Van Wert County Board of Developmental Disabilities

05/29/2026

Good luck to the athletes!

05/22/2026

05/18/2026

Reminder that May's food distribution is tomorrow!

We can always use extra help in the summer months: June 23rd and July 28th! If you can or know someone that would like to help, please reach out!

05/18/2026

What a great opportunity! Spaces are limited!

FREE Swim Lessons

A special thank you to the Ohio Department of Health for helping make these free swim lessons possible for our community.

Call now to register before all 50 spots are filled!

Classes will run from June 2nd - June 18th every Tuesday & Thursday.

1-2 year olds Class FULL

3-6 year olds
Tuesdays & Thursday
5:00 pm- 5:30pm

3-6 year olds
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30pm - 6:00pm

7-13 year olds
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:00pm - 5:30 pm

7-13 years old
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:30pm - 6:00pm

Adult ages 14 up
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00pm - 6:30pm

These classes are open to at-risk youth and adults throughout Van Wert County who would like to improve their swimming skills and water safety knowledge. Participants will learn essential water safety techniques while building confidence in and around the water.

The program also encourages healthy activity, promotes personal responsibility and awareness, and helps prepare individuals to respond more safely in emergency situations. These lessons are designed to support both children and adults in developing lifelong confidence and safety skills in the water.

05/14/2026

OhioKAN Navigators offer a range of support options beyond referrals, ensuring you receive the level of help you need, when you need it.

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

Everywhere and everyone has a story, and we want to hear yours, Allen County!

Join us at Rhodes State College on Tuesday, June 9, for MY LIFE MY STORY — The Next Chapter, a free, full-day storytelling training workshop for Ohioans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their allies. Not only will you learn how to tell your own story, but you’ll also be able to teach others how to share theirs!

To register, either:

1. Complete and submit the online application: https://form.jotform.com/260925256040048

2. Download the pdf and email or mail the application:https://files.constantcontact.com/f50613bf301/0317c280-4900-409c-9869-148df8870b05.pdf

05/13/2026

Did you know people receiving services from Ohio's county boards of developmental disabilities can request 3D-printed assistive devices at no cost?

Through the DODD Tech Hub Expansion Grant and Ohio's Technology First Initiative, Regional Tech Hubs across the state are making custom assistive technology more accessible than ever.

The Wood County Board of DD has published a catalog of 32 devices that can be 3D-printed and shipped for free, including:

✂️ Adapted scissors and feeding cuffs for independent daily living

🔑 Key turners, faucet extenders, and light switch extenders for home accessibility

💊 Pill poppers and daily medication reminders

🖊️ Palm pens and book holders for reading and writing

👞 No-tie shoe lace systems and zipper pulls for dressing independence

🪥 Nail clipper mounts, toothpaste squeezers, and more

Many of these designs come from open-source assistive technology communities like Makers Making Change.

To request an item, individuals (or their providers, families, and service coordinators) can fill out a simple web form through Kan Du Group, a DODD-certified nonprofit in Findlay, OH.

📄 View the full catalog >>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xXW3C7HV9VVYX1ZlpO_QxLGRJ2fCTwzs/view

📝 Request an item >>> https://kandugroup.org/products/

If you're a provider, SSA, or family member, share this with someone who could benefit. Small tools can make a big difference in building independent skills.