Update to DarkeDD Transition Plan

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Dear Parents, Family Members, Guardians, and Advocates: I want to share with you the progress we have made as we continue to transform Darke DD adult services to meet federal mandates.  I originally scheduled an informational meeting for October 15th to give you an update on our progress, but I believe our progress is more easily shared in this letter … Read More

Common Threads Network Hosts Informational Session

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The Common Threads Network of Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties is extending an invitation to all families receiving services in southwestern Ohio counties. There will be an informational session on Tuesday, July 28th titled “Critical Updates: Changes to Ohio’s Developmental Disabilities Service System”. Director Martin and other Ohio leaders will share anticipated outcomes of the changes to the developmental … Read More

Locations, dates announced for training sessions required under new Ohio guardianship rules

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Ohio Adult Guardianship Education Course Information and Registration The Supreme Court of Ohio announced on March 10, 2015 the adoption of new rules to govern adult guardianships in Ohio. The Advisory Committee on Children and Families of the Supreme Court recommended the adoption of Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio 66.01 through 66.09, which became effective on June 1, 2015.

Darke DD addresses Federal mandate for ‘conflict-free case management’

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Dear Parents, Guardians, and Self-Advocates: As many of you are aware, the Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Darke DD) has been engaged in discussions regarding our local plan to respond to changes in federal law.  One of the more significant changes requires that county boards of DD in Ohio must comply with federal law regarding ‘conflict-free case management’ – … Read More