(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
Bowling Day With Friends and Recreational Bowling
Ohio Darke County Bowling Day with Friends: When: Saturday, March 12th Where: Treaty Lanes, Greenville Time: 1:00-3:00pm * This is a FREE bowling day for all athletes. We have invited our friends from Preble County to come bowl with us. Everyone will bowl two games and we will have door prizes. Come join the fun! Recreational Bowling: When: … 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
2016 Systems Transformation Conference: Moving Forward Together
March 2, 2016 Crowne Plaza North | 6500 Doubletree Ave. | Columbus, OH 43229 The Employment First Initiative led by The Ohio Department of Development Disabilities is pleased to present a one-day conference regarding Systems Transformation. The conference will offer quality sessions and networking opportunities focused on meeting the needs of Ohio provider organizations and helping to address the challenges … Read More