Pickaway County Developmental Disabilities

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/an-open-letter-to-kid-rock-words-matter

Dear Kid Rock,

11/06/2025

We have the blue envelopes here at our office if you need one! It’s a great program that we are proud to be a part of!

The Patrol is proud to be part of Ohio’s Blue Envelope Program, a statewide initiative designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities during traffic stops and emergency situations by enhancing communication and reducing anxiety.

Participants carry a blue envelope containing key documents and information about their condition. This allows troopers to quickly understand how to best interact with the community member.

Each packet includes:
🔹 A blue envelope for documents and accommodation notes
🔹 A car decal to alert first responders
🔹 A program overview brochure

These envelopes are available for free through your local County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

11/06/2025

The 5th Grade Student Council at Logan Elm reached out to us yesterday to tell us about how they are going to support our community with their "Caps for a Cause"! We are so proud and grateful!

Check out this Presentation designed by Andrew Smith.

11/05/2025

SNAP is an essential program that provides benefits to low-income households to help them pay for food. Approximately 42 million Americans rely on SNAP benefits, including many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The loss of funding for this essential program will have a significant impact on people with disabilities as well as on the direct support workforce that supports community-based services.

Information on how to contact your members of Congress about SNAP funding is available here:

Because Congress has not yet reached an agreement on funding, the federal government is currently shut down. As a result, on November 1, federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will run out.

11/05/2025

https://governor.ohio.gov/media/news-and-media/dewine-mccolley-huffman-take-action-to-support-food-assistance-during-federal-shutdown

According to Governor DeWine’s press release, the plan will include an executive order for the Department of Jobs and Family Services to allocate $7 million of its Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds to various Ohio food banks. In addition, up to $18 million will be allocated in emergency relief benefits to 63,000 Ohio Works First (OWF) recipients, 57,000 of whom are children. OWF is a program that supports low-income families with children through TANF funds.

If you'd like to find out how to best support those that we serve who this may impact, please contact our Community Outreach Director, Heather Foll at 740.477.3353 or via email at hfoll@pickawaydd.org

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Senate President Rob McColley, and Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman today announced a plan to provide up to $25 million in support for food assistance to help families that may soon be affected by the anticipated suspension of federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance....

11/05/2025

Thirteen county boards of developmental disabilities received voter approval for their levy requests in yesterday’s general election! Congratulations to the staff, volunteers, friends, family members, and advocates who worked tirelessly to support these levy efforts — your dedication made all the difference. And a heartfelt thank you to the voters who recognize the critical role that county boards of DD play in their communities.

These levies ensure that county boards can continue providing essential supports — from early childhood services and employment programs to community connections and residential supports. Levy funding helps people live, learn, work, and thrive in the communities they call home.

Your support means that progress continues. Partnerships strengthen. Opportunities grow.

Thank you for investing in a future where everyone has what they need to succeed.

11/04/2025

🎃🔥 Lunchtime Chili Champs! 🔥🎃
At PCBDD, we love cooking up a little community spirit — literally! Every Halloween, our team turns lunch hour into a spicy showdown with our annual Chili Cook-Off. 🌶️
We invite our amazing community partners to taste, judge, and crown the champion. This year’s winner, Elizabeth Fansler, is taking her winning recipe to the county-wide cook-off hosted by Foundations4Youth.
Go get ‘em, Elizabeth — it’s time for the big leagues! 🏆🌟

Chili Competition Heats Up at PCBDD!

Chili Competition is a serious event, and the excitement is building at the Pickaway County Board of Developmental Disabilities! They recently held a preliminary cookoff to determine who will represent their organization at the “big” Chili Cookoff on November 14th. 🌶️

A huge thank you to everyone at PCBDD who participated and brought their best recipes to the table. We are thrilled to see the creativity and passion each of you shared, and we can't wait to taste what our winners will be serving up at the main event!

The Chili Cookoff is proudly sponsored by the Pickaway Agricultural Society, and proceeds will benefit Foundations4Youth. Join us in supporting a great cause, enjoying some amazing chili, and cheering on our talented cooks!

Mark your calendars for November 14th and get ready for some serious flavor!

11/04/2025

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council approved a draft 5-Year Plan on Developmental Disabilities at their October meeting. The Council now seeks public feedback on the Goals and Objectives the Council has created for 2027-2031. Additionally, the Council is proposing to provide funding for 19 different grant projects. Each of the proposed projects, along with goals and objectives, can be found here on the Council's website. (listed below)

The Council began working on the draft plan in 2024 when it published a public survey seeking input on the needs in Ohio. More than 1,000 survey responses were received from Ohioans with developmental disabilities, family members and system stakeholders. Starting in early 2025, Council began evaluating the needs identified by Ohioans and developing goals and objectives to address those needs.

Now, the Council seeks feedback on the plan it has created. Anyone can submit comments or feedback on the draft plan by submitting a completed survey. (Survey link is in comments)
The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council approved a draft 5-Year Plan on Developmental Disabilities at their October meeting. The Council now seeks public feedback on the Goals and Objectives the Council has created for 2027-2031. Additionally, the Council is proposing to provide funding for 19 different grant projects. Each of the proposed projects, along with goals and objectives, can be found here on the Council's website.

The Council began working on the draft plan in 2024 when it published a public survey seeking input on the needs in Ohio. More than 1,000 survey responses were received from Ohioans with developmental disabilities, family members and system stakeholders. Starting in early 2025, Council began evaluating the needs identified by Ohioans and developing goals and objectives to address those needs.

Now, the Council seeks feedback on the plan it has created. Anyone can submit comments or feedback on the draft plan by submitting a completed survey.

The Five-Year State Plan details the specific grants and activities that the Ohio DD Council members have agreed upon.

11/03/2025

📣 Now Available: PCBDD 2026 Program & Expenditures Plan

The Pickaway County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ 2026 Program & Expenditures Plan is now available for public review!
👉 View the full plan here: https://pickawaydd.org/about-the-board/programsexpenditures/

We also invite community members to share their feedback during a Public Review Session:
🗓 Thursday, November 6th
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Pickaway County Board of DD, 200 E. High Street, Circleville, OH 43113

Your input helps us continue to improve the services and supports we provide in Pickaway County. We look forward to hearing from you! 💙

Programs and Expenditures Below are our program goals for 2026 Early Intervention Tiffany Speakman will complete the rest of her Service Coordinator coursework to become a 5-year certified Service Coordinator. […]