The 2019 Animal and Me program participants met Saturday evening at the Williams County Fairgrounds to get to know each other and the animals they will be showing at the Williams County Fair. Kaylee McCaskey and Ashley Hendress This is the third year for the program, growing to 23 individuals with developmental disabilities partnered…
Animal & Me Dates Practice: Saturday, August 24 at 4 p.m. Show: Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30 p.m We are so excited to announce the 2019 “Animal & Me” program. Last year we had 12 people and 12 mentors from 4H participate in this program, which was double from 2017. Stacey Perry (4H Coordinator), Kaylee…
(Montpelier, Ohio) October 26, 2018 –Williams County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD) celebrated over 90 combined years of employment of individuals with disabilities and their employers on Tuesday, October 23rd at the Loyal Order of Moose in Montpelier, Ohio. With around 70 people in attendance, 28 individuals and their employers were honored. “All the individuals…
What has changed about the Ohio's DD Waiver waiting list? For years, people with developmental disabilities and their families knew that the way Ohio managed the waiting list for DD waivers wasn't working. The waiting list was confusing for families and did little to help people gain access to services they needed to live a…
(Montpelier, Ohio) June 18, 2018 – At Monday’s Board meeting, Michael Elkins was sworn in as the newest board member of the Williams County Board of Developmental Disabilities (WCBDD). Elkins is the lead pastor at New Hope Community Church, and he was appointed by the Williams County Commissioners. Guilford also announced that the van, purchased…
(Montpelier, Ohio) May 25, 2018 – Voices of the People volunteered their time to make local improvements this past Tuesday, May 22n and Thursday, May 24th. Voices of the People is an advocacy group affiliated with the Williams County Board of DD. Twelve volunteers helped over the two days. Volunteers helped with trimming and mulching…
