Pickaway County Developmental Disabilities

11/23/2025

11/23/2025

Santa! “I know him!” 🎅🏾 ♥️

The Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta announced the return of Bradley Carlisle, the first Santa Claus with Down syndrome, to its Dec. 13 Holiday Party.

11/21/2025

A great idea for making unwrapping gifts more accessible!

11/21/2025

Proud of our friends at the Pickaway County Library!

11/21/2025

Noticing your child isn’t making sounds, babbling, or talking like other kids their age? It’s okay to have questions — and it’s a great idea to talk with your child’s doctor and learn about Early Intervention (EI).

Early Intervention can help support your child’s communication by:
✨ Meeting their unique language and communication needs
✨ Giving families tools and strategies to help build those skills
✨ Helping families set up their home so little ones have more opportunities to practice
✨ Connecting families with preschool programs or other services after EI

You’re not alone — support is available, and early help makes a big difference. 💛
If you have questions about how Early Intervention can support your family, give us a call at 740.477.3353!

11/20/2025

Some members of our team are participating in the Ohio Association of County Boards Annual Conference this week, where we are gaining valuable insights into leadership, communications, employment, advocacy, youth and transition support, technology tools, and other relevant topics!

11/16/2025

Alice Wong, a writer and activist who was born with muscular dystrophy and who fought relentlessly for equal rights and access for people with disabilities, died on Friday. She was 51. https://nyti.ms/3LzOJaj

11/15/2025

⭐️So what does Wayne’s World and chili have in common?

They both showed up at the Pickaway County Chili Cook Off tonight! (Hosted by the Pickaway County Ag Society with proceeds going to Pickaway County Foundations 4 Youth).

Did we win? No.
Did we have an EXCELLENT time? Of course we did.

Party on, Wayne! 🎸
Party on, Garth! 🥁

11/14/2025

Ohio Launches Statewide Youth Crisis Response with MRSS and OhioRISE Partnership

A critical service is now available in all of Ohio’s 88 counties. Governor Mike DeWine, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Medicaid and the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, unveiled a powerful new statewide safety net for youth in crisis—Mobile Response and
Stabilization Services (MRSS)—offering free, in-person mental health support for Ohioans aged 20 and under, wherever and whenever they need it.

“Far too many of our children are struggling with their mental health,” said Governor DeWine. “MRSS provides immediate help—wherever they are in Ohio—when they need it most.”

Through MRSS, trained professionals, including licensed clinicians, respond within 60 minutes to homes, schools, or other safe community locations. The service is accessible by calling the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and requesting MRSS.

MRSS also serves as a gateway to OhioRISE, the state’s specialized Medicaid program for youth with complex behavioral health needs. After a young person receives immediate crisis intervention through MRSS, they are assessed within 72 hours for additional support through
OhioRISE. This includes comprehensive care coordination and long-term behavioral health services, ensuring continuity of care beyond the initial crisis.

11/14/2025

✨🌶️ QUESTION OF THE DAY 🌶️✨
What do chili and Wayne & Garth from Wayne’s World have in common?
I’ll wait… 😏

…give up?

They’re BOTH party-worthy, they’re BOTH totally excellent, and they’re BOTH showing up at tonight’s County-Wide Chili Cook-Off to support Foundations 4 Youth!

🎸 “Chili on, Wayne.”
🎸 “Chili on, Garth.”

And hey—just a friendly tease… but rumor has it that the Pickaway County Board of DD is bringing a pot of chili so good it should probably come with its own VIP laminate. 😎🔥
(We’re not saying it’s the best… but we’re also not not saying that.)

So grab your friends, your appetite, and your best “schwing!”
👉 Tonight. Be there. Be excellent. Eat chili. Support youth.

Party time! Excellent! 🎉🌶️🎉

11/13/2025

We want to give a BIG shout out to the Logan Elm Elementary students!

They truly embodied the spirit of compassion by holding a “Caps for a Cause” Day this past week, bringing in non-perishable donations and wearing their favorite hats to help PCBDD supplement the pantries of people we serve who have been impacted by the pause of SNAP benefits!

And what an incredible impact they made!

Thank you LE Braves! You rose to the challenge and inspired us all!