November 2019

Strategic Plan Focus Groups
Brad Schneider will be hosting three focus group meetings to gather feedback and input on our strategic plan.

December 2019

2017-2019 Strategic Plan Progress Report
December 31, 2019 will mark the official end of the 2017-2019 Strategic Plan.

January 2020

2020-2022 Strategic Plan Adopted
During the Board Meeting on December 12, 2019, board members unanimously voted to adopt the proposed 2020-2022 Strategic Plan.

February 2020

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (NDDAM)
It’s hard to believe but NDDAM is just around the corner!

March 2020

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (NDDAM)
NDDAM is here and we have a month full of fun ahead!

April 2020

For many of us, we have now somewhat settled in to what is being called our “new normal.” You may be navigating a new work from home schedule

May 2020

On May 5, 2020, Superintendent Hodge provided an update on DCBDD’s response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic.

June 2020

This Annual Report highlights a few of the many accomplishments of 2019! From the completion of our 2017-2019 Strategic Plan

July 2020

Seeing AI – A Microsoft App
Designed for the blind and low vision community, this research project harnesses the power of AI to describe people, text, currency, color, and objects.

August 2020

Please join us in celebrating Deb Gibson and Keith Matlack on their retirements! To honor these two outstanding individuals

September 2020

DCBDD will be closed on the following dates in September
September 7 – Labor Day
September 24 beginning at 12 PM – Little Brown Jug Day

October 2020

This October marks the 75th Anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)!

November 2020

Join DCBDD for its 2nd annual Technology First Conference. This year’s event will occur online via Zoom and Facebook Live.

December 2020

Technology First Conference
Did you miss this year’s Tech Conference? Don’t worry – it was recorded!

January 2021

DCBDD Closings in January
January 1, 2021 for New Year’s Day
January 18, 2021 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 2021

DCBDD Closed- February 15, 2021
DCBDD will be closed February 15, 2021 in recognition of President’s Day.

March 2021

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

April 2021

April is Autism Acceptance Month
On April 2, join us by wearing blue to support World Autism Day!

May 2021

SNAP-Ed Nutrition Nuggets
DCBDD is partnering with the SNAP-Ed program at The Ohio State University Extension Office in Delaware

June 2021

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Committed to Offering Engaging, Inclusive Guest Experiences for All
New for the 2021 Season:

July 2021

Accessible & Inclusive Playgrounds
Accessible and inclusive playgrounds allow all children to play alongside one another

August 2021

Are you ready for back to school season?
Here’s how your smart home can help improve your school year routine:

September 2021

Meet your new Programs and Services team, learn about DCBDD’s renewal levy, and increase awareness for DSP appreciation and voter registration.

October 2021

Learn about National Disability Employment Awareness Month, DCBDD’s new website, and STABLE accounts.