Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities

02/20/2026

Today, on National Leadership Day, we are celebrating the Community Support Department (CSD) of the Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities (PCBDD) for showing leadership through service, inclusion, teamwork, and person centered support.

We thank the CSD for leading with care, respect, and inclusion so everyone feels safe, loved and cared for.

CSD demonstrates leadership every day through:

Support in Local Schools
• Facilitating Academy for Leadership Abilities in all four Perry County schools
• Helping students learn to speak up, make choices, and work with others

Community Programs and Support
• Leading Pioneering Possibilities® sessions across Perry County
• Bringing people together with and without disabilities
• Teaching advocacy, integrity, ethics, and employment skills

Leadership Development
• Leading the Emerging Leaders Program
• Supporting 30+ participants

Specialized Support When It’s Needed Most
•Providing behavioral support and crisis intervention strategies

CSD is also a driving force behind the success of PCBDD’s Respite and Summer Camp programs.

Thank you for helping people live a life of responsibility, accountability, independence, leadership and self-sufficiency across Perry County.

02/19/2026

In honor of National Leadership Day, the Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities (PCBDD) is highlighting how leadership also shows up in its employees’ support, guidance, and care during difficult moments.

The Community Supports Department of the PCBDD leads:
• Behavioral support
• Crisis intervention strategies
• Supported decision making
• Least restrictive environment practices
• Positive interventions and prevention plans

These supports help people and families stay safe, supported, and connected.

02/18/2026

As we lead up to National Leadership Day, we’re highlighting programs that help people grow as leaders. The Emerging Leaders Program is a key example of leadership development in action at the Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities and across Perry County.

Led by Community Support Director (CSD) Shelly Lackey and David Couch, CEO of Mt. Aloysius, the Emerging Leaders Program currently has more than 30 active participants. In Level 6, the compassionate leadership level, participants include staff from PCBDD as well as individuals from other local organizations, including PCDJFS and Mt. Aloysius. The full program includes twelve levels (Level 1 through Level 12).

Participants build leadership skills step by step, developing confidence, communication abilities, and decision-making skills. Each level introduces more integrated leadership concepts so participants can learn to lead people, lead organizations, and eventually lead other leaders.

Perry JFS Mount Aloysius Corp.

02/17/2026

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📅 Tomorrow, Wednesday (February 18) 10-11 AM
📍 Couch Connections Center

We want to bring people together, help each other grow, and make new connections. These sessions will help with teamwork, problem solving, career development, talking with others, and being a great leader.

When we have chances to learn, we can grow in confidence and leadership. Do you know someone who might want to come? Contact Kaitlyn Presley at k.presley@perrydd.org or 740-605-9550.

02/17/2026

February Board Meeting Notice: The Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities will have their Regular Board Meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, beginning at 5:00pm at the Couch Connections Center located at 600 Senior Drive. 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.

The Perry County Board of Developmental Disabilities (PCBDD) of Ohio provides supports to children and adults who have developmental disabilities.

02/17/2026

We are featuring daily posts this week to celebrate Leadership Day and recognize the many ways the Community Supports Department (CSD) of the County Board of Developmental Disabilities (PCBDD) advances and supports leadership in our community.

Pioneering Possibilities® is a community leadership group led by PCBDD’s Community Support Department. Sessions are offered every week across Perry County.
People with and without disabilities learn together about:
• Integrity
• Ethics
• Self advocacy
• Employment skills
• Building RAILS: Responsibility, Accountability, Independence, Leadership, and
Self Sufficiency

We welcome anyone who wants to build or strengthen their leadership skills to join us.

Be sure to follow PCBDD on Facebook to get the latest meeting dates and details.

If you need an accommodation or information in another format to participate, please contact PCBDD at 740 342 3542.


Alt text: Two Pioneering Possibilities session flyers showing dates, times, and locations for community leadership meetings.

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02/16/2026

As we prepare for Leadership Day on February 20, we are spotlighting the Community Supports Department (CSD) at the County Board of Developmental Disabilities (PCBDD) all week.

Each post highlights the leadership, values, and impact the CSD team brings to Perry County.

Thank you, Community Support Department, for bringing leadership sessions to our all four Perry County school districts through Academy for Leadership Abilities®.
These sessions help students:
• Learn and practice leadership concepts
• Make new friends and build connections
• Work as a team
• Make informed decisions
• Add integrity to all areas of life
• Build RAILS skills: Responsibility, Accountability, Independence, Leadership, and Self Sufficiency

The leadership provided by the CSD helps young people learn, connect, and succeed across Perry County.

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

Shared for informational purposes only. This event is not organized by PCBDD. Please use the contact information on the flyer for questions.

02/11/2026

Enjoy the Staff Spotlight of Jessica Stroup!

02/09/2026

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📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday (February 10) 3-4 PM
📍Mt. Aloysius Activity Center

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

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

Do you know someone who would benefit from this? Invite them to join us!
Contact: Kristin Bashore 📧 k.bashore@perrydd.org📞 740-605-8224