Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities

05/21/2026

Digital access opens doors.

This Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GADD), we’re celebrating how technology supports inclusion in the workplace.
With tools like Read Aloud, Talk to Text, and Accessibility Assistant in Microsoft Office 365, our team members can share ideas, navigate information, and do their best work in ways that meet their needs.

We’re proud to support people with ALL abilities as part of our workforce and to create an environment and community without barriers where everyone can succeed.

05/19/2026

May Board Meeting Notice: The Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities will have their Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, beginning at 5:00pm at the Couch Connections Center located at 600 Senior Drive. Upon conclusion of the Regular Board meeting, the annual Ethics meeting will be held. For additional information, please contact Chrissy Cameron at 740-605-8192. Notice: Information regarding the time, place, and purpose of any special called meetings will be posted to the website www.PerryDD.org at least 24 hours prior to the special meeting. By law, PCBDD is required to meet 10 times per year.

05/18/2026

𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕝𝕪 ℝ𝕖𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕣
📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday (May 19) 3 - 4 PM
📍 Mount Aloysius Corp. Activity Center

Join Us! We’re creating opportunities for people to come together, support one another’s growth, and build meaningful, lasting connections.

When we take time to learn, we grow in confidence and strengthen our leadership skills. These shared experiences can open doors to new opportunities and meaningful ways to serve our community.

Do you know someone who would benefit from this opportunity? We’d love for you to invite them to join us!

📩 Contact: Kristin Bashore
📧 k.bashore@perrydd.org
📞 740-605-8224

05/15/2026

Sharing Information - Chalk It Up to Summer! 🎨🌞

Hosted by EHFAR, supporting kids in Perry County - Join them for a fun, colorful community celebration to kick off summer!

📅 May 29th
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Main & Brown St. to the alley near Napa & The Eagles

Event Highlights:
✨ Sidewalk Art Showcase
🎶 Live Music
🎁 Kid-friendly giveaways
🍦 Free ice cream coupons (while supplies last!)

📞 Questions? Ann Hankinson – 740-605-3767 & Jody Newlon – 740-605-3888

05/14/2026

Had such a great time at the Possibilities Invitational yesterday!💙

It was an awesome day with lots of smiles, energy and a positive, supportive atmosphere!

📸 Sharing pictures from the day — check them out! Thanks Crooksville EV Schools 😊

05/14/2026

💚 Mental Health Awareness Month

If you need to talk, help is here.

We’re proud to spotlight the Muskingum Area Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRS) Board serving Coshocton, Guernsey, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, and Perry Counties.

Whether you’re dealing with stress, mental health challenges, substance use, or just need someone to listen, you are not alone.

📞 The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7
Call, text, or chat for free, confidential support.

👉 Explore local resources:
https://www.mhrs.org/_files/ugd/5ff86c_af2aa3bcd3c148118ac75586e8f6df15.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18gXDqpQbs/

05/13/2026

📣 Future Focus Fair Spotlight

The Future Focus Fair on May 12 at Crooksville EV Schools brought together students from all four school districts to explore options for life after high school.

Thank you to Malta Dynamics, Mount Aloysius Corp., and Timeless Stays for their donation, which helped increase student participation and create engaging connections during the event.

PCBDD appreciates all vendors, school districts, parents, and providers for their continued support in building a community without barriers and connecting with students.

05/12/2026

📣 Enjoy some highlights from an unforgettable day!

The 4th Annual Possibilities Invitational was a huge success, and the athletes absolutely crushed it.

Shoutout to New Lexington School District, One General Family - Northern Local Schools, Crooksville EV Schools, and Southern Local Schools for making this inclusive, inspiring event so special!

💙 A huge thank-you to all of the volunteers and special people who helped support the event — your kindness and dedication made it all possible!

05/12/2026

📣 Welcome, athletes!

A meaningful start to the 2026 Possibilities Invitational — opening remarks and the Star-Spangled Banner! 🤍

05/12/2026

05/12/2026

𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕟𝕕𝕝𝕪 ℝ𝕖𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕖𝕣
📅 Tomorrow, Wednesday (May 13) 10 - 11 AM
📍 Couch Connection Center

Join Us! We’re bringing people together to support personal growth and create meaningful connections. These sessions focus on building skills in teamwork, problem-solving, career development, communication, and leadership.

When we have opportunities to learn, we grow in confidence and strengthen our ability to lead. Do you know someone who might be interested in joining us? We’d love to connect!

📩 Contact: Kaitlyn Presley
📧 k.presley@perrydd.org
📞 740-605-9550