Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities

04/09/2026

We’re so excited to change things up this year and combine our “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month” and “Direct Support Professional Appreciation” luncheons into one fun event this year! Nominate someone for an award today!
Winners will be invited to join us at our luncheon in June. To nominate someone, please complete the form on our website by 4/24/26. https://www.knoxdd.com/dd-acceptance-award-nominations

04/08/2026

Our friends with Special Olympics Ohio Knox County are having their annual Bowling Benefit! See below for more information.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available - contact them to learn more!
$100 per team of 4 includes:
-🎳2 games
-👞Shoes
-🍕1 Large Pizza
-👕Event Shirts
✅How to Register your Team:
Contact Talisha (tbeha@knoxdd.com) with the following information:
1. Team Name
2. Team Captain Name, Phone, and Email
3. Agency / Organization name (if applicable)
4. How you would like to pay:
a. Ahead of time (cash/check drop off or mail in)
b. At the event (cash/check)
You will receive an email to confirm your team's registration

Join us for our Annual Bowling Benefit!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available - contact us to learn more!

$100 per team of 4 includes:
-🎳2 games
-👞Shoes
-🍕1 Large Pizza
-👕Event Shirts

✅How to Register your Team:
Contact Talisha (tbeha@knoxdd.com) with the following information:
1. Team Name
2. Team Captain Name, Phone, and Email
3. Agency / Organization name (if applicable)
4. How you would like to pay:
a. Ahead of time (cash/check drop off or mail in)
b. At the event (cash/check)
You will receive an email to confirm your team's registration

03/25/2026

Our friends at the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County are hosting an Inclusive Storytime for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! It will be on March 30th from 10:00-11:00 AM. To register, please call the Youth Services Department at 740-392-BOOK X8248

03/25/2026

Join us for our Annual Bowling Benefit!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available - contact us to learn more!

$100 per team of 4 includes:
-🎳2 games
-👞Shoes
-🍕1 Large Pizza
-👕Event Shirts

✅How to Register your Team:
Contact Talisha (tbeha@knoxdd.com) with the following information:
1. Team Name
2. Team Captain Name, Phone, and Email
3. Agency / Organization name (if applicable)
4. How you would like to pay:
a. Ahead of time (cash/check drop off or mail in)
b. At the event (cash/check)
You will receive an email to confirm your team's registration

03/25/2026

Thank you for the great article, Knox Weekly News!

Knox County Eagles and local celebrities thrilled a packed arena with a spirited basketball game for DD Awareness Month.

03/24/2026

Our friends from The Hive Adult Day Service are back at Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with coffee and kindness!

03/23/2026

We had a great time on Friday at our inaugural Celebrity Basketball Game in partnership with MVNU Cougars and Special Olympics Ohio Knox County! Thank you to everyone that helped organize this event and to all the people that came out in support to help us celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! We appreciate you! To see more photos from this event, please check out our website: www.knoxdd.com/stories/2026/3/23/inaugural-celebrity-basketball-game

03/21/2026

We had a great time last night at our first ever Celebrity Basketball game to celebrate developmental disabilities awareness month! Thank you to everyone that came out to support this event!

MOUNT VERNON — If points were awarded for enthusiasm, the Knox County Eagles Special Olympics basketball team might well be making a run at the Final Four. The Eagles beat the Bad Boys community...

03/20/2026

Knox County elementary students participated in a coloring and essay contests to celebrate the contributions of those with disabilities.

03/19/2026

Nothing like a little magic to celebrate abilities! Read about Cody Clark Magic 's visit in our new post: https://www.knoxdd.com/stories/2026/3/19/cody-clark-magic