Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities

09/10/2025

We can’t talk about West Central School fun without talking about the (newly remodeled) aquatic center! Our warm-water pool is always a favorite with students, whether for therapy or just a splash-around good time.

09/10/2025

HURRY! Registration for the 2025 Synergy conference through Franklin County DD closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12. Registration-fee waiver, transportation available. Don't miss out!
When: October 1-3, 2025
Where: Kalahari Resort & Conference Center
7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky, OH
Details below.

Franklin County DD offering fee waiver, transportation option for 2025 Synergy Conference - Franklin County DD is now accepting fee-waiver requests to cover the full cost of the 2025 Synergy Conference fee for people served by Franklin County,

09/09/2025

There have been many different Community Star Award winners over the years, and they’re all really swell folks. Come to this year’s celebration – at a new venue – and you’ll meet the latest group of good people doing great things in the Franklin County DD community. Don’t miss out!

🔹2025 Community Star Awards (social hour, dinner and awards program)

🔹Wednesday, Oct. 8, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

🔹The Boathouse at Confluence Park, 679 W. Spring St.

🔹Register online by Sept. 19 at http://bit.ly/4fqYTVn

🔹Details and the full list of winners: https://fcbdd.org/2025-community-star-awards/

09/09/2025

Our next drive-through produce market (back-to-school edition!) is set for this Wednesday, September 10! We’ll be distributing free, fresh food starting at 4:30 p.m. at our Early Childhood Learning Community, 4141 Rudy Rd. This market, on the city’s Northwest Side, is part of our partnership with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. All are welcome!

09/08/2025

Need a little ? Our Early Childhood Education programs welcomed students back on Friday, so naturally we’re flush with smiles, giggles and general cuteness. Onward!

09/07/2025

Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is September 7–13! We’re kicking off the celebration with this great video from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities.

Thank you to all DSPs for your compassion, commitment, and the meaningful support you provide each and every day. You empower individuals, build strong connections, and make our community better.

We appreciate you, this week and always!

09/05/2025

Big thanks to all who took part in the 2025 Franklin County DD Provider and Community Resource Fair! There was so much great information shared and so many connections made. Let’s do it again next year!🤩

09/04/2025

There are still grants available for the fall semester! If your child is learning on an IEP, this is a wonderful opportunity for FREE, one-on-one tutoring.

Visit https://elevatedd.learningaidohio.org/ for details.

Our learners have already received more than 16,800 hours of support this year. Now it's your learner’s turn!

Fall enrollment is officially open!

Learning Aid Ohio connects families with grant-funded, one-on-one tutoring for students with IEPs. Choose from our pool of approved tutors—or invite someone you trust to apply!

Fall Semester: September 6 – January 2

Applications are reviewed in the order they’re received.

Visit the link in the comments to apply or learn more.

Questions? Reach out to us at info@learningaidohio.org

09/03/2025

We’re more than a week into the new school year, and it’s all smooth sailing at West Central. Students (check out these happy faces!) are having big fun both in the classroom and out in the community.

09/02/2025

Today’s the big (really big) day! Stop by the Franklin County DD Provider Fair for this once-a-year opportunity to connect with more than 100 different providers and dozens of community resource organizations. See you there!

🔹Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
🔹Ohio state fairgrounds, Kasich Hall
🔹Accessible building, free parking, universal changing table
🔹 Food and beverage for purchase

Details: https://fcbdd.org/2025-provider-fair/

09/01/2025

Wishing you a relaxing Labor Day!

Franklin County DD will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of the holiday.

08/29/2025

Lots of people in the Franklin County DD community are waiting and hoping for a one-to-one friendship match. By volunteering with Best Buddies Citizens, a program that fosters friendships between adults with and without developmental disabilities, you could be one half of an awesome buddy pair!

Read more about the need here in Franklin County and learn how to get involved through Best Buddies Ohio: https://fcbdd.org/best-buddies-citizens-matches/