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
Ohio House, Senate Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Improve Quality of Life for People with Disabilities
The Ohio ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act allows individuals with disabilities to create tax-advantaged accounts. Similar to 529 plans, the tax-advantaged accounts will benefit those with disabilities, as well as their families. Click here to read the full press release. Click here for additional overview.
Darke DD Helps Youth Look Toward Their Future
Switching Gears students enjoyed another week of action packed learning – partly focusing on cooking, budgeting, and grocery shopping. The Summer Youth Program, offered through the Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Darke DD) not only teaches kids work skills, the youth also spend time learning independent living skills. When asked about their hopes and dreams for the future, the … Read More
Students Tour GTI to Learn About Manufacturing
Students participating in the Switching Gears Summer Youth Program through the Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Darke DD) toured Greenville Technology, Inc. (GTI). Their focus was to learn about manufacturing as an industry that offers a variety of job opportunities. Bryan Adams, Assembly Manager, gave an overview of the factory and highlighted the many departments and jobs within the … Read More
Life After High School
A group of Greenville High School students and their parents participated in a ‘Life After High School’ tour to learn more about employment and living options after high school. The tour was arranged by The Community First Department at the Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Darke DD), in partnership with Greenville High School.