The Ohio State University Nisonger Center is looking for self-advocates and family members of people with developmental disabilities to be interviewers. Interviewers will conduct face-to-face conversations with Ohioans with disabilities for the National Core Indicators (NCI) Adult Consumer Statewide Surveys Project (www.nationalcoreindicators.org). To apply online go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCIapplication. If you have questions please contact project staff member, Anna Sigman, for … Read More
Special Olympics Basketball and Cheerleading Info
Please see the links below for important 2017 Special Olympics basketball information. Adult Basketball Team Information School Age – Slammers – Basketball Team Information Adult Cheer Information
Darke DD to Hold Public Forum for Feedback on Strategic Plan
The Darke County Board of DD will accept public feedback regarding its proposed annual action and strategic plans on December 7, 2016. Darke DD is required by Ohio Administrative Code to “have a mechanism for accepting public feedback regarding the strategic plan and strategic plan progress reports.” The December 7th meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Conference … Read More
Ohio STABLE Account
STABLE Accounts give people with special needs more independence and financial security What is a STABLE Account? A STABLE Account is an investment account available to eligible individuals with disabilities. STABLE Accounts are made possible by the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (“ABLE”) Act. STABLE Accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest money without losing eligibility … Read More
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Darke DD is proud to support National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. “#InclusionWorks” How are you planning to observe National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)? Held each October, NDEAM aims to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate … Read More