(Greenville, Ohio) – The Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Darke DD) embraces Ohio’s Employment First Initiative of “envisioning a time when every working age adult with developmental disabilities has opportunity to seek jobs that fit their skills and interests.” The board believes in each person’s potential to work and become active members in their community, as stated in their … Read More
Darke DD Series: What’s Your Story? – Anita Greene
Anita Greene is a gifted lady; you could say she has “gifts of the hands (knitting) and gifts of the heart (giving back)”. She has always had a compassionate heart and she enjoys giving back to her community. Anita was just a little girl when her mother taught her to knit. She is left-handed, so she remembers having to sit … Read More
CHANGES IN THE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DD) DELIVERY SYSTEM
The Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Darke DD) has experienced several significant changes over the past few months. Historically, Darke DD has provided facility-based services to Darke County residents having developmental disabilities. Darke DD has always hired direct service staff to provide services based on an individual’s person-centered service plan which was developed by Darke DD staff. The Centers … Read More
When Employers Ask, “Why should I hire someone with a disability?” BRC’s Pam Neff Says, “Why not?”
You don’t have to talk with Pam Neff, Director of Environmental Services at Brethren’s Retirement Community (BRC), long before you realize that she understands that each person has skills, abilities, gifts and talents. After all, Pam’s motto is…”there is a job for everyone.” It takes someone with these core values to see the potential in everyone and over the years … Read More