changing table for community events
- Orange Township
- Universal changing table at North Orange Park’s Aquatic Center
- Preservation Parks
- Universal changing table for new accessible restroom facility at Hogback Ridge Park
- SourcePoint
- Universal changing table for accessible locker room
- Union County DD
- Universal changing table for mobile event trailer
- Union County YMCA
- Universal changing table
Grant Focus Area 3: Inclusive Meetings and Conferences
- Genoa Township
- ADA door openers at Township Hall
- Hearing loop system at Township Hall