Holmes County Board of Developmental Disabilities Training Center

10/09/2025

Our Holmes County Special Olympics athletes and Advocates have been very busy over the last couple of weeks.

October 1st through the 3rd, 2 of our Advocates/Athletes attended the Synergy conference held at The Kalahari Resort in Sandusky Ohio, along with 900 others! We got to hear some amazing speakers who helped to motivate and inspire us to SET GOALS, STEP OUTSIDE OF OUR COMFORT ZONES, & NEVER GIVE UP.

We all agreed that all the speakers were great, and our two favorites were Jan Spence (ex-women’s professional football player) and Cody Byrns who is a life-altering tragedy survivor. They were both fun and witty to listen to.

Then the Special Olympic Athletes participated in The Holmes County Antique Parade. I am sure from the photos you can see how much fun everyone had. Huge Thank you to our volunteer walkers/candy throwers Jessica, Cooper, Sawyer and Holdyn.

Tuesday evening, we held our annual Athletes, parents and providers meeting before our first Basketball practice to get ready for the season. We then had a Special Olympics family get together meal. It is great to see everyone and to have social time. The season will kick off on November 10 vs Wayne County's Big Blue at Triway HS.

Wednesday morning SSA Kassi, Cindy, Carrie and Dayne headed to Guernsey County for an ISP Gathering. This was a lot of fun to use a game to teach us about decision-making. Our group picked the fun name of Dragon Riders! Dayne did an amazing job explaining why he made the decision he made in his adventure.

10/08/2025

10/08/2025

🦷 In honor of National Dental Hygiene Month, we’re proud to spotlight the impact of Healthy Athletes: Special Smiles!

Special Smiles provides our athletes with free dental screenings, personalized education, and helpful tips on brushing and flossing. It’s all about promoting healthy habits and creating smiles that shine—on and off the field.

Thank you to our dental professionals and volunteers who make this possible. 💙

10/06/2025

Save the date for our Spooky Scales & Buggy Tales program happening at the Central Library on Saturday, October 18th!

10/06/2025

Take a look at our most recent newsletter for September and October! 🍂💜



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10/06/2025

🌍💚 October 6 is World Cerebral Palsy Day. Today, we recognize the 18 million people worldwide who live with cerebral palsy.

Show your support for people with cerebral palsy by wearing green and spreading awareness!

10/03/2025

Are you thinking about going to the Holmes County Antique Festival but worried that you or your loved ones might have trouble finding a restroom? We are happy to share that the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce has an accessible restroom available throughout the weekend! 💜♿️

10/03/2025

10/03/2025

🚨 Join DODD for a virtual conversation focused on employment and community engagement. This is a great opportunity for people with disabilities to share their experiences directly with DODD leadership!

Meeting details:
📅 October 15
🕐 1 PM – 2:30 PM
💻 Held virtually on Zoom

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/45GAfNt

10/02/2025

Here are some highlights from this week's Buddy Softball game. A big thank you to everyone who attended. Now that the season is over, we look forward to future programming! We hope you all enjoyed a fantastic night of softball. 🥎⚾️💜

10/02/2025

Join us on Monday, October 6th, from 10-11 am for our Fun at the Pumpkin Patch Play Group! This event is hosted by Holmes County Early Intervention & Learning Bridge. We will have a craft, a sensory table, and more fun activities. The Play Group is for all children up to 5 years old. Come and meet us on the playground at the Holmes County Board of DD, located at 8001 TR 574, Holmesville. We hope to see you there for a great time! 🎃🍂

Hello everyone! Monday, October 6th, from 10-11am is our Fun at the Pumpkin Patch Play Group! There will be a craft, sensory table, and more. The Play Group is open to all children up to 5 years old. We are located on the playground at the Holmes County Board of DD, 8001 TR 574, Holmesville. We hope to see you there for a fun outing! 🎃🍂

10/02/2025

Join DODD in celebrating the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)!

NDEAM highlights the valuable contributions people with disabilities make in the workplace. Let’s celebrate their achievements and continue building a more inclusive workforce!

Learn more: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam