Van Wert County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Van Wert County Board of Developmental Disabilities Our Core Values

Community membership
Financial responsibility
Respect
Personal accountability
Partn

Our Core Values

Community membership
Financial responsibility
Respect
Personal accountability
Partnering
Communication
Self determination

Our Areas of Focus

Self-advocacy
Awareness
Provider development and support
Supports for Children
Community member

10/30/2025
Celebrating Value and Talent Employment Dinner held at the Willowbend Country Club on Thursday evening with over 80 indi...
10/28/2025

Celebrating Value and Talent
Employment Dinner held at the Willowbend Country Club on Thursday evening with over 80 individuals, family members, employers, support staff from Thomas Edison and County Board staff and board members attended this annual event. This month and throughout the year, we want to recognize the skills, achievements, and unique perspectives that individuals with disabilities bring to their jobs and communities. 58 individuals and 32 employers were recognized at this year’s event.

10/27/2025

Reminder Mobile Food Pantries Distribution is Tomorrow!

10/24/2025
10/20/2025

October's mobile food distribution will be next Tuesday, October 28th!

The Van Wert Fire Department has a program called Respond with Care. This program helps alert responders that there is ...
10/16/2025

The Van Wert Fire Department has a program called Respond with Care. This program helps alert responders that there is a special needs passenger on board. You can stop by the fire department to get a window sticker if needed. Thank you first responders!

10/14/2025

“This is the time of year to write to the Great Pumpkin. On Halloween night, the Great Pumpkin rises out of his pumpkin patch and flies through the air with his bag of toys for all the children!” 🎃
Linus has a great point, do you have your pumpkin love letter to the Great Pumpkin yet?
No need to panic! 😱
Monday, October 20th from 4-6 PM there will be pumpkin painting at the Brumback Library! (Main)
We will provide plastic pumpkins but you are also welcome to bring your own.

10/14/2025

For people on spectrum, scary Halloween decorations, loud sounds and tight or scratchy costumes can be a lot to handle. Learn how to help them on Halloween.

Address

813 North Franklin Street
Van Wert, OH
45891

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14192386131

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Agency History

Historically, there were no services or educational options available for individuals with developmental disabilities. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy established a panel of professionals from many fields who would focus on bettering the service options available for those with disabilities. A year after being established, the panel of professionals delivered a report with over 100 recommendations including research, preventative health measures and educational support.

Since then, Ohio has had a strong tradition of providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities. During the 1950’s, 1960’s and 1970’s this tradition led parents, advocates and other local individuals to develop schools in their communities that would allow for educational options, sheltered workshops and other opportunities for those with developmental disabilities.

Today our system, in both Ohio and the United States in general, is at a crossroad as expectations of and for individuals with developmental disabilities rightfully increases. Individuals with developmental disabilities now, more than ever, want the opportunity to be more active and fully participate in all aspects of their community.